BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

The BSc Operating Department Practice course offered by the University of Gloucestershire is a full-time, three-year course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality patient care throughout surgical procedures, from start to recovery. The program also involves a considerable amount of hands-on clinical practice, which allows students to apply learned theories into real-world contexts.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of areas, including anatomy and physiology, surgical practice, anaesthetic practice, recovery practice, interprofessional learning, research methods, and emergency care, among others. It also includes a lot of practical work, with students dividing their time almost evenly between academic study and placement in a local NHS Trust.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Applied Sciences for ODP, Developing Professional Practice for ODP, Applied Biological Sciences, Anesthetic Care, Surgical Care, Recovery Care, Applied Pharmacology and Emergency Care in Practice.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), empowering graduates to apply for HCPC registration after completion. It's also endorsed by the College of Operating Department Practitioners.Future Careers: Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers as Operating Department Practitioners, where they can work in a variety of areas including anesthetic, scrub or recovery roles. They could also progress in their profession to become Advanced Practitioners, educators, managers, or researchers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.