Become an Infection Prevention Expert

Secure your infection control course by Nov. 15 and receive a downloadable Competency Verification Tool

The end of the year is coming up quickly. Have you and your surgery center staff completed your annual infection control training? Are you aiming for infection preventionist (CAIP™) certification?

If so, you’re in luck – register for one of the courses below by Nov. 15 and receive a downloadable Competency Verification Tool for Infection Preventionists.

Infection prevention is a culture of vigilance and safe practice. Regulators require it. Patients depend on it. Only expertise can deliver it.

AORN’s infection control (IC) courses for ambulatory surgery centers

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Whether you're completing CMS-required annual training, preparing for CAIP certification, or looking to sharpen your infection control skills, these courses are designed for you. Developed around the latest AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, they provide the most current evidence-based standards.

  • ASC Academy: Infection Prevention Online (7 CH / 7 AEU, 7 IPCH, 3 HSPA)
    This five-module course covers everything from building a compliant IC program to hand hygiene, sterilization, and environmental controls. Plus, it includes ready-to-use templates and tools to make daily implementation of best practices a breeze.
  • ASC Academy: Prep for Infection Prevention Certification (12 CH / 12 AEU / 12 IPCH)
    Are you preparing for the CAIP Certification Exam? Go forward confidently with the help of this comprehensive course. Reviewed by the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification, the material presented in the course includes content from each of the five categories included on the certification exam.*

    Bonus Content: In addition to the competency verification tool, this review course includes 6-month complimentary limited access to eGuidelines Plus**:
    • Online access to the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
    • Key implementation tools to support daily surgical practice, including:
      • Key takeaways
      • Clinical FAQs
      • Audit tools
      • Case studies
      • Clinical calculators
      • Inservice PowerPoints
      • Clinical checklists
      • Gap analysis tools
      • Implementation roadmaps

    Tap into guidelines referenced in the exam and explore ready-to-use implementation resources.
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How to access the Competency Verification Tool

When you register for one or both courses, we'll reach out via email with everything you need to get started.

Be on the lookout for:

Purchase Confirmation – Sent by the AORN Customer Service team, this email confirms your registration and provides your course access details.

Tool Access – Sent by “ASC Education,” this email includes a direct link to download the Competency Verification Tool.

Our team will guide you every step of the way. From registration to implementation, AORN is here to ensure you have the support you need.


Need to purchase more than one seat of either course? Order here.

Reminder: AORN members save up to 25% on online courses. Log in to your AORN account when you register to see member pricing. Not yet a member? Join today.

Questions about ordering? Contact AORN’s Customer Service team by sending an email to [email protected] or calling (800) 755-2676.


Learn more about AORN Ambulatory Solutions at aorn.org/asc.


*Registration and attendance at this Prep Course do not, in any way, guarantee that the eligibility requirements will be met, the application will be approved, or that a candidate will pass the exam, and this course is NOT required for potential candidates who are interested in taking the CAIP exam. CAIP is a registered trademark of the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC). Candidates for the CAIP exam must meet the eligibility requirements as defined by BASC.

**Those registering for ASC Academy: Prep for Infection Prevention Certification will receive a separate email regarding their bonus, limited access to eGuidelines Plus.

Ready to get started? Sign up now!

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