Re: periop training
Periop 101 is not required to work in the OR. It's more of a method of orientation that lasts 6-9 months depending on the facility. What you should look into is the orientation program where you're currently working. If they expect you to be able to do things in 6 weeks, run. If their orientation lasts 6 months, go for it! Usually other hospitals don't take nonemployees into their periop 101 because of it being their orientation. Plus, policies are facility specific, so some of what you learn won't transfer.
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