Care of the Sensory-Sensitive Pediatric Patient

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The perioperative environment can be overwhelming. Bright lights, strange sounds, new faces, it's a scary place for any child but more so for those with sensory sensitivity.

This course gives perioperative nurses the tools to meet those moments with skill and empathy.

Course Overview

You'll learn how to anticipate sensory, communication, and behavioral needs to ensure every child feels safe, seen, and supported through surgery.

Learners will explore:

  • Common sensory challenges present in neurodivergent children
  • Communication strategies to qualm anxiety and emotional strain
  • Behavioral characteristics of sensory-sensitive pediatric patients and what it means for processes and workflow
  • Strategies to minimize sensory overload, promote effective communication, and support emotional regulation

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Course Outcome

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to demonstrate the latest in evidence-based knowledge related to the application of inclusive, individualized care practices for sensory-sensitive neurodivergent pediatric patients, as evidenced by completion of an interactive clinical scenario activity.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Spot common sensory, communication, and behavioral characteristics that can affect surgical care.
  • Build an individualized care plan across pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases.
  • Partner with caregivers as collaborators, not bystanders.
  • See where your own practice can shift to better serve sensory-sensitive kids.

Who Will Benefit from This Course?

  • Perioperative nurses caring for pediatric patients with sensory sensitivities.
  • Surgical team members seeking to expand their knowledge of neurodivergent care.
  • Perioperative educators looking to strengthen pediatric training offerings with inclusive, evidence-based practices.

Continuing Education Units

Upon completion of the course, scenario-based assessment, and course evaluation, learners will earn 1.0 contact hour.

This program is approved for up to 1.0 hour of AEUs and 0.0 hours of IPCHs by BASC Provider #0102.

Course Access

Learners have 6 months from the time of first course launch to access and complete the program and course evaluation.

Purchase as an individual or contact AORN to discuss facility level implementation.

Are you looking to purchase the course for yourself and have questions about the program? The AORN Experience Services team is available to assist you.

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