Learners: Welcome to Periop 101: A Core Curriculum™

Preparing You for Your Perioperative Career

Congratulations, this premier education program will provide you with the evidence-based foundation you need to be successful in any perioperative setting.

Whichever stage of care you choose, pre-, intra- or post-op, and whether your career has you taking care of surgical patients in the OR, ASC, Labor & Delivery, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Endoscopy, your skills will come from AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice – the resource that’s central to the practice of every perioperative nurse.

Questions?

If you need assistance with Periop 101, contact the AORN Experience Services team.

Most learners complete the course in 3-6 months. Starting March 6, 2025, Periop 101 learners who participate in the program through AORN will have a total of 2 years to access the course content. This allows you to use the content as a clinical reference even after completing the course. This resource can help guide your surgical practice during the early stages of your career. 

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AORN Members can access key takeaways from the AORN Guidelines, turnkey implementation tools and templates, and clinical resources to support your daily surgical practice. Connect with other Periop 101 students and ask AORN members your most pressing clinical questions. Learn more about the QSEN competencies that Periop 101 incorporates into real-time patient care, case studies, and simulation experiences. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions by Periop 101 learners. Starting March 6, 2025, Periop 101 learners who participate in the program through AORN will receive a complimentary 2-year AORN Membership, giving you access to various clinical resources, the AORN Member Mentor Program for career guidance, professional development opportunities, and more. AORN Members can take advantage of career guidance and initiate career-long connections to support long-term professional and personal growth.