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Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, and healthcare teams to deliver patient care during surgical procedures. Choosing a career in perioperative practice means joining a fast-paced operating theater team, offering rewarding professional opportunities.
Our BSc(Hons) in Operating Department Practice provides comprehensive theoretical foundations, covering the three key components of the role: anesthesia, surgery, and post-anesthesia care. As an HCPC-regulated program, you'll learn from expert faculty, utilize specialized simulation labs, and benefit from strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers. Through clinical placements, you'll acquire practical experience in perioperative settings and may observe ODPs working within multidisciplinary teams across diverse healthcare environments. These experiences demonstrate how ODPs make vital contributions to various medical specialties in clinical practice.