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Introduction to Perioperative Principles

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Thank you for your interest in our Introduction to Perioperative Principles program

If you are interested in this program and have questions please contact Maureen.wassef@umassmed.edu

Introduction to Peri-operative Principles.

This course is offered fully online (via Blackboard Learning System) and integrates the AORN Introduction to Perioperative Principles core curriculum with weekly online assignments and skills practice via remote learning. This 15-week course concludes with the Introduction to Perioperative Principles final exam, and all learners receive a copy of the Alexander’s Guide to Perioperative Nursing as well as supplies to practice basic skills. Opportunities to virtually meet with the instructor are available throughout the course.

This program is recommended for the Registered Nurse who has an interest in peri-operative nursing practice.

Cost: $3,000 (once enrolled in the course, the Graduate School of Nursing does not offer refunds)

Course will be offered in Fall 2021, September 7th - December 15^th

What are the course topics?

Registered nurses taking the training course will cover the following topics:

Anesthesia

Clinical Reasoning

Endoscopic and MIS

Environmental Sanitation and Terminal Cleaning

Hemostasis, Sponges, and Drains

Medications and Solutions

Patient and Family Education

PeriAnesthesia Nursing

Perioperative Assessment

Perioperative Health Care Information Management

Perioperative Safety: Equipment Focus

Perioperative Safety: Introduction

Perioperative Safety: Patient Focus

Positioning the Patient

Preoperative Skin Antisepsis

Professionalism

Safe Use of Surgical Energy

Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving

Specimens

Sterile Technique

Sterilization and Disinfection

Surgical Draping

Surgical Instruments

The Perioperative Environment

Transmissible Infection Prevention

Wound Closure

Wound Healing

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Carlin Operating Room suite which is located in iCELS.
This simulation room equipped with OR instruments and supplies are
utilized for the RNFA programs.

Meet the Instructor

Thereza Ayad, DNP, RN, CNOR Thereza Ayad - Perioperative Nursing Training Course (Periop 101) - UMass Medical Graduate School of Nursing

Thereza has been in the operating room setting since 2001 and held various positions as a Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator, and Nurse Manager all in the perioperative setting. Thereza has a BA in Anthropology, BSN in Nursing, MSN in nursing education and recently graduated with her DNP.

"Thereza was one of the most kind, patient and knowledgeable instructors I've encountered. Being able to see her during my clinical was an added bonus as she was always available to answer anything I asked. I'm so glad I took your course."

Mindy Vezeau, Periop 101 Student

"Professor Ayad is a wonderful teacher! She is patient, kind, and I fully enjoyed being her student."

Tina Hayat Benali, Periop 101 Student