Association Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Care Practitioners
ACTSCP is dedicated to supporting and advancing Surgical Care Practitioners. We provide training, resources, and a community for SCPs to enhance their skills and improve patient care in cardio-thoracic surgery.
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Why become a member?
Becoming a member of the Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Care Practitioners (ACTSCP) offers numerous benefits designed to support and enhance your professional journey. Here’s why you should join us
Events
Attend exclusive conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay updated with the latest in cardio-thoracic surgical care.
Training
Enhance your skills with specialized training and continuous education opportunities.
Support
Benefit from mentorship, career counseling, and a wealth of resources for your professional development.
Unity
Join a unified body advocating for our profession, contributing to policy-making, and shaping the future of surgical care.
Join ACTSCP today and be part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence in cardio-thoracic surgical care.
EVENTS & COURSES
Upcoming Events
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Discussion Forum
Engage with fellow Surgical Care Practitioners. Share experiences, discuss best practices, and get advice on challenging cases. Stay updated with the latest developments and upcoming events from ACTSCP.
Connect with peers, share knowledge, and stay informed.
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NEWS & BLOGS
Latest News
CTSCP RCS Fellowship/Diploma Examination
We would like to say thank you to all the examiners and QA assessors for their dedication to conduct the first CT surgical care practitioners RCS Fellowship/ Diploma examination. It was our privilege to meet the college President and discuss the future of SCPs in...
Patient Preferences for the Surgical Management of Mitral Valve Repair:A Discrete Choice Experiment
The Minimally Invasive Techniques working group (CSG 4) of the national cardiac surgery clinical trial initiative are hosting a PPI webinar for a study entitled: Patient preferences for the surgical management of mitral valve repair : A discrete choice experiment...
RCS England Council discussion on Surgical Care Practitioner scope of practice
The Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has expressed alarm at the practices outlined in a recent paper highlighting the outcomes of a surgical care practitioner (SCP) performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust between...
New Managed Voluntary Register and Curriculum Framework for Surgical Care Practitioners
The MVR for SCPs is held exclusively by RCSEd and RCSEng and provides the opportunity for practising SCPs in the UK to demonstrate to their peers, employers and patients that they are appropriately qualified and working to the standards expected by the two colleges....
Surgical care practitioner
Surgical care practitioners are members of the surgery team within the NHS. You'll support surgeons and other healthcare professionals before, during and after surgical procedures. You'll work in an operating theatre, on wards and in clinics. You'll be trained to...