Periop 101: A Core Curriculum™

Attract RNs with a standardized, evidence-based onboarding program designed for nurses new to the OR

Foundation is Key to Nursing Success and Satisfaction

When nurses choose to work in the perioperative setting, starting with a standardized, comprehensive clinical foundation is key to their success and satisfaction.

AORN experts develop and continually update Periop 101 from the evidence-based Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and with input from students, administrators and perioperative leaders.

Leaders can be confident they are building competent care teams that improve quality because the program provides consistent, current information in the classroom and online, and reinforces those lessons with hands-on clinical experience.

Periop 101 facilities have found that supporting nurse development adds recruitment value and improves retention rates.

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Periop 101 students will gain the clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to quickly contribute to a high-performing OR team.

They will learn:

  • standardized education developed from the evidence-based Guidelines for Perioperative Practice to improve patient and workplace safety
  • to integrate patient and worker safety processes for use throughout the perioperative continuum
  • performance skills necessary to excel in the team environment

The comprehensive perioperative course features:

  • Engaging online modules with new interactive features
  • Textbook content
  • Hands-on skills labs
  • Clinical practicum
  • Group activities
  • Study guides
  • Clinical technique video demonstrations
  • Administrator teaching guides

Periop 101- Digital Badge

Periop 101 BadgeAfter successful completion of the course, learners can showcase their verified perioperative skills on their resume and social channels with AORN’s Periop 101 digital badge.

Our Testimonials

“Improved Quality & Safety...” “I strongly recommend this program for hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers, because it’s aligned with the core competencies of quality improvement, safety, teamwork, patient-centered, evidence-based practices, and incorporates informatics.”

REBECCA VORTMAN, DNP, RN, CNOR

Nurse Educator

“A Valuable Timesaver” “Periop 101 saves me valuable time and is complete with references and tools for sim lab scenarios to more thoroughly prepare nurses in becoming a periop nurse.”

TONI HUGHES, MA, BSN, RN, CNOR

Nurse Educator

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This online facility subscription provides access to the most current AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and comes with a complete set of implementation tools and resources to empower your team to apply standardized techniques facility-wide.

Providing professional development opportunities for perioperative teams can accelerate your retention and accreditation efforts. Available for facility purchase only. Learn more about hosting opportunities.

This course allows you to study at your own pace and learn online from the comfort of your own home or from your favorite coffee shop.

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