Operating Department Practice Diploma of Higher Education

Career opportunities

ODP’s are a vital part of any clinical team, and provide professional expertise during a patients’ stay in hospital. Although ODP’s are primarily employed within operating theatres, they are increasingly being recognised for their skills in other critical care areas. ODP’s may be found to be working in areas such as the following:

First Assistant to the Surgeon
Surgical Assistant
Scrubbed Person
Anaesthesia
Management
Education
Sterile Services
Transplant Teams
Intensive Care Units
Accident & Emergency
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
Trauma Teams
Day Surgery Units
Casting Rooms / Orthopaedic Clinics

Once registered with the HPC professional body, diplomats are eligible to work as registered ODPs in the UK or other consenting countries around the world. There is also the option to continue studying and learning through professional development units and courses.

Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus)

School:
School of Health and Social Care,

Accreditations:
College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) and Health Professions Council (HPC)

Duration:
2 years (including mandatory placements)

Delivery method:
Full-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 240 tariff points
For 2013 entry: 260 tariff points, including 80 from one A-level (e.g. C) or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
Biology, Science, Health & Social Care

Recommended GCSEs:
A minimum of 4 (grades A*-C) including Maths and English or appropriate Key Skills Level 2. A Science subject is preferred

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 7.0 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
B991

Course reference:
DHODPF

Related courses:
Health and Social Care

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