Electrosurgery Safety Course for Nurses (1.5 CE Hours)
Learn essential electrosurgery safety practices to reduce surgical risk and improve patient outcomes. Earn free CE credits and track them automatically with CerTracker.
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Perioperative Management
Perioperative Best Practices & Compliance Guides
Build your expertise in perioperative supply and process management with training designed for surgical teams, support staff, and clinical leaders.
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Free CE Courses for Perioperative Nurses
Whether you're focused on improving efficiency, reducing risk, or enhancing patient outcomes, our no-cost, online courses offer practical, on-demand learning to help you succeed.
- Curated content focused on real-world perioperative challenges, from supply flow to sterile field management
- Self-paced format lets you learn when and where it works best for your schedule
- Continuing education credits available for select courses
- Expanding course library to support ongoing professional development across surgical environments
30%
of hospital budgets are tied to perioperative services
$15M
wasted annually on unused surgical supplies
$12.1M
average U.S. hospitals overspend on supply chain costs.
20%
of perioperative nurses expected to retire within 5 years
28 min
median OR turnover time.
Education and Training
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Safe Medication Practices in the Operating Room (1.0 CE for Nurses)
Address and minimize risk factors for medication errors that are specific to the operating room.
Skin and Pressure Injury Prevention in the Perioperative Department (1.0 CE for Nurses)
Explore evidence-based interventions to prevent skin injury from occurring in surgical patients.
9 on the Line: Patient Safety in the Operating Room (2.0 CE for Nurses)
Become a patient safety champion in the operating room by addressing various patient safety issues.
9 on the Line Patient Safety: Retained Surgical Item (Microlearning)
Focus on preventing retained surgical items (RSIs) in the operating room by understanding their prevalence, risk factors, and best practices for avoidance.
9 on the Line Patient Safety: Surgical Site Infections (Microlearning)
Prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) in the operating room by understanding their types, risk factors, and recommended preventive measures.
Preference Cards (Microlearning)
Understand the importance of electronic preference cards in the operating room, including their purpose, components, benefits, and how they enhance efficiency and cost-consciousness.
Sterile Indicators for Perioperative Staff (Microlearning)
Sterilizing instruments is crucial to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) and ensure patient safety.
Best Practice Guidance
Evidence-based resources to improve patient safety, reduce risk, and stay compliant with clinical standards.
OR Turnover Time Best Practices (Reduce Delays & Improve Efficiency)
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Best Practices for Supply Chain Management in Healthcare
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Hand Hygiene Guidelines for the Operating Room
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Guidelines for Preference Card Management
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Smoke Evacuation Safety Guide for Surgical Teams
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Case Studies and Clinical Evidence
Drive evidence-based practices and support a culture of safety
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Newsroom
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AST Guidelines for Best Practices for Sharps Safety and Use of the Neutral Zone
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AAMI Gown Level Standards
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National Patient Safety Goals® Effective January 2025 for the Ambulatory Health Care Program
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