Operating department practice degree | BSc (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-07-09 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-11-26 |
Program Overview
Course overview
Accredited
Operating department practitioner
Health Education England talk about the role of an operating department practitioner
You can expect to work within the whole of the perioperative environment across a variety of surgical specialities assisting anaesthetists and surgeons alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
Our patient-centred course equips you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to ensure that you can fully contribute to healthcare delivery in a dynamic and fast-moving surgical environment. Graduates will also be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
You gain early exposure to practice and gain experience across a variety of specialist areas including general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ear, nose and throat, obstetric surgery, anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic care. Over 50% of the course is within operating theatres and placements throughout the North East with supervised practice alongside experienced clinical staff and previous Teesside ODPs. You follow various shift patterns including nights and weekends to gain the maximum learning experience. You develop the essential skills and knowledge supported by evidence-based learning in the University with lectures, seminars and practical activities in our excellent clinical skills labs and simulated operating theatre. Your learning is underpinned and enhanced by the academic team’s decades of collective experience in theatre settings.
All new and continuing eligible students on this course will receive a £5,000 learning support fund each year, which is non-repayable. Eligible students can also apply for reimbursement of essential expenses for travel and accommodation to attend practice placements.
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Program Outline
Outline:
Year 1:
- Introduction to Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals
- Foundations of Perioperative Care
- Introduction to Human Physiology for Healthcare Professionals
- Perioperative Practice Year 1 for ODP
- Professionalism for Health Professionals
Year 2:
- Clinical Decision Making in the Perioperative Environment
- Dissertation Planning for Health Professionals
- Perioperative Pharmacology
- Perioperative Practice Year 2 for ODP
Final Year:
- Perioperative Practice Year 3 for ODP
- Professional Development for Operating Department Practitioners
- Service Improvement for Operating Department Practice
Modules:
- Each module focuses on developing knowledge and skills for working within the perioperative environment.
- Modules cover topics such as perioperative pharmacology, infection control, evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, leadership, and professionalism.
- Modules are delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars, and practical activities.
Assessment:
- Each module is assessed separately using a variety of methods:
- Examinations
- Practice portfolios
- Poster presentations
- Written assignments
- The program aims to develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Teaching:
- The program utilizes various teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Practical sessions
- The program utilizes a team of experienced and qualified lecturers, researchers, and practitioners.
- The program emphasizes student-centered learning and encourages active participation in class.
Careers:
- Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Career opportunities are available in:
- NHS hospital trusts
- Private hospitals
- Primary care trust clinics
- Armed forces
- Graduates can also pursue careers in:
- Postgraduate study
- Teaching
- Theatre management
Other:
- The program is designed to prepare students for a career as an operating department practitioner (ODP).
- The program is accredited by the HCPC.
- The program includes a strong focus on clinical experience and skills development.
- The program emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
- The program offers a supportive learning environment with access to various resources and support services.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Full-time:
- UK applicants:
- £9,250 a year
- International applicants:
- £17,000 a year
Other details:
- Fees are per year.
- Payment information is not provided in the context.
- The length of the course is 3 years.
