Opportunities from the center for perioperative education

AORN Journal, Feb, 2007

All modules contain a printed study guide with visual aids formatted in PowerPoint, which are available only on CD-ROM. The modules are in a scripted format for the instructor. Stopping points included in each module facilitate discussion of specific facility policies and procedures as well as various aspects of the module and provide an opportunity for group interaction. AORN's Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines is used as a blueprint for the presentations.

Module prices are $189 for AORN members and $249 for nonmembers. The following inservice program modules are available:

* Aseptic Technique,

* Disaster Preparedness,

* Electrical Safety,

* Fire Safety,

* OSHA Regulations,

* Radiation Protection in the Perioperative Suite,

* Skin Preparation, and

* Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions.

Continuing education contact hours are available for the following modules:

* Care of the Elderly Patient,

* Laser Safety,

* Latex Allergy, and

* Positioning the Surgical Patient.

Continuing education contact hours also are available for modules on the following specialties:

* cardiovascular,

* neurosurgery,

* ophthalmology,

* orthopedics,

* otorhinolaryngology,

* pediatrics, and

* plastic/reconstructive surgery.

Preparing the Preceptor module. This expanded preceptor module from AORN's Perioperative Nursing Course 101 is available for purchase separate from the course. The module uses the most current knowledge available to provide an opportunity for experienced OR clinicians to practice building precepting skills with some helpful coaching. If your facility currently is licensed for the Perioperative Nursing Course 101, you already should have this updated module as part of your course materials.

Two continuing education contact hours are awarded for completion of this module. To order modules, call customer service at (800) 755-2676 x 1, or visit http://www.aorn.org/education/inservice.htm.> MORE INFORMATION

To receive an event brochure, call (800) 755-2676 x 1. 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.

ACCREDITATION

AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019.

AORN EVENTS

AORN Pre-Congress March 10, 2007 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla

AORN Congress March 11-15, 2007 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla

Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate Program Meeting May 19-20, 2007 Adams Mark Hotel, Denver

AORN is the premier provider of perioperative continuing education. 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 x 1.

Editor's note: PowerPoint is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp, Redmond, Wash.

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