Course Overview
Our course enables you to become a confident, capable ODP able to carry out complex activities in operating theatres and allied healthcare settings. You will be supporting patients as they prepare for, undergo and recover from routine and emergency surgical and anesthetic procedures.
You will be guided by staff, within both the University and clinical practice, who has extensive experience in this field of practice and in interprofessional education, which is key to the teamwork needed for patient care.
Once successfully completed, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an operating department practitioner.
You will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon successful completion of the course. Newly qualified operating department practitioners typically start their careers on a band 5 (NHS) before progressing to higher bands following professional development and experience over a period of time.
General Eligibility
A Levels BBC
BTEC DMM
Access 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits
International Baccalaureate 9 Points
Combinations A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points
Mathematics and English language at GCSE grade C/4 or above.
Part Time Work Details
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement