BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's degree

In London and Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Duration

    3 Years

Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) are important members of the perioperative team. They work in a specialist and dynamic environment, providing care during the anaesthetic, surgical and recovery phases of a patient’s hospital treatment. The role requires practitioners to have in-depth knowledge and skills in areas such as anatomy and physiology, illness and disease, surgical and anaesthetic procedures, legal and ethical issues, and teamwork. You will be equipped with the skills required to care for patients undergoing surgery and anaesthesia and completion of the programme will enable you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified ODP. You can choose to study at the Edge Hill University campus or our Manchester City Centre location.

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London
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Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

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On request

About this course

Following registration as an Operating Department Practitioner you will be able to apply for jobs as a registered practitioner in operating theatres. You can then progress your career in various directions, including advanced clinical roles, educational research or management positions in your chosen area of expertise.

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112 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, for which no specific subjects are required, plus at least five GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.

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Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Surgery
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Operating Department
  • Physiology
  • Clinical Governance
  • Social care
  • Perioperative Environment
  • Leadership
  • Health Care
  • Anaesthetic Care
  • Ethical
  • Practitioner

Course programme

Year 1

PUP1145 Practice Learning: Developing Proficiency (40 credits)

PUP1156 Infection Control and Safety Aspects of Perioperative Care (20 credits)

PUP1157 Fundamental Principles of Surgery and Anaesthetic Practice (20 credits)

PUP1158 Legal, Ethical and Social Issues in Perioperative Care (20 credits)

PUP1162 Application of Anatomy and Physiology in Perioperative Practice (20 credits)

Year 2

PUP2169 Practice Learning: Enhancing Proficiency (40 credits)

PUP2196 Appraising Research in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

PUP2230 Principles of Post-Anaesthetic Care (20 credits)

PUP2231 Principles and Management of Specific Patient Groups in the Perioperative Environment (20 credits)

PUP2232 Clinical Governance (20 credits)

Year 3

PUP3137 Practice Learning: Achieving Proficiency (40 credits)

PUP3151 The Role of Enhanced Scrub Practitioner (30 credits)

PUP3160 Emergency Care in the Perioperative Environment (30 credits)

PUP3161 Leadership in Perioperative Practice (20 credits)

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

 Assessment will be ongoing throughout the programme. Theoretical assessments can consist of exams, written assignments, oral presentations, oral examinations, and practical exams called Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. Practical assessments take place in the workplace and in clinical skills facilities.

Who will be teaching me?

 The main teaching team for this programme are experienced tutors with an extensive background in perioperative care. In addition, nurses, anaesthetists, perioperative practitioners, practice facilitators, workplace mentors and other academic members of staff will be involved in elements of teaching and assessment. The programme team will support you through the provision of a module leader, personal tutor and link teacher who are able to offer academic and pastoral support as required.

If you are a UK or eligible EU student joining this pre-registration degree in academic year 2016/17 (i.e. March 2017 entry)

Financial Support

 If you are a UK or EU student joining this degree in academic year 2016/17 (i.e. March 2017 entry), you may be eligible to apply for a means-tested NHS Bursary, a non-means-tested NHS Grant, and a Maintenance Loan from the Government.

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