Course summary
On this course you develop the skills you need to become a qualified operating department practitioner (ODP) able to offer coordinated patient-centred peri-operative care alongside surgeons anaesthetists and theatre nurses. This degree is designed for healthcare workers with an interest in becoming registered operating department practitioners able to offer compassionate safe and effective care through the peri-operative period a time when people can be at their most vulnerable. With an emphasis on reflective practice-based development your studies and training take place both at the university and in clinical practice where you work alongside a qualified mentor in a range of peri-operative care settings: anaesthetics operating theatres emergency departments intensive care and recovery. On completion of this course you are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an operating department practitioner. Why choose this course?
- It has a high overall student satisfaction rating of 92% (NSS 2022)
- 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
- 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
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
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.
Interview
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU