Operating Department Practice (ODP)

This module aims to introduce the principles of surgery and surgical practice. Students will explore theory in order to begin, planning, implementing and evaluating surgical care.

This module aims to introduce the basics of anaesthetic and post anaesthetic practice. Enabling students to facilitate the establishment of basic general anaesthetic, local and neuraxial blockades alongside an anaesthetist as part of the multidisciplinary team.  

Students will also be introduced to patient assessment, being able to interpret clinical signs and symptoms during their perioperative journey. 

During this module students will be exposed to the anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic care of patients undergoing minor to intermediate surgeries and begin to evaluate practice in these areas.

This module aims to provide the student with an understanding in wrap around, holistic care of the surgical patient. This module will equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to plan for and effectively treat perioperative patients holistically throughout their journey. The module will introduce students to key legislation involved in the care of the patient within the perioperative journey.

This module will explore the concept health and wellbeing within populations, communities and individuals. By examining the impact of health and social disparities, inequities of opportunities, diversity and human rights on health and wellbeing and the impact on the perioperative patient and the practitioner. Students will develop early research, leadership and education skills in developing a health promotion resource for either patients or staff that addresses issues around physical and mental health and wellbeing at a local, national or global level. 

This module aims to prepare the student to undertake safe and effective Operating Department Practice and gain an initial understanding into the role of the ODP as a healthcare professional.

This module aims to develop previously introduced principles of surgery. Students will apply theory to a range of surgical practices that will allow them to plan and develop care for intermediate and major surgeries including emergency surgeries.  

Students will begin to develop leadership skills within the perioperative environment, managing theatre lists and engaging with legislation and processes in perioperative practice.

This module aims to encourage the student to work towards autonomy in anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic practice.  

The module will allow students to apply knowledge within anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic practice in order to plan and facilitate the care of patients undergoing a range of intermediate to major procedures under a variety of anaesthetic techniques and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

The module aims to develop the students previous understanding of anatomy physiology by exploring the development of physiology from birth to death. Students will learn about the physiological changes of pregnancy, development of foetus into adulthood and death. 

This module will also develop students understanding of pharmacology, enabling them to evaluate the use of drugs during perioperative care.

This module aims to enable the student to gather robust sources in order to evaluate perioperative practice. Furthermore, this module aims to inform best practice by analysing and applying research, audit, and service evaluations.

This module aims to enable the student to develop, evaluate and apply knowledge of the professional, legal, and ethical issues to Operating Department Practice.

This module aims to enable the student to further develop their knowledge, skills, proficiency, and confidence in safe and effective Operating Department Practice.

This module further develops the student’s role further from levels 4 and 5 into that of an autonomous practitioner. After this module students will demonstrate the ability to successfully assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for a complex range of elective and emergency surgical cases and for a diverse range of patient groups and comorbidities. Students will also develop an understanding and appreciation of the differing role of the Surgical First Assistant and the implications of this role on their professional practice.

This module aims to prepare students to develop on knowledge and skills acquired at levels 4 and 5 applying anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic practice within the critical care setting. Students will explore modern critical care settings and their potential role in areas such as Emergency Departments, High Dependency Units, Critical Care Units and Pain Management Teams.

This module aims to enable the student to support and guide fellow students during their clinical placement, through facilitating learning by making links between theory and practice. Students will also be able to apply approved assessment procedures and provide constructive feedback based on professional judgement.

The aim of this module is to develop the leadership and change management skills in the student and to facilitate transition from student to registered practitioner, being able to participate within the muti-disciplinary team in the perioperative environment, along with the constant need for change and improvement to meet its evolving needs.

This module aims to develop the student as an autonomous practitioner. Students will explore what it means to be a registered professional preparing them for a career within healthcare.