Distance learning

AORN Journal, June, 2004

Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate Program. The next offering of this six-month, online program begins Sept 13-14, 2004, with an introductory seminar at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, Ohio. The program will provide the skills and tools needed to manage every aspect of an ambulatory surgery practice, from daily operations to regulatory requirements. After the initial seminar, participants will complete 11 online modules.

On completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion and 62 contact hours. The program is ideal for those who are new to the business of ambulatory surgery, are new to the administrative role, or want to improve their existing skills. For more information, visit AORN Online at http://www .aorn.org/education/amb.htm or contact Holly Heston at (800) 755-2676 x 318 or via e-mail at hheston@aorn.org.

Free 1.5 contact hours for online patient safety program. Free contact hours are available via an AORN Online program, "Patient Safety in the OR." The goal of this program is to provide information to perioperative nurses about medical errors and adverse events in perioperative settings. Topics include definition of a medical error, frequency and types of medical errors, the contribution of system flaws to medical errors, and identifying risks for medical errors. Visit http://www.patientsafety first.org/continuing_education to use this free program.

Free contact hour. Learn about the Perioperative Nursing Data Set, test your knowledge, and receive one free contact hour. Visit http:// www.aorn.org/PNDS/default .htm, complete the course, and print your one-contact-hour certificate online.