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Operating Department Practice at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

Course summary

This degree is designed for healthcare workers with an interest in becoming registered operating department practitioners (ODPs), able to offer compassionate, safe and effective care through the perioperative period - a time when people can be at their most vulnerable. You develop the skills to offer coordinated, patient-centred care alongside surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nurses in a range of perioperative care settings including operating theatres, emergency departments, intensive care and recovery. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

  • This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (the registering body). On course completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner.
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
  • Fully immersive simulation suites which allow you to practise your skills in ‘real-world’ situations including: a state-of-the-art mock operating theatre; anaesthetic equipment; recovery room; immersive suite, to practise simulation safely in different environments.
Partnerships and Collaborations We currently work closely with the following practice partners:
  • Bedfordshire Hospitals
  • Milton Keynes Hospital
  • Northampton General Hospital
  • Lister Hospital
  • Spire Harpenden
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Royal Papworth Hospital
  • Harefield Hospital
  • Keech Hospice Care
  • Feed Up Warm Up, a homeless charity in Hertfordshire
Your Student Experience
  • Develop the knowledge, competencies and clinical skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based care and to work confidently within a multi-professional team.
  • Practise your skills in high-tech simulation suites, supported by staff who are healthcare professionals.
  • Gain hands-on experience across a range of healthcare environments.
  • The University organises your placements for you within local trusts and other external partners - so you don’t have to worry about sourcing your own work experience.
  • Extend your knowledge with field trips to the Old Operating Theatre museum and the Wellcome Collection museum and library, both in London.
  • Take the opportunity to learn from sector-leading guest speakers at an ODP conference hosted by the University.
  • Benefit from a course that offers you the support of a qualified mentor.
  • Hone your critical thinking and decision-making skills so you can respond quickly to complex critical situations.
  • Gain a HCPC-approved qualification and a skill-set much sought after in the job market.

Modules

Areas of study may include:

  • Anaesthetic practice
  • Sciences for perioperative practice
  • Intraoperative surgical practice
  • Post anaesthetic care
  • Clinical leadership
  • Mentorship and supervision for perioperative practice
Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B701
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Luton Campus
Campus code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE grade C or grade 4 in Mathematics, English and Science NVQ Level 3 and A-Level General Studies will not be accepted. We are happy to consider applicants with alternative qualifications and/or work experience. If you would like to check if your qualifications will be accepted please contact the Admissions Team.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

We would strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of Covid-19 vaccinations prior to commencing the course.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Provider information

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Luton
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Clearing contact details

Admissions

0300 3300 073

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing


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Operating Department Practice at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS