Perioperative Education for Modern Healthcare Teams

A comprehensive physician-led certification program designed to enhance your skills in pre-operative evaluation, risk assessment, and perioperative management.
Created by physicians, for physicians — grounded in Canadian clinical practice.

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Welcome to Pre-Op Canada!

Become More Confident in Pre-Operative Care

Every patient deserves thoughtful preparation before surgery. Every physician deserves access to practical educational resources that support confident clinical decision-making.
Pre-Op Canada was created to provide accessible, high-quality learning focused on the principles of pre-operative assessment, patient optimization, and perioperative medicine. Our goal is to help physicians strengthen their knowledge, refine their clinical approach, and deliver exceptional care throughout the surgical journey.

Pre-Op Canada provides a comprehensive digital learning platform.

Why Choose Pre-Op Canada?

Medicine evolves continuously, and lifelong learning is an essential part of providing outstanding patient care. Pre-Op Canada complements formal medical education by offering focused learning experiences that translate evidence into practical clinical application

Educational Programs

  • Online learning modules
  • End-of-module assessments
  • Certification pathways
  • Continuing professional development opportunities

Clinical Tools

  • Practical consult templates
  • Medication management resources
  • Clinical algorithms
  • Point-of-care reference materials

Evidence-Based Learning

  • Canadian-focused content
  • Practical clinical application
  • Current guidelines and recommendations
  • Self-paced online learning

Standardized Procedures Leads To Better Results.

Participants will develop greater confidence in:

  • Comprehensive pre-operative assessment
  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Risk Evaluation
  • Chronic Lung Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Management
  • Adrenal Insufficiency and Immunosuppression
  • Medication Management
  • Perioperative Diabetes Management

Who We Serve

  • Family Physicians
  • Internal Medicine Physicians
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Residents and Medical Students
  • Other Healthcare Professionals involved in perioperative care

Why It Matters

  • Improve healthcare provider knowledge and confidence
  • Promote evidence-based care
  • Improve patient preparation before surgery
  • Reduce unnecessary testing and delays
  • Support better perioperative outcomes
  • Contribute to more consistent clinical practice across healthcare settings

Learning That Supports Modern Practice

At Pre-Op Canada, we believe continuing medical education should be:

Practical

Focused on knowledge that can be applied in daily clinical practice.

Evidence-Informed

Grounded in current research, established guidelines, and evolving best practices.

Flexible

Designed to fit the schedules of busy healthcare professionals through self-paced online learning.

Relevant

Centered around common clinical situations encountered in pre-operative medicine.

Foundations of Pre-Operative Assessment

Course Includes

  • Comprehensive online modules
  • Clinical case discussions
  • Downloadable reference materials
  • Knowledge assessments
  • Certificate of Completion
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