Introduction to Perioperative Principles

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(Registration is now open for Spring 2022)

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

This course is 15 weeks in length (begins the week of January 17, 2022). Each student will be provided access to the AORN peri-op 101 core curriculum and will be eligible to take the exam at the end of the course.  These modules are supplemented by a robust teaching plan/learning tools developed by our instructor, Dr. Thereza Ayad.  There are weekly online assignments  and the opportunity to come to our Worcester Campus for simulation days.  These 3 days are scheduled on Saturdays and take place in the Interprofessional Center for Experiential Learning (iCELS) located in the Albert Sherman Building.

During these sessions, students have full access to our simulation Carlin OR Suite for realistic hands-on expereince with state of the art equipemnt and instrumentation.

Students outside of our geographical area may opt for a fully online experience.

For more information, please contact Dr. Maureen Wassed, Director of Continuing Education Maureen.Wassef@umassmed.edu

Students receive 41.7 Contact hours upon successful completion of this course.

Access to the AORN Peri-op 101 modules, supplies and simulation equipment are included.

Students are required to purchase a copy of Alexander’s Care of the Surgical Patient textbook.

Course Tuition: $3,000

What are the course topics?

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

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