Often the first on scene, EMTs and paramedics can play a critical role in facilitating organ donation. Saving lives is the first step. But when all efforts to save a patient’s life have been exhausted, it’s rewarding to know that you may have played a part in saving and healing others with the gift of a second chance at life or hope. Your efforts may give your patient the opportunity to leave a legacy to others after all life-saving methods have been exhausted. This session will help you better understand your role, the steps you can take without changing protocols to preserve the donation opportunity in the field and better comprehend the facts surrounding organ and tissue donation. Learn from experienced EMTs working in the field of organ transplant about how you can make transplantation possible to save or enhance lives of others.