Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London

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University of Greenwich

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Avery Hill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,100 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

About

This BSc Hons Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship will prepare you to provide high standards of care to patients undergoing surgery. Youâ€™ll learn to work with a team of highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses in an Operating Department in NHS Trust Hospitals and the Independent sector.

The course combines both academic and clinical practice. This allows you to put your learning into practice and develop the skills required to care for patients, primarily in the operating department. Some learners will have the opportunity to complete a Surgical First Assistant Skills endorsement and develop specialist skills to assist surgeons during surgery.

From the start of your apprenticeship, you will need to be employed full-time (30 hours or more per week) in an appropriate healthcare setting where you can train as a registered ODP. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered Operating Department Practitioner.

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This course combines academic study with clinical placements where a range of health professionals will assist in your Operating Department Training.

Some of your learning will take place in our brand-new simulation suite where you will be able to practice your acquired skills in a supported simulated environment.

You will be able to earn while you learn.

You will need to apply through your employer as they will be funding your apprenticeship.

Disciplines

Health Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi with minimum 80%
English language requirements

English Program Requirements

The most widely available and commonly held English language qualification by international students is the IELTS test, run by the British Council. If you do not hold a valid English language qualification before you apply to study with us, any offer we make will be conditional on you achieving a required IELTS score.

Career

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

During the programme you will have placements in the Operating Theatre Department and other associated clinical practice areas. When on placement you will be allocated a practice educator who will support your learning and development on placement and will complete the formal assessment of your clinical practice learning.

How long is my placement?

During the programme you will complete a minimum of 1800 hours in practice during the 3-years full time and 5-years part time. Placement is an opportunity to relate theory learnt in the programme to practice and to develop the professional, team working decision making skills which are required of an Operating Department Practitioner.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

On completion of your degree, you will be eligible to apply for professional registration as an Operating Department Practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council and to commence your career as a registered Operating Department Practitioner.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Careers Service is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We strive to deliver a professional service with the aim of empowering our students to achieve their potential. We provide the following:

CV and cover letter checks
Application support
One-to-one careers advice
Interview tips and support
Careers fairs
Internships
Graduate jobs.

More about careers.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,100 / year

How to Apply

International applicants can apply via an authorised in-country representative or direct to the university via the online application form.

If you prefer, you can also apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

If you would like to find out more about us before making an application, or discuss how your qualifications equate with our entry requirements, telephone our International Office on +44 (0)20 8331 8136, or drop us an email at [email protected].

In order for the university to assess your suitability to the course, you will need to submit a completed application, including your full academic transcripts, any English language qualifications and references (and any other additional documentation required for your choice of course).

Applying online

You can apply using the online application form, through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), or via one of our in-country representatives.

Our in-country representatives are able to offer you advice on application and visa requirements. To contact the representative in your country, visit our country specific guidance.

To apply for a research programme such as a PhD, please view applying for a research degree.

What happens next?

Upon receipt of your application, the International Office will make an assessment of your suitability to the course, taking into consideration your education history, academic and language qualifications, any business experience, references and your personal statement.

Receiving an offer

If you meet the entry criteria, you may receive an unconditional offer. If you have yet to meet a condition, such as IELTS score of 6.0, or if you have to complete an academic qualification, you will receive a conditional offer subject to you satisfying that condition.

If you do not meet the requirements, you may be offered a place on a more suitable course.

If you applied through a representative, the offer will be addressed to you and sent to their office.

All offers are sent electronically to either our agent or direct to your e-mail account. Only authorised University of Greenwich staff can make offers of courses. Normally, this means course directors and admissions tutors. The International Office makes offers for courses up to and including Master's degree level. In-country representatives do not make offers, but will pass on offers made by the university.

Accepting your offer

If you wish to accept the offer, please sign and return the acceptance of place, accompanied by the pre-registration deposit.

As soon as you fulfil any academic conditions of your offer, it is important you send us your documentation, so that we can qualify your offer as unconditional. Following this, we can initiate the process assisting you to obtain your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) reference number, you will be sent a CAS checking sheet, which you must check, complete and return as soon as you can. We will then be able to issue a CAS statement containing your CAS number.

Please note: All applicants making student visa applications from outside the EEA/EU, or who are already studying in the UK and applying for a new course, require an electronic Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) reference number instead of a visa letter.