Operating Department Practice
Entry requirements
96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
96 UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
96 UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
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UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
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About this course
Don your scrubs and head straight into the theatre with our highly practical BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice degree validated by the HCPC. If you’re fascinated by the surgical environment, our Operating Department Practice degree is for you.
From the word go, you’ll be spending time in a real theatre, out on placement and in true-to-life skill labs, building up all the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
As a graduate, you’ll find there are opportunities in a host of specialisms from anaesthesia to intensive care and beyond. And, thanks to our course meeting the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), you’ll be able to dive right into your career as an ODP.
We know that our Operating Department Practice students want to learn from the best, so many of your teaching sessions will be delivered by people who already work in the field. We’ll also look at how you can use research and reflection in your day-to-day work. This offers you the chance to benefit from their experiences, insights and expertise during your time at ARU.
Both our campuses have a mock operating theatre for you to hone your skills and knowledge in simulated environments.
You won’t be restricted to these simulated spaces, though. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience working in all the essential clinical specialities as you put your new-found skills into practice while out on placement.
Thanks to our three-year placement schedule, you get experience of working in all the essential clinical specialities. We offer placements in leading NHS and private hospitals:
Essex: Queens, Colchester, Basildon, Harlow, Southend, Broomfield (all theory will be taught at Chelmsford)
Cambridgeshire: Hinchingbrooke, Ipswich, Lister, Papworth, Peterborough, Kings Lynn (all theory will be taught at Cambridge)
London: Kings College, Whittington, North Middlesex University Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Royal Free Hospital (all theory will be taught at Chelmsford).
This highly practical course will develop your clinical skills in live settings. You’ll learn to take responsibility for a patient’s all-round welfare and to assess their journey through the surgical environment. You’ll also learn to work as part of a theatre team made up of professionals from a variety of clinical disciplines. We’ll explain how you can do all of this safely, and within current legal, ethical and professional boundaries.
Modules
Year 1:
·Introduction to ·Perioperative Practice
·Exploring Aspects of Anatomy and Physiology
·Principles and Practices of Anaesthesia
·Practical Concepts in Anatomy and Physiology
·Holistic Care of the Surgical Patient
Year 2:
·Perioperative Pharmacology and Physiology
·Care of the Patient Undergoing Anaesthesia
·Promoting Best Practice in the Operating Theatre
·Post-Anaesthetic and Acute Care
Year 3: ·Research Methods
·Enhanced Clinical Skills in Perioperative and Critical Care
·Undergraduate Major Project
·Leadership Practice in Health and Social Care (Distance Learning)
Assessment methods
We carry out regular assessment so that you and your tutors can monitor your progress. Besides exams, you'll be assessed on assignments, presentations, research critiques, critical-incident analyses, case studies, literature reviews, and specialised practice competencies.
This is a three-year programme
Please note that you will need to complete all of the above core modules. This course does not have any optional modules. Modules are subject to change and availability.
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