Virtual Education: Webinars and Courses for ASC Professionals

Get all your necessary continuing education without the costs and inconvenience of traveling. From infection prevention to management to coding, ASCA offers valuable virtual education that covers all the pressing issues facing the ASC community.

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Human Resources

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

Promoting Mental Health and Wellness for Staff in Your ASC

February 18, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Empower healthcare staff with mental health strategies for stress management, self-care, and building a supportive workplace.

Topics:

  • Human Resources

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Human Resources

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Finance Materials Management

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

Tips and Tricks to Supply Chain Management

March 18, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Enhance ASC supply chain efficiency with best practices in contracting, purchasing, and data management to save costs and improve care.

Topics:

  • Finance
  • Materials Management

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Financial

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Pharmaceutical Quality Regulatory

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

DEA Compliance & Opioid Management in Your ASC

May 20, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Ensure DEA compliance and effective opioid management in your ASC with updates, best practices, and case studies on key regulations.

Topics:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Quality
  • Regulatory

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Pharmaceutical Quality Regulatory

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

Managing Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Inside Your Surgery Center

June 17, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Manage hazardous drugs and pharmaceutical waste in ASCs with NIOSH assessments, EPA compliance, and cost-saving disposal tips.

Topics:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Quality
  • Regulatory

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Human Resources

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

HR Highlights for the Healthcare Provider

July 15, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Explore HR best practices for ASCs, covering hiring, firing, and current HR challenges to strengthen facility management.

Topics:

  • Human Resources

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Human Resources

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Infection Prevention Quality

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

Build a Wholistic Infection Prevention Program

August 19, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU, 1 IPCH

Build a compliant infection prevention program in your ASC, including infection control assessments and QAPI integration strategies.

Topics:

  • Infection Prevention
  • Quality

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Infection Prevention Contact Hours (IPCHs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Delivery of Patient Care

IPCH Content Areas:

  • Infection Prevention Program Development, Implementation, & Maintenance

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Life Safety Code Quality Regulatory

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

Common Life Safety Code & Physical Environment Deficiencies in ASCs

September 16, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Avoid common ASC Life Safety Code and physical environment deficiencies with tips on compliance and corrective actions.

Topics:

  • Life Safety Code
  • Quality
  • Regulatory

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Quality

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

Developing a Robust QAPI Program

October 21, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Develop a robust QAPI program for your ASC that meets CMS requirements with effective data collection, benchmarking, and focus studies.

Topics:

  • Quality

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Quality Management

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Coding/Billing Quality Regulatory

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

2026 Final Payment Rule

November 18, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Find out how Medicare’s ASC payment rates will change in 2026 and which procedures are newly eligible. Get the insights your ASC needs now.

Topics:

  • Coding/Billing
  • Quality
  • Regulatory

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

Type:

  • Upcoming
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Coding/Billing Finance

Best Practices in ASC Revenue Cycle Management

8 Nursing CH, 8 AEU

Master revenue cycle basics—from KPIs to collection strategies, this course brings you up to speed. Join us to strengthen your ASC’s revenue management.

Topics:

  • Coding/Billing
  • Finance

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Financial

Type:

  • On Demand
ASCA Coding & Reimbursement for ASCs Virtual Course, January 13-14, 2025
Coding/Billing Finance

Coding & Reimbursement for ASCs

10 Nursing CH, 10 AEU

Maximize reimbursement with ASC billing and coding experts, covering essential updates and strategies for 2025. Secure your spot today.

Topics:

  • Coding/Billing
  • Finance

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Financial

Type:

  • On Demand
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Human Resources

Credentialing, Privileging & Peer Review

7 Nursing CH, 7 AEU

Master credentialing, privileging, and peer review essentials in this virtual course. Learn best practices and legal protections to enhance your ASC’s compliance. Access on demand now.

Topics:

  • Human Resources

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Human Resources

Type:

  • On Demand
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Human Resources Regulatory Security

2025 WEBINAR SERIES

Employ Best Practices and Avoid Common Pitfalls in ASC Security

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Identify security gaps in your ASC and avoid legal risks with an assessment of common practices, case studies, and compliance insights.

Topics:

  • Human Resources
  • Regulatory
  • Security

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

Type:

  • On Demand
People filling out financial forms.
Finance

Financial Strategies for ASCs

7 Nursing CH, 7 AEU

Enhance your ASC’s financial performance with this virtual course. Learn about balance sheets, budgeting, Medicare reimbursement, and more. Access practical tools on demand now.

Topics:

  • Finance

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Financial

Type:

  • On Demand
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Regulatory

2024 REGULATORY SERIES

How Legislation Impacts the Regulations

No Continuing Education Provided

Learn how ASCA advocates for the ASC community. Discover proactive legislation efforts and key threats from Congress that could impact ASC operations and sustainability.

Topics:

  • Regulatory

Type:

  • On Demand
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Human Resources

Human Resources for ASC Managers

7 Nursing CH, 7 AEU

Build your leadership toolkit through this program, featuring hiring, conflict resolution, leadership development, and succession planning. Register to elevate team success.

Topics:

  • Human Resources

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Human Resources

Type:

  • On Demand
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Infection Prevention Regulatory

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

HVAC and Infection Prevention in Your ASC

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Learn how your ASC's HVAC system supports infection prevention with standards for temperature, humidity, air pressure, and risk assessment tips.

Topics:

  • Infection Prevention
  • Regulatory

Type:

  • On Demand
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Quality

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

In Search of Excellence—Clinical Benchmarking

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Leverage clinical benchmarking to drive continuous improvement in your ASC. Gain insights into key measures and strategies to ensure top-quality, safe, and affordable patient care.

Topics:

  • Quality

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Quality Management

Type:

  • On Demand
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Life Safety Code Regulatory

Life Safety Code for ASCs

7 Nursing CH, 7 AEU

Ensure code compliance by joining the Life Safety Code course for guidance on meeting CMS and NFPA standards. Register now to keep your ASC compliant.

Topics:

  • Life Safety Code
  • Regulatory

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

Type:

  • On Demand
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Regulatory

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

Manage Digital Distractions in the OR; Refocus on Patient-Centered Care

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Examine the impact of electronic distractions in healthcare. Learn strategies to reduce risks, improve focus, and ensure patient safety in your ASC.

Topics:

  • Regulatory

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Delivery of Patient Care

Type:

  • On Demand
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Finance Materials Management

Materials Management for ASCs

6.25 Nursing CH, 6.25 AEU

Optimize materials management with this course designed for ASC staff handling supply and inventory. Sign up to streamline operations.

Topics:

  • Finance
  • Materials Management

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Financial

Type:

  • On Demand
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Human Resources

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

Maximize the Benefits of Your Multi-Generational Workforce

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Learn to manage generational diversity in your ASC. Explore key traits of each generation, address unconscious bias, and foster collaboration for a stronger, more inclusive team.

Topics:

  • Human Resources

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Human Resources

Type:

  • On Demand
Regulatory

2024 REGULATORY SERIES

OAS CAHPS: Getting Started

No Continuing Education Provided

Learn how two ASCs selected the right vendor and mode for the OAS CAHPS Survey. Get tips on implementation and staff education to streamline the process at your center.

Topics:

  • Regulatory

Type:

  • On Demand
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Risk Management Quality

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

Risk Management and Quality: Forever Partners

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Learn from real-life events how to improve processes, safety and outcomes by integrating assessment, monitoring and taking action.

Topics:

  • Quality
  • Risk Management

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

Type:

  • On Demand
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Quality

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

Strategies to Prevent ASC Staff Burnout

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Explore the causes and impact of employee burnout in healthcare. Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent burnout to support staff well-being and improve ASC performance.

Topics:

  • Quality

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Quality Management

Type:

  • On Demand
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Infection Prevention

Sterile Processing & Infection Prevention in the ASC

8.25 Nursing CH, 8.25 AEU, 8.25 IPCH

Ensure safety and success—this course helps ASC staff achieve better patient outcomes while ensuring a safe environment. Enroll today to empower your team.

Topics:

  • Infection Prevention

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Infection Prevention Contact Hours (IPCHs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Delivery of Patient Care

IPCH Content Areas:

  • Surveillance, Data Collection & Analysis
  • Infection Prevention Strategies
  • Instrument/Equipment Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization

Type:

  • On Demand
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Coding/Billing Regulatory Quality

2024 REGULATORY SERIES

Understanding Medicare’s 2025 Final Payment Rule

December 3, 2024, 1:00 pm ET

No Continuing Education Provided

Get the final word on the changes to Medicare’s ASC payment system that will take effect January 1, 2025.

Topics:

  • Coding/Billing
  • Quality
  • Regulatory

Type:

  • On Demand
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Regulatory

2024 REGULATORY SERIES

Understanding Medicare’s Proposed Rule for 2025

No Continuing Education Provided

Stay informed on CMSs proposed 2025 ASC payment changes. Learn about new procedures, policy updates, and Medicare reporting requirements. Ensure your ASC is ready for what’s ahead.

Topics:

  • Regulatory

Type:

  • On Demand
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Finance

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

Use Financial Benchmarking to Support Your ASC’s Financial and Operational Health

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Learn the financial benchmarks top ASC managers use, where to find them, and how to apply them to enhance operations and boost your center’s financial health.

Topics:

  • Finance

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Financial

Type:

  • On Demand
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Finance

2024 WEBINAR SERIES

Use Your Financial Statements to Boost Efficiency and Profitability

1 Nursing CH, 1 AEU

Maximize your ASC’s financial performance by mastering key financial reports. Learn to analyze statements, uncover opportunities, and build strategies for long-term success.

Topics:

  • Finance

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Financial

Type:

  • On Demand
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Human Resources Infection Prevention Quality

HealthStream: Online Training Series

22.5 Nursing CH, 22.5 AEU, 8.5 IPCH

Train with ASCA and HealthStream in 25 ASC-specific courses, including 19 CE credit options, to stay current on regulations and standards. Register now.

Topics:

  • Human Resources
  • Infection Prevention
  • Quality
  • Regulatory

Continuing Education Type:

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs)
  • Infection Prevention Contact Hours (IPCHs)
  • Nursing Contact Hours

AEU Content Areas:

  • Delivery of Patient Care
  • Human Resources
  • Regulatory and Legal Issues

IPCH Content Areas:

  • Infection Prevention Program Development, Implementation, & Maintenance
  • Infection Prevention Strategies

Type:

  • On Demand