Six-month level 7 postgraduate course on Surgical First Assistant for registered healthcare practitioners working in operating theatres, under the supervision and mentorship of a named consultant surgeon.

This course is designed to help registered healthcare practitioners acquire the necessary skills for the role of a Surgical First Assistant (SFA). As an SFA, you'll provide dedicated assistance to the operating surgeon during procedures, without performing surgical interventions yourself. Our course aligns with professional curricula such as AfPP, PCC, RCSEng, and RCSEd, and follows the AfPP SFA toolkit.

Throughout the course, you will explore the role through various chapters, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in a surgical setting under the guidance of a consultant surgeon. You will also complete a clinical practice portfolio and a timed online multiple choice questionnaire.