The learner will have the knowledge to confidently implement the evidence-based practices and recommendation from the AORN Guideline for Sterilization on types of sterilization modalities used today; loading the sterilizer; load configuration; transport of sterile items; quality control measures; and installation, care, and maintenance of sterilization equipment.

Develop and implement best practices to prevent sharps injuries and reduce bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Identify and minimize the potential environmental hazards to patients and healthcare workers.

Learn how to protect both health care workers and patients from transmission of potentially infectious agents.

Understand proper patient positioning in order to provide optimal care in the surgical setting.

Prepare preceptors for their critical role in orienting new registered nurses to the perioperative environment.

Understand testing, application, use, and cleaning of pneumatic tourniquets.

The goal of this course is to familiarize nurses and other health care personnel with the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS), a standardized nursing language that will support evidence-based perioperative nursing practice.

Understand wound closure principles and how their application in the surgical setting can contribute to optimal outcomes.

Understand safe and accurate administration and documentation of intraoperative medications and solutions.

Identify specific actions to take in order to reduce the risk of a patient developing unplanned perioperative hypothermia.

Learn how to apply principles of safety when using a variety of equipment in the surgical suite.

Learn how to prepare for, recognize, and treat various obstetric emergencies that may arise during pregnancy.

Introduces the perioperative registered nurse (RN) to the elements of a culture of safety and the effect of human factors on delivery of care.

Identify the characteristics of malignant hyperthermia (MH) and the guidelines for treatment.

Identify correct surgical attire and how it’s worn to protect both patients and healthcare workers.

Increase your knowledge of anesthesia methods to assist the anesthesia professional in delivering safe patient care.

Identify how to develop and implement a protocol for prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Learn the essential principles of draping a surgical field and the types of surgical drapes.

Understand how skin preparation of the surgical site helps reduce the potential for surgical site infections.