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Whether you're looking to stay current on the latest practices or maintain a license or certification requirement, AORN is your one-stop shop for free CE.  Earn contact hours online through on-demand webinar recordings, tool kits, and courses.

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Description  Available CH 
AORN On-Demand Webinar Recordings  36.0
AORN Independent Studies  6.4
AORN Tool Kits  5.9
AORN Online Course  1.2
ANA Affiliate Membership  Varies
TOTAL  Over 50 Free CEs 

ANA Affiliate Membership
 
CH  Expires  Description 
  Varies Access ANA's Free Online Education 
 
Independent Studies
 
CH  Expires  Description 
2.4 12/31/2014 Management of Surgical Hemostasis 
Funded through the AORN Foundation by a grant from Ethicon Biosurgery.
2.0 07/31/2013 Medication Safety in the Perioperative Care: The Nurse's Role
Funded through the AORN Foundation by a grant from CareFusion
2.0 06/30/2013 Advanced Energy Technology: Implications for Perioperative Nurses and Patient Safety
Funded through the AORN Foundation and supported by Ethicon Endo-Surgery
 
Online Course
 
CH  Expires  Description 
1.5 02/28/2015 Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) 
 
Tool Kits
 
CH  Expires  Description 
1.4 12/31/2013 Safe Patient Handling and Movement Tool Kit 
1.0 03/17/2014 Sharps Safety Tool Kit 
1.5 03/01/2015 Management of Surgical Smoke Tool Kit NEW! 
2.0 03/01/2015 Fire Safety Tool Kit 
 
Webinar Recordings
 
CH  Expires  Description 
1.0 04/12/2014 The Advocacy Imperative: It's Non-Negotiable 
1.0 05/10/2014 How to Avoid Death-by-PowerPoint 
1.0 06/07/2014 Sterilization Recommended Practice: Based on Evidence 
1.0 06/14/2014 So…You Want To Be In Management 
1.0 06/29/2013 Using Evidence-Based Research in Clinical Practice 
1.0 07/11/2013 So, You’re Thinking of Returning to School! 
1.0 08/07/2013 Recommended Practices Next Generation: Rating the Evidence 
1.0 08/09/2013 Perioperative Attire: The Importance of Following the Recommended Practices 
1.0 09/19/2013 Taking the Fear Factor Out of Competency Development 
1.0 09/20/2013 Preadmission Facilitation: Keys to Patient Safety 
1.0 09/22/2013 The Joint Commission Standards and Survey Process 
1.0 10/11/2013 Evidence-Based Practice in Perioperative Nursing 
1.0 10/12/2013 Surgical Fire Prevention and Management 
1.0 10/31/2013 What can I find in the Recommended Practices for a Safe Environment of Care 
1.0 11/07/2013 The Joint Commission Presents: Accreditation Challenges in the Perioperative Setting 
1.0 11/14/2013 Competency Development Part II: Annual education, who needs to know what? 
1.0 12/05/2013 Recommended Practices for Sterile Technique 
1.0 12/12/2013 Recommended Practices for the Prevention of Transmissible Infections in the Perioperative Setting 
1.0 12/13/2013 Medication Safety: How Do You Measure Up? 
1.0 01/10/2014 Governance Excellence: The Discipline of a Board Member 
1.0 01/12/2014 ASC: Tips for Safe Sharps Practices and OSHA Compliance 
1.0 01/27/2014 Evidence-Based Webinar Series
(Part 1 of 3) Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice 
1.0 02/09/2014 The Impact of Obesity and Treatment Options 
1.0 02/19/2014 Hybrid ORs: Evolution, Education, and Design 
1.0 02/22/2014 Recommended Practices for Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  
1.0 02/24/2014 Evidence-Based Webinar Series
(Part 2 of 3) Reviewing Evidence for Practice  
1.0 02/28/2014 Prepare for the Unexpected: Emergency Drugs and Protocols  
1.0 03/01/2014 Is Your ASC Really OSHA Compliant?  
0.75 03/08/2014 Value-Based Purchasing: Headed Your Way  
1.0 03/18/2014 Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program: Setting the Standards for Clinical Excellence 
1.0 04/03/2014 Infection Prevention Webinar Series for the Ambulatory Setting (Part 1 of 4) 
1.0 04/10/2014 Infection Prevention Webinar Series for the Ambulatory Setting (Part 2 of 4) 
1.0 04/17/2014 Infection Prevention Webinar Series for the Ambulatory Setting (Part 3 of 4) 
1.0 04/26/2014 Infection Prevention Webinar Series for the Ambulatory Setting (Part 4 of 4) 
1.0 06/29/2014 Evidence-Based Webinar Series
(Part 3 of 3) Using Evidence-Based Research in Clinical Practice  

 

Accreditation 

AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

AORN is Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. 

Disclaimer
AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activity. 

AEU
When the content is appropriate for Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrators, programs may be approved for AEU credit by BASC Provider #0102. 

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