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Your Source for Periop 101 Information, Documents, and Tools

Periop 101 Resource Central is intended to assist, support, and meet the needs of those interested in Periop 101: A Core CurriculumTM. The resouces below will provide you with the latest information you need to communicate the benefits of Periop 101 and assist you in the implementation process for the program. 

Resource Central also includes helpful resources submitted by current Periop 101 administrators and thought leaders across the nation. We always welcome any helpful hints or information you think would be valuable to other administrators either considering Periop 101 or already using the program.  Please send any comments, hints, or suggestions to Periop101@aorn.org


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Informational Resources
  • Periop 101 Order Form – Includes pricing as well as the required information for purchase.
  • Periop 101 Information Packet – Includes an introductory letter, product description, list of 25 student learning modules, required textbooks and recommended videos, testimonials, ROI, terminology definitions, pricing schedule, and FAQ  
  • P101 Computer Specs & IT Best Practices – Provides minimum system requirements for hardware and software for the computer(s) being used to take this online course 
  • Periop 101 Online Supplemental End-User Order Form – This should be completed and used to order additional Student, Administrator, or Preceptor seats after your facility has already purchased Periop 101: A Core Curriculum™.
  • Recommended Video List – Lists video titles, order numbers, and length for each of the 32 AORN/Cine-Med video titles recommended for use with the online course. View the complete list of Cine-med videos.  
  • Online Administrator Capabilities – Lists many capabilities that Periop 101 Administrators will have if their students are taking this online course through the AORN Learning Center (e.g., ability to see student transcripts, set module reading deadlines, etc.)
  • Average Module Times in Hours – Includes the minimum amount of hours needed for a Periop 101 student to read each of the online course modules and complete the post test. This document does not include time for classroom discussion, required textbook reading, viewing recommended videos, demos, labs, or any hands-on/clinical time
  • Frequently Asked Questions – This resource answers the most frequently asked questions about Periop 101.
  • Introductory and Informational Slide Presentation – Download this slide presentation to demonstrate the capabilities of Periop 101 in your facility.

If you have any questions after reviewing any of these documents, email us at periop101@aorn.org.

Periop 101 Textbooks and Videos
In addition to education included in the learning modules, there are two required textbooks for Periop 101 as well as several recommended resources.

Required Textbooks

Recommended Texts

  

AORN's Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices                                        

Educational Videos

 

 

 

 

AORN's Perioperative Nursing
Video Library
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                                                                   *There are 32 recommended videos to supplement learning that can be used by for continuing education and contact hours. AORN's partner, Cine-med offers significant discounts to Periop 101 licensees. View Cine-med's complete list of videos.

 

Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery


  

AORN's Perioperative Nursing
Data Set
 

   



Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference

 

 


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