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Prep for ASC Infection Prevention Certification-Virtual Live

Sponsored by 3M | Supported by AORN Foundation

Prepare for the CAIP™ Exam

Learn with your peers and interact with infection control experts as you prepare to earn the new certification specifically for infection preventionists in the ambulatory setting. This virtual live format includes four classes covering all sections of the upcoming exam and ASC-specific responsibilities. 

Course Benefits:

  • Live, virtual classes that cover each exam area in easily digestible chunks
  • Interactive content taught by perioperative and IP experts
  • Activities, practice, and resources to help in test-taking
  • Q&A with top perioperative and IP experts
  • Virtual Live course offers 12 contact hours upon completion
  • BONUS: Four-month access to eGuidelines Plus, the online version of Guidelines for Perioperative Practice plus dozens of clinical resources.

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The five sections of the infection preventionist certification exam covered in this course are: 

  1. Program Development, Implementation & Maintenance
  2. Education and Training
  3. Surveillance: Data Collection & Analysis
  4. Infection Prevention Strategies
  5. Instrument/Equipment Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization

Course attendees will:

  1. Assess current knowledge of infection prevention in the ambulatory surgery setting.
  2. Review evidence-based principles and practices related to infection prevention and control.
  3. Enhance critical thinking skills related to perioperative infection prevention.
  4. Develop a personal study plan for success.
  5. Examine test-taking strategies to maximize performance on an infection prevention certification exam.

 


Virtual Live course offers 12 contact hours upon completion.

Presenters

Erin Kyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC
Editor in Chief, Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, AORN

Terri Link, MPH, RN, CNOR, CIC, CAIP, FAPIC
Product Manager Guideline Implementation Tools, AORN

Karen deKay, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC
Perioperative Practice Specialist, AORN

Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, ACNP, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNS, FAAN
Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice, AORN

Amber Wood, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist, AORN

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Accreditation & Disclaimer

This program is approved for up to 12.0 hours of AEUs and up to 0.0 hours of IPCHs by BASC Provider #0102.

In 2018, the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification introduced the new Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP)™ credential. AORN’s Prep for ASC Certification in Infection Prevention is designed strictly to be used as review and preparation for the CAIP exam. Candidates for the CAIP exam must meet the eligibility requirements as defined by BASC. CAIP is a registered trademark of the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification, which neither sponsors nor endorses this program.