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About This Program
This eight-week certificate program prepares you for a career in perioperative (OR) nursing. Designed for working nurses, the program’s curriculum is based on the field’s highest standards and features twelve hours of weekly clinical practice.
In this program, you’ll learn:
The perioperative nursing process through all phases of surgery
Aseptic techniques, instrumentation, and equipment operation
Anesthesia and medication safety
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Prevention of injuries and wound management
Communication methods to collaborate with surgical teams
Ethical, legal and sociocultural principles related to perioperative nursing.
Course work includes lectures, classroom activities, online modules, simulations and clinical practice.
What do PONs do?
To create this program, we worked closely with our partners in health care to identify the most useful and professionally attractive skills for perioperative nursing. In a single, eight-week course, you’ll receive the advanced preparation needed to begin a career in any aspect of the field: pre-operative, operative or post-operative.
The curriculum is based also on standards provided by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) – the field’s leading professional organization.
Facilities and Resources
PON Classrooms
Access to computer labs with relevant software for data analysis, behavior tracking, and simulation can enhance students' learning experiences.
Observation Rooms
Access to computer labs with relevant software for data analysis, behavior tracking, and simulation can enhance students' learning experiences.
Computer Labs
Access to computer labs with relevant software for data analysis, behavior tracking, and simulation can enhance students' learning experiences.
Career Opportunities
Unlock a world of career possibilities with our comprehensive support system. From internships to networking events, we empower students to thrive in their professional journeys and achieve their aspirations.