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![]() | 16 May 2022 Introducing Our New South West Regional Lead... We're delighted to introduce our new South West Regional Lead... Roel Cyrus Solano. |
![]() | 19 April 2022 Become an AfPP Consultant and Support Safer Surgery We are currently recruiting for paid consultants to support our work in the commercial sector. The successful applicants will carry out peer reviews, theatre audits and accreditation reviews to help drive improvements and safety in and around the operating theatre. |
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![]() | 14 April 2022 10 FREE AfPP Conference Tickets for First Time Attendees - Apply Now! We are giving away 10 FREE tickets to #AfPPConf2022 for First Time Attendees! This award is open to AfPP Members who want to attend our Annual Conference for the first time. It is designed to assist with funding for those who haven't been able to attend in previous years. |
![]() | 11 April 2022 Fifth Edition of Standards and Recommendations for Safe Perioperative Practice Now Available in Print and Online The fifth edition of AfPP’s benchmark publication has been revised and updated for 2022. Following the launch of the Standards and Recommendations Online in January, the printed version is now also available to buy. |
![]() | 31 March 2022 Introducing Our New Student Representative... Katie Stonall has been selected as the 2022/2023 Student Representative for AfPP. |
![]() | 3 March 2022 An Update to Our Membership Terms: April 2022 Prices At AfPP, we've always been committed to providing access to affordable education and support to help practitioners progress their careers whilst enhancing patient safety and the quality of perioperative care. From 1 April 2022, our membership prices are changing. This is our first price change in seven years. |
![]() | 21 February 2022 60 FREE Student Tickets Available for AfPP Annual Conference 2022 - Apply Now All perioperative students are now invited to apply for a free pair of tickets to the AfPP Annual Conference 2022. This award is designed to help students access the learning and networking opportunities they need to kickstart their perioperative career. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 4 April. |
![]() | 9 February 2022 One-piece Guedel Airways Colour Compliance It is important to check the sizes and colour coding of your One-piece Guedel Airways. |
![]() | 9 February 2022 What’s It Like Being an Apprentice ODP? Testimonials from University of Bolton Students We’re proud of the diverse range of experience and skills within our perioperative community. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (7th – 13th February 2022), we spoke to the University of Bolton about their BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship course. |
![]() | 7 February 2022 How Can Apprentice ODP Programmes Help Combat Staff Shortages in Theatres? A Case Study from UHDB To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (7th – 13th February 2022), the team at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) have shared their approach to developing a workforce for the future by running an Apprentice ODP programme. |