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AORN's Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate Program is the only comprehensive program of its kind. It is designed to provide you with the skills and tools you need to manage every aspect of an ambulatory facility, from daily operations to regulatory requirements.

Many ASC Administrators have used this course to prepare for the CASC exam.

Program Date: May 18-19, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas

How it Works
Come together with your peers to learn from experts in the field and each other. Then head home to finish the program through self-paced, online education.

• The program begins with a two-day face-to-face seminar. Attendance at all sessions is required to earn the certificate.
•  Afterwards, begin the 11 self-paced online course modules and complete them within four months.
• After attending the seminar and completing all 11 modules, you will have earned 52 hours of AEU Credit or CE Contact Hours and will receive a Certificate of Completion.
• No lengthy term papers to research and write! The coursework consists of tests and discussion questions that cover the material presented in each module.
• Discuss topics with fellow students and colleagues. You'll learn how to make practical applications of the theories you learn in class!

Topics
Topics covered during this course include:

• Everything you need to know to understand important regulations and how to work with their issuing agencies
• Human resource issues and organization structures of ambulatory surgery centers
• Why risk management is important and how to minimize risk
• How to meet Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) pharmaceutical requirements in the ambulatory setting
• What a quality care environment includes, such as patient satisfaction, communication styles, and leadership
• The importance of strategic planning to the long-term success of your facility
• The ins and outs of finance, budgets, and budget planning
• And much more!

Who Should Enroll?
RNs, physicians, or anyone actively involved or interested in management positions in an ambulatory surgery center. You do not have to be an RN to enroll.

• Anyone with previous business experience, but limited experience working in an ambulatory surgery setting
• Those interested in advancing their ambulatory surgery center careers through continuing education
• Ambulatory facility owners who want a better understanding of the ambulatory business

What do the Students Say?
"I felt that the Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate program provided a fundamental knowledge base, allowing me to perform my job effectively. Besides the class and online courses, I networked with other administrators taking the course. This was extremely beneficial and allowed me to communicate directly with other ASC's across the country. In my opinion, the course is effective. I passed the CASC exam on the first attempt, and after talking to other test attendees, I felt that the information provided in the course was pertinent to my job and the exam."
 - Julie Shafer, RN, CNOR, CASC, Administrator, Spring Park Surgery Center, Davenport, IA

"The Ambulatory Certificate course included information that covered each area of the CASC examination in detail. In addition, there were specific resources listed for each module that allowed the learner to research further. This accommodated the seasoned and novice learner in the various areas covered."
  - Darin Prescott, RN,BC, BSN, CNOR, CASC

Housing
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
123 Losoya Street
San Antonio, TX  78205

• Book your housing directly through the Hyatt central reservation line at 800-233-1234 or the hotel directly at 210-222-1234.
• Room rate is $175 per night, plus tax. Please identify yourself as part of the AORN group to receive this special rate.
• Reservation deadline is Friday, April 25, 2008. Reservations received after this date will be accommodated on a space availability basis.
• Hyatt parking is located directly across the street at the Central Parking System garage.
  Self Parking - $23.00 plus tax per night with in/out privileges
  Valet Parking- $27.00 plus tax per night with in/out privileges

Transportation
Airport: San Antonio International Airport
Taxi - $18 one-way per car. Pick Up: Lower level of the airport.
SA Trans - $14 one way. $24 round trip

Registration Fees
AORN Members Discounted Price: $1,950
Non-member Price: $2,369
Members Save: More than $400!

Two Easy Ways to Register

• Online: Register Today!
• Phone: 800-755-2676, Ext. 1

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing. Fees and refunds are detailed below:

Accreditation
AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019.

This program is approved for 52 hours of AEU credit by BASC Provider #0102.

AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.