BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Program Overview

This 39-month program in Perioperative Practice equips students with the knowledge and skills to become Registered Operating Department Practitioners (RODPs). Through blended learning and state-of-the-art simulation facilities, students explore modules in anatomy, physiology, anesthesia, and best practices. The program is fully funded, focuses on work-based learning, and prepares graduates for a variety of healthcare roles.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Modules:
• Introduction to Perioperative Practice
• Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia
• Exploring Aspects of Anatomy and Physiology
• Holistic Care of the Surgical Patient
• Practical Concepts in Anatomy and Physiology
• Care of the Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia
• Perioperative Pharmacology and Physiology
• Promoting Best Practice in the Operating Theatre
• Post-Anaesthetic and Acute Care
• Research Methods
• Enhanced Clinical Skills in Perioperative and Clinical Care
• Undergraduate Major Project
• End Point Assessment (EPA) integrated into final on-programme assessments

Teaching:

• Blended approach of face-to-face campus teaching, work-based learning, and online teaching
• State-of-the-art theatre skills laboratories for simulation practice

Careers:

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (RODP)
• Career opportunities in:
• Anaesthesia
• Recovery
• Management
• Education
• Sterile supplies
• Transplant teams
• Intensive care units
• A&E
• Helicopter emergency services
• Patient transfers

Other:

• 39-month program
• Fully funded by employer and government
• Work-based approach allows for impact in the workplace
• Develops essential skills and knowledge for high-quality patient care
• Facilitates change and innovation in patient care
• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Tuition fees are fully funded by your employer and the Government