Perioperative Learning Framework


Perioperative Service Orientation Page

Welcome to the peri-operative service at Te Whatu Ora Waikato.

Contained under the peri-operative umbrella we have the following services:


  • Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic (AAC)

  • Day of surgery admissions (DOSA),
  • Theatre
  • Post anaesthetic Care unit (PACU)
  • Endoscopy
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Central Sterile Services Unit (CSSU)
  • The Pain Service
  • Anaesthetic Technician and RNAA 


We have developed this page to help staff access resources and information.