ASC Academy: Administrator Essentials

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Helping New ASC Administrators Hit the Ground Running

You don’t know what you don’t know. Health care professionals are being thrown into the perioperative leadership role with limited or no prior experience. The role is especially challenging in surgery centers where resources are scarce, growth is rapid, and regulatory requirements are unique to the setting.  

AORN’s online ASC administrator course helps new admins navigate their responsibilities in the first year by identifying the most crucial duties so they can prioritize accordingly. It also provides comprehensive education, allowing them to tackle quality improvements and surgery center operations like a seasoned leader. 

Click play to hear from a fellow ambulatory surgery leader about her experience with AORN's ASC administrator course.

Course Objectives

  • Define the role and responsibilities of the ASC Administrator. 
  • Describe the local, state, and federal rules, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. 
  • Identify the elements necessary to oversee daily operations in the ASC, including: human resources, clinical care, anesthesia, support services, quality and risk management, life safety and emergency preparedness. 
  • Describe the processes governing an ASC, including internal and external reporting, credentialing, privileging, and peer review.
  • Define ASC finances including revenue management, supply chain management and contracting.

Course Overview

  • Develop comprehensive understanding of effective ASC management, bridging the gap between clinical and business operations.
  • 12-month course access to provide a convenient reference as you navigate your new role
  • Comprehensive Mock Survey to identify quality improvement opportunities
  • 15 streamlined learning modules
  • 18.5 CH | 18.5 AEU*
  • Certificate of Mastery

Who Can Benefit?

  • New ambulatory administrators
  • Experienced ASC administrators looking for a knowledge refresher
  • Aspiring ambulatory leaders
  • Nurses moving into ASC management

Learning Modules Included
  • Governance
  • Licensure, Accreditation, & Certification
  • The Leadership & Administrator Role
  • Human Resources & Employment Law
  • Staff Recruitment, Retention, & Development
  • Credentialing, Privileging, & Peer Review
  • Quality Management
  • Risk Management
  • Medical Records Management
  • Life Safety & Emergency Preparedness
  • Delivery of Patient Care
  • Medication Management
  • Accounting & Financial Statements
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Supply Chain Management

Ready to Enroll?

This course is available for purchase by an individual learner or through a group education package for multiple learners.

Group Purchase: A group purchase of 3+ seats of this course, or any combination of ASC courses, is offered at a 20% discount off your entire invoice. Learn about group education packages.

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