Eligibility for SCP Training
In order to train as a Surgical Care Practitioner you must either be a Registered Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner or Physiotherapist. Information about these careers are available at the links below
Institutions Offering Surgical Care Practitioner Training
There are currently three Universities offering Msc in Surgical Care Practice. All courses are accredited by the RCS.
The new joint RCSEng and RCSEd SCP Curriculum is now available – https://www.scpregister.org/media/2aldocgu/final-oct-22-curriculum-framework-for-scp.pdf
Anglia Ruskin University
Course lead: Frances Page
Contact: frances.page@aru.ac.uk
Entry requirements:
- Registered with NMC or HcPC
- Minimum 18 months clinical experience
- UK degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Employed as a trainee SCP
- Allocated Clinical Supervisor
- Allocated Mentor – Senior SCP/SPR
Edge Hill University
Course lead: Sally Stuart
Contact: stuarts@edgehill.co.uk
Entry requirements:
- Registered with NMC or HcPC
- Minimum 18 months clinical experience
- UK degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Employed as a trainee SCP
- Allocated Clinical Supervisor
- Allocated Mentor – Senior SCP/SPR
- September intake