Operating Department Practice
UCAS Code: B700
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
104-112 Tariff points from 3 A levels, to include a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at grade C.
106-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science, Health & Social Care or Nursing), to include a minimum of 21 level 3 credits in Science subjects at merit or above.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54, to include a Principal Subject in a single Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at M3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent/GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 points from the IB Diploma, with 654 at Higher Level, to include 5 points from a Higher Level in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE).
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
To include a Higher Level Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at H3.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a Science subject.
104-112 Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers, to include a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at grade D.
UCAS Tariff
104-112 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE). All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP) workers, including students, are tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The consent, test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department.
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About this course
**Overview**
Are you enthusiastic, great with people and keen to make a living improving and saving lives?
Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) are an essential part of the surgical team. They take care of patients, prepare the surgical environment and equipment, and act as a vital link between the surgical team, other hospital departments and patients.
Our BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice degree course, which we've developed with the local National Health Service acute Trusts and the private sector, provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to be work in this demanding and rewarding role.
After the course, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Operating Department Practitioner. You'll be able to work in area such as anaesthesia, surgery and recovery.
**Approved by:**
This course is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
**What you'll experience**
On this course you'll:
- Develop your skills as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
- Do lots of practical exercises to prepare you for the challenges of this field – you'll spend approximately 60% of your time in clinical practice
- Observe, examine, assess and engage with patients in a variety of healthcare settings with supervision and support from registered healthcare professionals
- Practise examinations and procedures on human patient simulators and our high-fidelity patient simulator in the Centre for Simulation in Health and Care
- Use your skills in one of our clinical placement operating theatres
- Develop your leadership, communication and problem solving skills
- Improve your academic research abilities
**Careers and opportunities**
What jobs can you do with an Operating Department Practice degree?
As a registered Operating Department Practitioner, you'll be able to take on roles such as:
- surgical care practitioner
- team leader
- theatre manager
- sterile supply manager
- practice educator
After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Foundation of Evidence Based Practice
- Foundations of ODP Professional Practice
- Fundamentals of Perioperative Practice
- Science Informing Practice
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Applied ODP Professional Practice (placement)
- Engaging with Service Improvement
- Evidence Based Decision Making
- Perioperative Care of Specialist Patient Groups
- Perioperative use of Drugs
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- Complex Perioperative Care
- Enhancing ODP Professional Practice (placement)
- Leading Safe and Effective Care
- Project
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through tests (academic or practical/skills based), performance-based clinical practice assessments, online assessment, academic written work/portfolios, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), presentations, project.
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Science and Health
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19,890 nursing qualifications were awarded in 2015, making it much the most popular degree in the country. Despite that, we have a serious shortage of nurses - estimates suggest that we're over 20,000 nurses short - that is only set to continue. So it's no surprise to see that the very large majority of nursing graduates go on to become nurses, and that starting salaries are pretty competitive. There are lots of different specialties to choose from (including midwifery), and the most common by far is adult nursing, but the typical end result for graduates is the same — they go on to become nurses (or midwives). That’s not to say that you can’t do anything else. Some nursing graduates get other jobs - usually, but not always, in health or caring professions, or management, and with nurses in such demand, there are always going to be options for you. Do be aware that even this doesn't necessarily guarantee you can get the exact nursing job you want exactly where you want though - some flexibility in type of job and location will still help your career.
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