BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP)
Entry requirements
112 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBC to include Mathematics or a numerate subject Welsh BACC: Grade C and BB at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE: Science/Mathematics/Health Care/Nursing Diploma. Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes T Level: Pass (C and above) Interview Applicants are required to attend an interview. You will be required to demonstrate a real insight to, and enthusiasm for, the discipline. You should learn as much as you can about the profession, including where practitioners practice, and their role in modern healthcare. You must also demonstrate insight to your organisational skills and ability to effectively manage your studies. Additional The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Mathematics. (Must be achieved since 2016). One satisfactory reference An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. Unfortunately, as the Operating Department Practice course is funded by the NHS and students have to have placements in the local NHS Health Board we are unable to accept applications from students who require a Student Route Visa. We do not accept deferred applications for the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice course. If you are unable take up your place, you will need to reapply.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science, addressing ethics and professional practice across the perioperative journey. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course progresses from foundational to advanced surgical and anaesthetic practice, culminating in modules that develop autonomous practice. Graduates may apply to register as Operating Department Practitioners with the HCPC.
Modules
- Foundatons of Surgical Practice
- Foundations of Anaesthetic and Post-Anaesthetic Practice
- Anatomy, Physiology and Applied Sciences
- Holistic Care of the Surgical Patient
- Health Promotion in Operating Department Practice
- Developing Confidence in Operating Department Practice
- Developing Surgical Practice
- Developing Anaesthetic and Post-Anaesthetic Practice
- Advanced Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Research and Evidence Based Practice
- Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues In Healthcare Practice
- Informed Decision Making in Operating Department Practice
- Advanced Surgical Practice
- Critical Care Practice
- Facilitating Learning, Supervision and Assessment within Perioperative Practice
- Leadership, Excellence and Change Management and Improvement Health Care
- Becoming Autonomous in Operating Department Practice