PerioperativeCPD provides free education for everyone working in the theatre environment. Theatre nurses, ODPs, anaesthetic assistants, technicians, practitioners, everyone is welcome.
Since 2015 we have become a trusted and respected source of free online CPD with a growing library of quality modules. Join the thousands of operating theatre professionals from over 20 countries who make perioperativeCPD such a success.
100% Free 
100% free for everyone. Run by a small group of ODPs’ (operating department practitioners) and designed as an open-access resource for anyone who works in the theatre environment.
We thank Proact Medical Ltd. for their sponsorship which helps cover the costs of running the website.
Verifiable
We hold all pass results for two years if you need proof for revalidation or CPD audit.
Certificates
Obtain over 80% in the module test and you can print off a certificate of achievement.
Educational
All modules & PDFs are free to download, print and keep, you are free to use them for your educational activities.*
We also have a student zone with modules for those new to anaesthetics and recovery (PACU).
Flash cards
Please click here to buy anaesthetic drug flash cards.
Common anaesthetic cards app for Android and Apple 
Our Common Anaesthetic Drugs app is essential for anyone new to anaesthetics or who wants to renew their knowledge.
The easy to use app includes more information then our physical flashcards and is designed to work off-line as many operating theatres have weak or no mobile coverage/Wi-Fi signal.
If you are an anaesthetic nurse, ODP, anaesthetic technician or new anaesthetic trainee then this app is for you. It’s not a textbook but a quick reference guide to what you need to know about common anaesthetic drugs.
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perioperativeCPD is an official partner of:
The United Nations Global Surgery Learning Hub provides appropriate in-service and pre-service education and training opportunities to all cadres involved in the delivery of surgical care as well as relevant stakeholders in research, policy, academia, and industry.
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