BSc(Hons) Operating Department Practice

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice is a full-time undergraduate course offered by the University of Huddersfield. This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). Throughout the three years, students will have a blend of academic and practical experience in a wide range of healthcare settings.Course Content: The course includes subjects such as anatomy and physiology, the concepts of professional and evidence-based practice, and the study of surgery and anaesthesia. Additionally, skills to help in managing patients' health and wellbeing pre and post operations are part of the curriculum. Key Modules: The key modules are outlined in three levels. Level 4 includes modules like Professional Paramedic Practice, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, and Foundations of Operating Department Practice. Level 5 covers modules such as Applied Health Sciences, Evidence Informed Practice, and Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient. Level 6 encompasses modules like Independent Project, Leadership and Management and Advanced Specialist Roles in Operating Department Practice. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning that upon graduation students are eligible to register and practice as an ODP.Future Careers: The course prepares students for careers primarily focusing on operating department practitioners. They can work in various areas of healthcare like anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery phases of a patient's hospital stay both in public and private healthcare sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.