Essentials of Perioperative Nursing Practice Certificate
The Essentials of Perioperative Nursing Practice Certificate course is offered to individuals who have interest in the field of Perioperative Nursing. With the ever-growing demand for specialty trained Perioperative nurses, our program offers this training to current Registered Nurses or senior level nursing students.
The 15-week certificate-based program offers didactic classes in person on the Newtown East Campus. Classes are held on Thursday evenings, 4:30 pm to 7:20 pm. There is also a practicum requirement with this course. We help to obtain a preceptor for the nurses at a designated OR site with a preceptor, or if you prefer, the nurses' may complete the clinical practicum at their place of employment (with written approval provided from the facility).
Â鶹Íø Overview
The Essentials in Perioperative Nursing course is designed to prepare individuals with the specialized skills to work in the ever-growing field of Perioperative Nursing. Classes offered: Spring, Summer*, Fall (Based on enrollment).
Â鶹Íø Details
Enrolling students must be a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse or be a senior level nursing student.
Â鶹Íø Details
- Tuition for the program for the 2026-2027 Academic year is $3100.00 (plus a onetime $130.00 general fee for new applicants)
- Students must complete the 80 hour precepted in the Operating room
- Students will exit the program with a Â鶹Íø Perioperative Certificate
Â鶹Íø Benefits
This Â鶹Íø will benefit students who see themselves as future Perioperative nurses.
Career Paths
The Essentials in Perioperative Certificate Â鶹Íø will benefit students who see themselves as future Perioperative nurses.
The Â鶹Íø will equip students to become difference makers in providing care before, during, and after surgery. Some of the common settings for a Perioperative RN include:
- Hospital based Operating Rooms and Surgical Units
- Ambulatory or Outpatient Surgical Centers
- Specialty Clinics (Orthopedic, Ophthalmology, & ENT)
- Endoscopy or Gastroenterology Centers
- Plastic Surgery Centers
- Cardiac Catheterization Labs
- Mobile Surgery Units
- Organ Transplant Centers
- Private Surgical Practices
- Recovery Rooms
Â鶹Íø Information
- Degree Awarded
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- Certification
- Â鶹Íø Type
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- Certification
- Â鶹Íø Location
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- Newtown
- Duration
- 15 weeks
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