Become part of the surgical team as an operating room nurse! This comprehensive course has been designed to provide Registered Nurses a thorough introduction to perioperative nursing. AORN’s Periop 101: A Core Curriculum online program is combined with lab experience in a simulated operating room and a clinical practicum to give nurses a well-rounded training experience. Discover the skills in patient assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making needed for the nurse to provide safe care for the surgical patient. Upon completion, nurses will receive a Certificate of Completion from AORN and Anoka Technical College for all contact hours. 

Dates:         November 17, 2025 – March 21, 2026
Class:          November 17 – January 12    
        Live Virtual: November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, January 5 | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
        Anoka Technical College: Saturday, December 13, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
        Final Exam: Monday, January 12, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Clinical:     January 5 – March 21, 2026                      
Day shifts; 64 total hours; schedule determined with clinical site

Requirements: Registered Nurse with current license, Basic computer skills, internet access, vaccination records, BLS certification, and background study (additional $10.50 fingerprinting fee).

Optional course text (wait until class has started before purchasing): AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, latest edition

Bring to Class:

Vaccination records, BLS certification