Course summary

Would you like to become a skilled healthcare professional working with a team of surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nurses? This Operating Department Practice (ODP) course will train you to become a practitioner able to provide high standards of compassionate care at each perioperative stage – from anaesthetic to surgery to recovery. You will learn from highly experienced staff, develop your confidence using modern simulation centre facilities and benefit from personalised feedback throughout the course. Half of your study time will be spent gaining clinical practice with an NHS trust operating theatre. What you'll study On this course you will learn in both classroom settings and in clinical practice so that you can apply your new knowledge to real situations. These opportunities reflect modern healthcare practice and will develop your ability to meet patient needs. This course aims to develop you into a perioperative practitioner who: • is safe, compassionate and confident • is professional and accountable • can work effectively as part of a mixed specialist team • is research-minded and able to use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to inform the clinical decisions you make in practic • is able to integrate theory to practice, promoting innovation and effective change • is an independent, highly motivated, reflective lifelong learner • meets the Standards of Proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners as set out by the HCPC and is eligible to apply to register. Standards for registration To meet the HCPC requirements for entry on the professional register, you will work to develop these broad skills: • effective communication • effective team-working • problem-solving • information technology (IT) • life-long learning. Support We will provide a supportive learning environment to help you gain confidence. You will learn using high-tech, innovative resources that make your classes fun and engaging. In addition, you will have: • teaching staff who are highly committed, passionate subject specialists • a personal tutor to guide you through your course • regular personalised feedback on your progress in theory and practice components • access to a variety of practice placements, thanks to our many partners. Placement partner Your placement is an essential part of your course. It will give you practical experience to apply what you learn in a real-world setting. We currently partner with the following healthcare organisations: • Frimley Health • Royal Berkshire Hospital (for RG postcodes only) • Ashford and St Peters • West Middlesex Hospital • London Northwest (Ealing, Central Middlesex and Northwich Park) • Imperial (St Marys, Hammersmith and Charing Cross) • Basingstoke and Winchester North Hampshire hospital trust • Barking and Havering foundation trust Kings and Queens • Redhill Hospital • Kingston.