Webinars

Train those new to sterile processing concepts and the department by using standardized education in processing of OR instruments and devices.

AORN’s Knowledge Assessment is an online evaluation designed to identify the knowledge gaps of experienced nurses and travelers.

This ambulatory surgery center online course is the latest addition to the series of AORN Leadership Guides developed for ASC administrators, to help them successfully comply with ASC regulations, ASC reporting requirements, and run a safe and profitable surgery center.

Unlock the secrets to expanding service lines. Get the step-by-step process -- from market analysis to implementation, with facility, financial, & staffing considerations -- to navigate growth in the ASC.

This course provides comprehensive knowledge on evidence-based practices and strategies to fulfill regulatory and accreditation requirements, including the initiation and administration of an Infection Control Program.

This newly updated course covers patient selection & assessment, medication administration, patient management, & emergency preparedness.

This interactive course is the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leader's go-to resource for navigating the annual ASC Quality Reporting submission, which is vital to the success of your surgery center.

The premier review course for the ambulatory infection preventionist certification exam. Study for the CAIP exam and learn infection prevention best practices.

Part of the ASC Academy Leadership Guides series, this course provides ASC leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to plan, conduct and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency drills: fire, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, active shooter, cardiac arrest, hospital transfer, and malignant hyperthermia.

Learn specific behaviors to participate in patient and family educational activities.

Identify the concepts of sterile technique and their application to clinical perioperative practice.

Acquire basic nursing care considerations for a patient undergoing minimally invasive or endoscopic surgery.

Learn various surgical instruments to help anticipate the needs of the surgical team during surgical procedures.

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.

Understand professionalism, accountability, ethical behavior, and legal and risk management topics.

Acquire essential knowledge on environmental cleaning in the surgical setting to help minimize exposure to infectious organisms.

The learner will have the knowledge to confidently implement the recommended practices from the AORN Guideline for Sterile Technique to maintain sterility and prevent contamination of the sterile field and sterile items during operative and other invasive procedures.

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

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

Understand the physiological, cognitive/psychosocial, and sociological care of the older adult.