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Periop 101: A Core CurriculumTM Topics
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Periop 101 modules are all online, making it easy for students to access the didactic portion of their education anywhere and at any time.
The student earns 40 nursing contact hours upon successful completion of the course. Modules include:
- Anesthesia
- Aseptic Technique
- Documentation
- Electrosurgery
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Environmental Sanitation and Terminal Cleaning
- Hemostasis, Sponges, and Drains
- Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
- Laser Safety
- Latex Allergy
- Medications and Solutions
- Patient and Family Education
- PeriAnesthesia Nursing
- Perioperative Assessment
- Positioning the Patient
- Professionalism
- Safety in the Surgical Suite
- Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving
- Skin Prep
- Specimens
- Sterilization and Disinfection
- Surgical Instruments
- Surgical Draping
- The Surgical Environment
- Wound Closure and Healing
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AORN's Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices, 2008 Edition |  |
AORN's Perioperative Nursing Video Library There are 32 recommended videos to supplement learning that can be used by all staff for continuing education and contact hours. AORN's partner, Cine-med offers significant discounts to Periop 101 licensees. |
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Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery |  |
AORN's Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) |
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AORN's Drug Information Handbook for Perioperative Nursing | ||