Welcome to The Preoperative Association
Providing information, education and support for anaesthetists, nurses and other health practitioners involved in preoperative assessment & preparation.
Master’s Degree Module in Preoperative Assessment
You can now apply for our university-accredited Master's Module in preoperative assessment, developed in collaboration with the University of West England. This is currently the UK's only dedicated master's module in preoperative assessment and gives 20 level 7 credits.
Competency-Based Paediatric Pre-Assessment Practitioner Course
The Preoperative Association is proud to collaborate with PPOC to support training in paediatric preoperative assessment. Please follow the link below for more details on this free training course.
Public Consultation: Medical Curriculum in Perioperative Care
20 September 2024 - 1 November 2024
CPOC is pleased to announce that a public consultation is now open for the draft Medical Curriculum in Perioperative Care.
Join our Educational Faculty
We are looking to develop and expand our Educational Faculty. Experienced in Preop assessment? Interested in teaching? Join the Preoperative Association Education Faculty.
The organisation for health professionals working in the preoperative field
The Preoperative Association provides support, information and education for anaesthetists, nurses and other health practitioners involved in preoperative assessment and preparation.
We hold regular regional educational meetings throughout the year and a national conference in November.
Members enjoy discounted rates for meetings and are given online access to lectures after the meetings.
We have developed competency standards for nurses, preoperative guidelines for preoperative assessment units and run an accredited training programme.
We provide education, information & support
Members enjoy discounted rates for meetings and are given online access to lectures after the meetings.
Membership is open to all healthcare professionals with an interest in furthering the aims of the Preoperative Association.
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Guidelines
View here →Available to view & download for members.
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Setting Standards
View here →Available to view & download for members.
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Resources
View here →Available to view & download for members.
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Interested in joining The Preoperative Association?
We have over 700 members, including Anaesthetists, Nurses and Pharmacists. Find out the benefits of becoming a member.
T: +44 (0)20 7631 8896
21 Portland Place, London W1B 1PY
The Preoperative Association is a registered charity. Registered Charity Number: 1200997
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