BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

The BSc Operating Department Practice at the University of East Anglia is a program designed for individuals who wish to provide critical support during anaesthesia, surgery, and recovery phase of patients undergoing surgery. The course focuses on the application of theoretical principles to practice in the clinical environment.Course Content: The programme engages students in learning and practising the skills essential for patient care in the perioperative environment. It includes training in essential perioperative skills such as full aseptic technique, handling and understanding surgical instruments, wound closure, patient assessment, alongside the development of professional behaviours. Key Modules: The course offers key modules such as Foundations of Operating Department Practice, Pharmacology for the Perioperative Practitioner, Advanced Surgical and Anesthesia Practice, and others. The course spans over three years with each year focusing on the development of different skills and competencies.Accreditations: The BSc Operating Department Practice is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) indicating that it meets national standards for the industry.Future Careers: The course equips students with the skills necessary for careers including Active Surgical Practice, Anaesthetic Practice and Post Anaesthesia Care. These roles exist within the public, private and voluntary sectors in the UK and overseas. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.