Elevate surgical team performance

With HealthStream Surgical Orientation, you can ensure your entire team is prepared for surgery.

Surgical & sedation training built for clinical confidence

HealthStream’s surgical and sedation education supports consistent, evidence-based practice across perioperative and procedural care. From onboarding new staff to meeting sedation training requirements, our programs help organizations prepare teams, reinforce safety standards, and streamline education across roles and care settings.

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Build Surgical and Sedation Competency Across Your Team

HealthStream’s surgical and sedation education supports consistent, evidence-based practice across perioperative and procedural care. From onboarding new staff to meeting sedation training requirements, our programs help organizations prepare teams, reinforce safety standards, and streamline education across roles and care settings.

Female medical professional in surgical attire and mask operating medical equipment in a hospital setting.

Perioperative & Sedation Care Training for Healthcare Teams

HealthStream’s surgical and sedation education supports consistent, evidence-based practice across perioperative and procedural care. From onboarding new staff to meeting sedation training requirements, our programs help organizations prepare teams, reinforce safety standards, and streamline education across roles and care settings.

Female medical professional in surgical attire and mask operating medical equipment in a hospital setting.
Female nurse wearing blue scrubs and a surgical cap, holding a clipboard, standing with a stethoscope around her neck.

Training built for today’s surgical & sedation standards

Built in collaboration with national leaders like the American Red Cross and ASA, HealthStream’s surgical and sedation training programs go beyond orientation. Our programs support long-term skill development through role-specific training that adapts to evolving guidelines and care protocols. With ongoing access and reinforcement, surgical and procedural teams stay prepared to deliver safe, effective care, even in high-acuity situations.

How are best practices for sedation & surgery delivered at your facility?

Surgery is often the only intervention to prevent adverse health outcomes and improve quality of life. With surgery, comes the need for safe moderate sedation to usher the patient from a place of unsatisfactory to better health outcomes. From moderate sedation to comprehensive education for surgical practices, we have the tools to equip your staff and promote optimal surgical and sedation outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HealthStream Surgical Orientation program?

HealthStream® Surgical Orientation helps you prepare your entire perioperative team for surgery. It uses competency-based training to ensure staff safety and readiness. By offering customizable tools, it creates a unified approach to onboarding your surgical team.

How does the National Sedation Center certification improve patient care?

Earning a moderate sedation certification helps your staff minimize risks for conscious sedation practiced outside of the operating room. This training gives your team the skills they need to establish conscious sedation assurance and rescue patients from potential complications.

Why is sedation training important for healthcare teams?

Sedation training ensures clinicians can safely administer and manage moderate sedation, reduce patient risk, and respond to complications. Proper training improves patient outcomes, supports compliance with regulations, and enhances team confidence during high-acuity procedures.

Who needs surgical and sedation training?

Surgical and sedation training is designed for:

  • Nurses (circulating and perioperative)
  • Surgical technologists
  • Physicians and non-anesthesia providers
  • Clinical educators and administrators

It supports both new staff onboarding and ongoing competency development across care teams.

What is included in a surgical orientation program?

A surgical orientation program typically includes:

  • Role-based training for perioperative staff
  • Simulation-based learning and skills validation
  • Competency checklists and assessments
  • Clinical decision-making exercises

These elements help teams build confidence and readiness for real-world surgical scenarios.

What are the benefits of competency-based surgical training?

Competency-based training helps healthcare teams:

  • Reduce onboarding time
  • Improve clinical judgment and critical thinking
  • Ensure consistent skill validation
  • Meet regulatory and accreditation requirements

This approach focuses on measurable performance outcomes rather than just course completion.

How do I request a demo for surgical and sedation training solutions?

You can request a demo directly through the page to explore how the training programs support onboarding, compliance, and clinical performance improvement.

Ensure the highest standard of care for surgical & sedation patients

Trusted by healthcare teams nationwide, HealthStream’s surgical and sedation programs are designed to be scalable, efficient, and easy to implement. Whether you're streamlining onboarding, meeting sedation training requirements, or standardizing procedural education, we’re ready to support your goals.

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