BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Program Overview

This apprenticeship program prepares individuals to become Registered Operating Department Practitioners (RODPs). Through on-programme assessments and an integrated End Point Assessment, students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to apply for HCPC registration. Upon completion, graduates have career opportunities in various healthcare settings, including anesthesia, recovery, management, and intensive care units.

Program Outline

Assessment:

You will be assessed at the end of each module you undertake (on-programme assessments) which will contribute towards the final award of your qualification. You will also undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete your apprenticeship. The EPA for this apprenticeship is integrated into the final on-programme assessments. Therefore, on successful completion of your degree, you will also complete the apprenticeship and be ready to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Careers:

On successful completion you will be able to apply to be a Registered Operating Department Practitioner (RODP) with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Career opportunities are wide-ranging in the UK and overseas, and include:

• anaesthesia
• recovery
• management
• education
• sterile supplies
• transplant teams
• intensive care units
• A&E
• helicopter emergency services
• patient transfers