Welcome to Your Learning Pathway

Becoming a Kidney Donor: Learn, Prepare, Recover

If you’re thinking about becoming a living kidney donor, thank you. It’s a generous and life-changing decision, one that can give someone else a second chance at life.

This pathway is designed to help you understand what’s involved in living kidney donation. You’ll learn about how kidneys work, what donation means for your health, how to prepare, and what recovery might look like. Whether you’ve already made the decision or are still exploring, this pathway will give you the information and tools to make the choice that’s right for you.

What You’ll Learn

In this pathway, you’ll explore:

• How your kidneys work and how to keep them healthy
• What healthy behaviours support your own wellbeing
• What’s involved in the transplant process, both for recipients and donors
• How to get ready for donation and manage your recovery
• How to stay healthy after donating

Each lesson includes clear explanations, real-life stories, practical tools, and questions to help you reflect and plan.

How to Use This Pathway

• Follow the pathway in order to build your knowledge step by step
• Use the reflection prompts to help guide conversations with your healthcare team
• Take your time, this is your journey, and there’s no rush
• Talk to your care team or a transplant coordinator if you have questions along the way