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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AORN eCongress AORN eCongress is an online program featuring the top education sessions from AORN Congress 2012. All content is available on demand, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The introductory price of $149 provides registrants with access to all educational content, and this content can be shared with as many people as you choosedthere is no limit. Share it with your staff, team, chapter, or entire facility. You can use it for inservice education or additional educational opportunities in your perioperative practice. Visit http:// www.aorn.org/econgress for more information and to register. Topical Hemostasis in Surgery: The Prevention of Blood Loss – A Free, Multi-City Educational Event Be prepared to take quick control of blood loss and achieve rapid, topical hemostasis in surgical and trauma settings. With an expanding market of products that reduce bleeding, perioperative RNs can help ensure patient safety and outcomes better than ever before. During these educational events, attendees will learn about the coagulation cascade, types of products available, preparation and administration considerations, mechanism of action, clinical indications, storage, adverse effects, and costs. The five general categories of topical hemostatic products that will be covered include mechanical, actives, flowables, fibrin sealants, and others. New therapeutic options, such as hemostatic dressings, also will be discussed. Four free morning education sessions will be held in the following cities: n
Chicago, IL: September 14, Hilton Palmer House n Boston, MA: October 13, Boston Marriott Peabody n Raleigh, NC: October 29, Doubletree by Hilton-Brownstone University n Houston, TX: November 12, JW Marriott Houston Learn more and register at http://www.aorn.org/UpcomingEvents. This education series was funded through the AORN Foundation by a grant from ZymoGenetics, a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate Program, October 4-5, 2012, Denver, CO The Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate program provides the basic skills and tools needed to manage an ambulatory surgery practice, from daily operations to regulatory requirements. The four-month program combines face-to-face education with the convenience of an online program. The course begins with a 2 day seminar that is followed by 11 online learning modules and a webinar. After successfully completing the 11 modules (a score of 100% is needed to pass), you will be awarded a certificate of completion and 52 contact hours; some or all may be eligible for administrator education units (AEUs) from the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification, provider #0102. Many ASC administrators have used this course to prepare for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) examination offered by the Board AORN is the premier provider of continuing education for perioperative nurses. To ensure that you are registering for an AORN event, look for the AORN name and logo. If you are not sure whether an event is sponsored by AORN, call AORN Customer Service at (800) 755-2676. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0001-2092(12)00801-0
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of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (BASC). For more information and to register for the program, visit http:// www.aorn.org/ASCAdministrator. PERIOP 101: A CORE CURRICULUMTM Periop 101: A Core Curriculum is a comprehensive, online program for educating new perioperative nurses that provides 40 continuing education (CE) contact hours. The curriculum covers 25 pertinent topics and is designed to be integrated with your facility’s specific policies and procedures in a clinical practicum and preceptorship. Periop 101 will help you develop confident, better-educated, safety-conscious, entry-level perioperative nurses. Pricing for Periop 101: seat prices range from $295 to $795. For specific pricing information and a demonstration of the course, visit http://www.aorn.org/periop101. Periop 101 modules also can be purchased individually. More information is available by visiting http://www.aorn.org/PeriopModules. Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for the OB RN Circulator This specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the obstetric (OB) surgical patient in the labor and delivery OR suite receives the same level of care as patients in the main OR suite. The course contains 25 modules, including an OB-specific module developed by experienced OB nurses and reviewed by perinatal specialists. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop 101, and then OB RN Circulator Course. Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) New for ASCs: this specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the surgical patient in the ambulatory setting receives the highest level of care. The course contains 26 modules, including two ambulatory-specific modules developed by experienced ASC nurses. For more information, visit http:// www.aorn.org/ASCPeriop101. Education for Physician Assistants, Medical Students, Residents, Interns, and Advanced Practice Nurses AORN has assembled a subset of the Periop 101 modules to educate physician assistants, medical students, residents, interns, advanced practice nurses, and other allied health professionals entering your facility. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop 101, and then PA e Res e Med Course. Periop 101 Single Modules Learners can now customize their clinical learning needs by purchasing single modules from Periop 101: A Core Curriculum. Individual modules vary in price and continuing education contact hours. These modules contain the same information as the modules in the Periop 101 curriculum, so a learner who has recently completed Periop 101 will not want to purchase single modules. Modules can be purchased online. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/PeriopModules. PREPARING FOR THE CNOR EXAMINATION ONLINE PROGRAM This online program prepares you to sit for and pass the CNOR certification examination. There is a moneyback guarantee for the course. The course content will strengthen your knowledge of the AORN 246 j AORN Journal
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recommended practices as well as perioperative nursing care. Test-taking strategies will help you prepare for the test day and help alleviate anxiety. Participants have four months from the time of registration to complete the self-paced online program worth 30 CE contact hours. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, and then Prep for CNOR. INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE BASED ON PERIOPERATIVE STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES, 2012 EDITION This is an excellent resource to review and update your perioperative nursing knowledge. New and experienced staff RNs, educators, and managers can benefit by testing their knowledge of the current 2012 AORN Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices using this study guide of 250 questions. Each participant will receive diagnostic feedback on incorrect answers. You will receive 13.6 CE contact hours after successfully completing the study guide. This is also a valuable learning tool as you prepare for the CNOR examination. Visit http://www.aornbookstore.org to order. WEBINARS AORN webinars present the latest clinical, education, and management issues; ambulatory surgery center issues; perioperative news; and best practices to promote safe care and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select Events then Webinars for a complete list of upcoming and previously recorded webinars. ASC Development Webinar Series The recording of a four-part webinar series on the development of an ASC is now available. The series covers everything you need to know to start an ASC, including your options of building or buying an existing facility. Topics include an ASC market overview (eg, ASC historical trends and market-driven changes such as health care reform), business planning (eg, entity type: hospital outpatient department versus ASC license, partnership considerations, financial projections, keys to the success of an ASC), design and development of an ASC (selection of the right professionals, site selection, design of the facility), and operations preparation (payer contracting, licensure and Medicare certification, accreditation preparation, governance setup). Register at http://www.aorn.org/webinars and encourage your physician partners to join you. SPECIALTY EDUCATION Ambulatory Surgery Center Infection Prevention Course This course provides information that will equip ASCs to meet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for infection prevention and control programs in ASCs. This four module online course, worth 6.8 CE contact hours, follows the CMS surveyor worksheet, focusing on the observations and assessments that will be made during a regulatory visit to your ASC. This course is appropriate for all perioperative staff members, administrators, and physicians who provide services in an ASC setting and who want to ensure they have implemented a quality infection control program that has safe patient outcomes as a result. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/ASC InfectionPrevention. The Role of the Perioperative Nurse as Influencer in Product Evaluation and Selection One of the perioperative RN’s most important roles is that of advocate. In this role, the RN is responsible for providing a safe environment of care for both patients and coworkers. An important aspect of this AORN Journal j 247
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responsibility is ensuring that products and equipment used in the perioperative practice environment are both safe and effective. This one-hour program reviews key considerations regarding the perioperative RN’s influence in product evaluation and selection. For additional information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty Education, and then the course name. Corporate support provided by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Minimally Invasive Surgery Course With the frequency of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) increasing, it is vital that the perioperative RN be prepared. This course presents a review of the key perioperative nursing considerations for patients undergoing MIS procedures. The course consists of four modules and is worth 8 CE contact hours. Module 1 reviews preoperative risk factors related to MIS procedures: positioning, including the development of venous stasis; fluid management; and intraoperative use of magnetic resonance imaging. Module 2 discusses intraoperative nursing considerations, including positioning, equipment use, and troubleshooting. Module 3 focuses on complications associated with MIS. Module 4 discusses postoperative patient care considerations. To learn more, visit http://www.aorn.org/MIS. Laser Safety for Perioperative Nurses Today’s perioperative nurse must be knowledgeable about laser physics, tissue interaction, safety, and delivery systems to serve as the patient’s advocate and ensure the safety of both patients and staff members. This educational module, worth 2.5 CE contact hours, presents an overview of information for health care personnel who may be involved in laser procedures and provides a foundation for the creation of facilityspecific laser policies and procedures. The module also addresses laser safety protocols according to the American National Standards Institute Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities, AORN recommended practices, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery practices. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/LaserSafety. Caring for the Older Adult in the Perioperative Setting The older adult population is increasing rapidly in the United States. In addition to understanding the physiological changes, communication difficulties, and greater number of complications associated with older patients, perioperative nurses must possess knowledge of how these and other age-related factors affect the care and treatment of the older adult in the perioperative setting. This online module will provide information regarding the physiological changes of aging and guidelines for nurses caring for the older adult in the perioperative setting. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty Education, Care of the Older Adult, and then Caring for the Older Adult in the Perioperative Setting in the left hand column. Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Online Program This program has been revised based on content in the 3rd edition of the PNDS. Learn about the PNDS, test your knowledge, and earn 1.2 free CE contact hours. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty Education, and then Introduction to the PNDS for more information. CONFIDENCE-BASED LEARNING (CBL) MODULES AORN’s online CBL modules are designed to create mastery of perioperative nursing knowledge. These modules are intended to allow both the experienced and novice nurse to gain a thorough understanding of 248 j AORN Journal
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perioperative nursing topics. Because knowledge quality is the best predictor of potential performance, CBL tests both the knowledge and the confidence level of the learner. Successful completion of a CBL module indicates the learner has the correct knowledge and his or her level of confidence in that knowledge is high. CBL modules include n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Deep Vein Thrombosis (2.3 CE contact hours/2.3 hours AEU credit) Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting (1.0 CE contact hours/1.0 hours AEU credit) High-Level Disinfection (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit) Malignant Hyperthermia (2.5 CE contact hours/2.5 hours AEU credit) Moderate Sedation (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit) Perioperative Care of the Older Adult (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit) Positioning the Patient (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit) Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis (1.2 CE contact hours/1.2 hours AEU credit) Preventing Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit) Reducing Radiological Exposure (0.8 contact hours/0.8 hours AEU credit) Retained Surgical Items (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit) Safe Environment of Care (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit) Sterilization in the Perioperative Setting (1.6 CE contact hours/1.6 hours AEU credit)
Modules are available for individual purchase and as a facility subscription. For more information on CBL modules or to purchase, visit http://www.aorn.org/CBL. JOURNAL CE CENTER AORN Journal CE articles are available with online testing. The online program allows you to search for specific articles, read the article and take your test online, and immediately get your results and print your certificate. The Journal CE Center can help you prepare for your CNORÒ exam or meet your state and facility continuing education requirements. Articles cover a broad range of perioperative topics and offer 1 to 6 CE contact hours each. To learn more and earn CE contact hours online, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Learning Modalities, and then Journal. Ò VIDEO TITLES PRESENTED BY CINE-MED Educational videos in CD-ROM and DVD formats, most including study guides, are available through the AORN Perioperative Nursing Video Library and are ideal for use as staff training tools. The video study guides contain a post-test with answers. Programs available for purchase address
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The AORN Online Video Library provides an innovative, cost-effective, user-friendly way to make videos available to nurses and medical institutions. Purchasing a subscription gives you access to all the videos in our library for one full year. For details, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Books & Publications, Other Products, and then Cine-Med Videos. Editor’s note: Periop 101 is a trademark of AORN, Inc, Denver, CO. CNOR is a registered trademark of the Competency and Credentialing Institute, Denver, CO. Cine-Med is a registered trademark of Cine-Med, Inc, Woodbury, CT.
AORN ensures that no individual with a mobility, visual, or hearing disability is excluded, denied services, or treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services. AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activities. AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for relicensure.
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Chicago, IL: September 14, Hilton Palmer House n Boston, MA: October 13, Boston Marriott Peabody n Raleigh, NC: October 29, Doubletree by Hilton-Brownstone University n Houston, TX: November 12, JW Marriott Houston Learn more and register at http://www.aorn.org/UpcomingEvents. This education series was funded through the AORN Foundation by a grant from ZymoGenetics, a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate Program, October 4-5, 2012, Denver, CO The Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate program provides the basic skills and tools needed to manage an ambulatory surgery practice, from daily operations to regulatory requirements. The four-month program combines face-to-face education with the convenience of an online program. The course begins with a 2 day seminar that is followed by 11 online learning modules and a webinar. After successfully completing the 11 modules (a score of 100% is needed to pass), you will be awarded a certificate of completion and 52 contact hours; some or all may be eligible for administrator education units (AEUs) from the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification, provider #0102. Many ASC administrators have used this course to prepare for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) examination offered by the Board AORN is the premier provider of continuing education for perioperative nurses. To ensure that you are registering for an AORN event, look for the AORN name and logo. If you are not sure whether an event is sponsored by AORN, call AORN Customer Service at (800) 755-2676. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0001-2092(12)00801-0
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of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (BASC). For more information and to register for the program, visit http:// www.aorn.org/ASCAdministrator. PERIOP 101: A CORE CURRICULUMTM Periop 101: A Core Curriculum is a comprehensive, online program for educating new perioperative nurses that provides 40 continuing education (CE) contact hours. The curriculum covers 25 pertinent topics and is designed to be integrated with your facility’s specific policies and procedures in a clinical practicum and preceptorship. Periop 101 will help you develop confident, better-educated, safety-conscious, entry-level perioperative nurses. Pricing for Periop 101: seat prices range from $295 to $795. For specific pricing information and a demonstration of the course, visit http://www.aorn.org/periop101. Periop 101 modules also can be purchased individually. More information is available by visiting http://www.aorn.org/PeriopModules. Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for the OB RN Circulator This specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the obstetric (OB) surgical patient in the labor and delivery OR suite receives the same level of care as patients in the main OR suite. The course contains 25 modules, including an OB-specific module developed by experienced OB nurses and reviewed by perinatal specialists. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop 101, and then OB RN Circulator Course. Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) New for ASCs: this specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the surgical patient in the ambulatory setting receives the highest level of care. The course contains 26 modules, including two ambulatory-specific modules developed by experienced ASC nurses. For more information, visit http:// www.aorn.org/ASCPeriop101. Education for Physician Assistants, Medical Students, Residents, Interns, and Advanced Practice Nurses AORN has assembled a subset of the Periop 101 modules to educate physician assistants, medical students, residents, interns, advanced practice nurses, and other allied health professionals entering your facility. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop 101, and then PA e Res e Med Course. Periop 101 Single Modules Learners can now customize their clinical learning needs by purchasing single modules from Periop 101: A Core Curriculum. Individual modules vary in price and continuing education contact hours. These modules contain the same information as the modules in the Periop 101 curriculum, so a learner who has recently completed Periop 101 will not want to purchase single modules. Modules can be purchased online. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/PeriopModules. PREPARING FOR THE CNOR EXAMINATION ONLINE PROGRAM This online program prepares you to sit for and pass the CNOR certification examination. There is a moneyback guarantee for the course. The course content will strengthen your knowledge of the AORN 246 j AORN Journal
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www.aornjournal.org
recommended practices as well as perioperative nursing care. Test-taking strategies will help you prepare for the test day and help alleviate anxiety. Participants have four months from the time of registration to complete the self-paced online program worth 30 CE contact hours. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, and then Prep for CNOR. INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE BASED ON PERIOPERATIVE STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES, 2012 EDITION This is an excellent resource to review and update your perioperative nursing knowledge. New and experienced staff RNs, educators, and managers can benefit by testing their knowledge of the current 2012 AORN Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices using this study guide of 250 questions. Each participant will receive diagnostic feedback on incorrect answers. You will receive 13.6 CE contact hours after successfully completing the study guide. This is also a valuable learning tool as you prepare for the CNOR examination. Visit http://www.aornbookstore.org to order. WEBINARS AORN webinars present the latest clinical, education, and management issues; ambulatory surgery center issues; perioperative news; and best practices to promote safe care and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select Events then Webinars for a complete list of upcoming and previously recorded webinars. ASC Development Webinar Series The recording of a four-part webinar series on the development of an ASC is now available. The series covers everything you need to know to start an ASC, including your options of building or buying an existing facility. Topics include an ASC market overview (eg, ASC historical trends and market-driven changes such as health care reform), business planning (eg, entity type: hospital outpatient department versus ASC license, partnership considerations, financial projections, keys to the success of an ASC), design and development of an ASC (selection of the right professionals, site selection, design of the facility), and operations preparation (payer contracting, licensure and Medicare certification, accreditation preparation, governance setup). Register at http://www.aorn.org/webinars and encourage your physician partners to join you. SPECIALTY EDUCATION Ambulatory Surgery Center Infection Prevention Course This course provides information that will equip ASCs to meet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for infection prevention and control programs in ASCs. This four module online course, worth 6.8 CE contact hours, follows the CMS surveyor worksheet, focusing on the observations and assessments that will be made during a regulatory visit to your ASC. This course is appropriate for all perioperative staff members, administrators, and physicians who provide services in an ASC setting and who want to ensure they have implemented a quality infection control program that has safe patient outcomes as a result. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/ASC InfectionPrevention. The Role of the Perioperative Nurse as Influencer in Product Evaluation and Selection One of the perioperative RN’s most important roles is that of advocate. In this role, the RN is responsible for providing a safe environment of care for both patients and coworkers. An important aspect of this AORN Journal j 247
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responsibility is ensuring that products and equipment used in the perioperative practice environment are both safe and effective. This one-hour program reviews key considerations regarding the perioperative RN’s influence in product evaluation and selection. For additional information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty Education, and then the course name. Corporate support provided by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Minimally Invasive Surgery Course With the frequency of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) increasing, it is vital that the perioperative RN be prepared. This course presents a review of the key perioperative nursing considerations for patients undergoing MIS procedures. The course consists of four modules and is worth 8 CE contact hours. Module 1 reviews preoperative risk factors related to MIS procedures: positioning, including the development of venous stasis; fluid management; and intraoperative use of magnetic resonance imaging. Module 2 discusses intraoperative nursing considerations, including positioning, equipment use, and troubleshooting. Module 3 focuses on complications associated with MIS. Module 4 discusses postoperative patient care considerations. To learn more, visit http://www.aorn.org/MIS. Laser Safety for Perioperative Nurses Today’s perioperative nurse must be knowledgeable about laser physics, tissue interaction, safety, and delivery systems to serve as the patient’s advocate and ensure the safety of both patients and staff members. This educational module, worth 2.5 CE contact hours, presents an overview of information for health care personnel who may be involved in laser procedures and provides a foundation for the creation of facilityspecific laser policies and procedures. The module also addresses laser safety protocols according to the American National Standards Institute Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities, AORN recommended practices, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery practices. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/LaserSafety. Caring for the Older Adult in the Perioperative Setting The older adult population is increasing rapidly in the United States. In addition to understanding the physiological changes, communication difficulties, and greater number of complications associated with older patients, perioperative nurses must possess knowledge of how these and other age-related factors affect the care and treatment of the older adult in the perioperative setting. This online module will provide information regarding the physiological changes of aging and guidelines for nurses caring for the older adult in the perioperative setting. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty Education, Care of the Older Adult, and then Caring for the Older Adult in the Perioperative Setting in the left hand column. Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Online Program This program has been revised based on content in the 3rd edition of the PNDS. Learn about the PNDS, test your knowledge, and earn 1.2 free CE contact hours. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty Education, and then Introduction to the PNDS for more information. CONFIDENCE-BASED LEARNING (CBL) MODULES AORN’s online CBL modules are designed to create mastery of perioperative nursing knowledge. These modules are intended to allow both the experienced and novice nurse to gain a thorough understanding of 248 j AORN Journal
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www.aornjournal.org
perioperative nursing topics. Because knowledge quality is the best predictor of potential performance, CBL tests both the knowledge and the confidence level of the learner. Successful completion of a CBL module indicates the learner has the correct knowledge and his or her level of confidence in that knowledge is high. CBL modules include n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Deep Vein Thrombosis (2.3 CE contact hours/2.3 hours AEU credit) Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting (1.0 CE contact hours/1.0 hours AEU credit) High-Level Disinfection (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit) Malignant Hyperthermia (2.5 CE contact hours/2.5 hours AEU credit) Moderate Sedation (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit) Perioperative Care of the Older Adult (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit) Positioning the Patient (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit) Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis (1.2 CE contact hours/1.2 hours AEU credit) Preventing Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit) Reducing Radiological Exposure (0.8 contact hours/0.8 hours AEU credit) Retained Surgical Items (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit) Safe Environment of Care (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit) Sterilization in the Perioperative Setting (1.6 CE contact hours/1.6 hours AEU credit)
Modules are available for individual purchase and as a facility subscription. For more information on CBL modules or to purchase, visit http://www.aorn.org/CBL. JOURNAL CE CENTER AORN Journal CE articles are available with online testing. The online program allows you to search for specific articles, read the article and take your test online, and immediately get your results and print your certificate. The Journal CE Center can help you prepare for your CNORÒ exam or meet your state and facility continuing education requirements. Articles cover a broad range of perioperative topics and offer 1 to 6 CE contact hours each. To learn more and earn CE contact hours online, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Learning Modalities, and then Journal. Ò VIDEO TITLES PRESENTED BY CINE-MED Educational videos in CD-ROM and DVD formats, most including study guides, are available through the AORN Perioperative Nursing Video Library and are ideal for use as staff training tools. The video study guides contain a post-test with answers. Programs available for purchase address
n n n n n
clinical practice topics communication and conflict resolution infection control patient and family member education patient and staff member safety
Newly released or updated videos: n
video n video n video n video
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The AORN Online Video Library provides an innovative, cost-effective, user-friendly way to make videos available to nurses and medical institutions. Purchasing a subscription gives you access to all the videos in our library for one full year. For details, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Books & Publications, Other Products, and then Cine-Med Videos. Editor’s note: Periop 101 is a trademark of AORN, Inc, Denver, CO. CNOR is a registered trademark of the Competency and Credentialing Institute, Denver, CO. Cine-Med is a registered trademark of Cine-Med, Inc, Woodbury, CT.
AORN ensures that no individual with a mobility, visual, or hearing disability is excluded, denied services, or treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services. AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activities. AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for relicensure.
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