Menu
Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) and Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) - as well as those who are predominantly experienced operating theatre practitioners - are an integral part of the modern surgical workforce. The aim of the Faculty of Perioperative Care is to offer support and career development opportunities for practitioners in this field, with regards to education, training and the setting of RCSEd-accredited standards.
Membership to the Faculty will initially open with an introductory Affiliate membership. This inaugural period is a key opportunity for practitioners to express the challenges and requirements of today’s practitioners and to help shape and develop the future of the Faculty.
read more
Join the Faculty and you can avail of a range of benefits, including discounted fees on relevants courses and events, regular e-newsletters and more.
read more13 March 2024
CPOC National No Smoking Day 2024
The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) supports National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 13 March 2024 and is excited to launch a brand-new infographic on the impact of smoking in the perioperative setting.
31 October 2023
The Faculty of Perioperative Care 9th Annual Conference Round-Up
The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) held its 9th Annual Conference on the 7 October in Birmingham. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘The Role of the Extended Surgical Team in the Digital World’’ with speakers covering a wide range of topics including robotics in surgery and the enhancement of extended team roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 September 2023
The FPC 9th Annual Conference 2023
The Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) 9th Annual Conference is just a few weeks away! With a line-up of influential speakers and a programme packed with a vast range of topics in the field of perioperative care, this Conference is open to all multidisciplinary team members to attend on 7 October in Birmingham.