Operating Department Practice (South West) - DipHE
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Bachelor's degree
In Exeter
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Exeter
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Duration
2 Years
This two-year Diploma programme, delivered with the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital as part of a wider peninsular partnership, prepares you to become an Operating Department Practitioner - a vital part of the operating theatre team, with a role that varies from day to day.
Operating Department Practitioner programmes at Birmingham City University (BCU) have an excellent track record of developing knowledgeable, compassionate and skilful health professionals who meet the needs of both patients and healthcare employers.
The employability of our students is maximised by exposure to quality placement learning experiences and the development of transferable skills which is reflected in consistent and exceptionally high employment on graduation. This unique partnership, delivered at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Campus, has been developed to meet the future workforce needs of the NHS and independent sector in the South-West as well as providing national employment opportunities
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About this course
The programme combines theoretical and practical components, complemented with clinical placements in a range of specialities and settings. The overarching aim is to develop and refine clinical competence and the application of best evidence-based knowledge to direct patient care in contemporary healthcare settings.
Your work will be assessed using a mix of methods depending on the module or area of study and includes text-based submissions, written examinations, oral examinations, presentations and clinical skills assessment both in placement and simulated in university. The range of assessment methods is chosen to not only indicate a level of achievement but to also develop and demonstrate a range of skills transferable to the modern healthcare environment.
It is anticipated that the development of transferable skills throughout your programme will enhance your employability on graduation and provide a sound foundation for future professional development.
The academic team are dedicated to the development of future caring professionals and have many years of experience delivering perioperative education in the academic and clinical settings. The teams’ experience of delivering perioperative care in the ‘real world’ provides an excellent resource that helps students develop a clear understanding of the relationship between theory and practice. Additionally, the team are committed to the enhancement of perioperative care more widely through publication and information sharing in the wider healthcare environment.
To prepare students to meet the requirements for eligibility to apply for entry onto the Health and Care Professions Council register as Registered Operating Department Practitioners.
Combines theory with clinical placement to enhance awareness of different specialities in preparation for employment in operating theatre departments.
Develops transferable skills for working in a range of health care settings and recognising the need for life-long learning.
Three subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Science subject
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application
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Subjects
- University
- Healthcare
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- Communicate effectively
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- Clinical workload
- Recording strategies
- Informed decisions
- ODP fits
Course programme
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Caring in the perioperative environment
- Introduction to Anaesthetic & Post Anaesthetic Care
- Introduction to Bioscience
- Student transition to higher education, becoming an Allied Health Care Professional
- Introduction to Surgical Practice
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Developing Surgical Practice
- Applied Biosciences
- Influences on Perioperative Practice
- Managing Anaesthetic Care and Post Anaesthetic Care
- Transition to Registered Practioner
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Operating Department Practice (South West) - DipHE