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You’ll scrub up and prepare the surgical equipment, help manage the patient’s airway and play a major role in keeping them safe.</p> <p>During the course, you’ll spend half your time on placement, working alongside other ODPs, surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and healthcare assistants.</p> <p>To prepare you for the operating department, we provide access to state-of-the-art simulated operating theatres. Here, you’ll practise essential skills such as patient monitoring, assessment, performing interventions, and administering treatments on both manikin patients and live service users. You will also be exposed to simulated emergencies where you’ll refine your ability to respond effectively under pressure and manage the situation.</p> <p>We believe healthcare is best learned through hands-on experience. 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It will enable you to apply your theoretical knowledge in the operating theatre environment.</p> <p>Your placements will take place at a variety of hospitals across Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire and the West Midlands. You will work under supervision in a range of surgical areas, including general and abdominal surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, and ear, nose and throat.</p></div> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Placement locations"><p>Placements are in high demand, and it is your responsibility to travel to where you are placed. 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You will learn a range of clinical skills, including scrubbing up, carrying out blood pressure checks, oxygen monitoring, managing airways and performing basic life support. Using our simulation facilities, you will practise these skills on manikin patients.</p> <p>We also cover anatomy and physiology, including developing an understanding of the respiratory and immune systems. You will learn about safe medication practices as well.</p> <p>There will be an introduction to the role human factors play in patient safety. You’ll also attend a service users’ conference to hear patients’ experiences of healthcare for their real-world feedback.</p> <p><strong>Second year:</strong></p> <p>In your second year, you will explore research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed strategies, as well as data collection and analysis techniques such as questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be revisited, emphasising drug administration, legal frameworks, and the management of drug errors. You'll develop enhanced recovery skills, manage deteriorating patients, and address safeguarding, dignity, confidentiality, and human factors in post-anaesthetic care.</p> <p>The course will cover care across diverse populations, including paediatric, obstetric, bariatric, and geriatric patients, while addressing changing care needs and conditions like musculoskeletal injuries, respiratory, cardiac, and neurological disorders. There will be a focus on end-of-life care, critical care, faith, and LGBTQ+ considerations, alongside evidence-based practice and social/environmental impacts on co-morbidities.</p> <p>Hands-on skills such as cannulation, ECGs, catheterisation, and invasive monitoring will be taught and developed during clinical placements. You’ll explore ENT anatomy, patient safety initiatives, and difficult airway management. The year also includes a focus on professional development, resilience, conflict resolution, and linking personal wellbeing with professional practice.</p> <p><strong>Third year:</strong></p> <p>In your final year, you’ll engage in evidence-based practice, learning to structure literature reviews, understand the hierarchy of evidence, and explore your role in research. Leadership and change management will be key themes, addressing clinical leadership theories, accountability, communication, and teamwork in healthcare settings.</p> <p>You will focus on theoretical models of learning and teaching, exploring effective mentoring and supervision techniques to prepare you for the transition to qualified professional practice, also covering self-progression strategies like CV writing, interview techniques, and HCPC guidance.</p> <p>Clinical emergencies, human factors, and the role of the surgical first assistant will be covered, alongside patient safety principles. Your final practice placement will allow you to apply and critically reflect on your skills, enhancing your patient care. Wellbeing topics will include solution-focused therapy, legal and ethical dilemmas, and strategies for personal accountability.</p> <p>Employability sessions will provide insights on job applications and transitioning from student to registrant, along with service user perspectives on wellbeing and recovery.</p></div> <h3>Academic year</h3> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Academic year"><p>The course operates on a modular basis. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity.</p> <p>All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.</p></div> <div> <h3 data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time">Professional body accreditation</h3> <p data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="SITS" data-field="Accreditation type">Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner.</p> <div class="accreditation-logos" data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Accreditation logos"> <img data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" src="/image-library/courses/accreditations/health-care-professions-council-logo.xd1c2a2e7.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="HCPC Logo" /> <img data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" src="/image-library/courses/accreditations/codp-logo.x0435e0fe.jpeg?crop=220,93,39,82" loading="lazy" alt="CODP Logo" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-1/4@tablet" data-source="Automated" data-field="News story entries, via Press Office"> <div class="card card--flex card--primary"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/news/article-images/naser-rashid-web.x0a635ca3.jpg?w=320" loading="lazy" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <h3 class="card__title h5"> <a href="/news/2024/11/people-person-finds-his-calling" class="link--stretched">People person finds his calling</a> </h3> <p><span class="tag">News</span></p> A University of Staffordshire graduate is making positive changes to people’s lives after qualifying as an ODP </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid" aria-label="Modules" id="course-modules"> <div> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Module statement [in Standard Statements]"> <h3>Modules</h3> <p>The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="pathway-container pathway-container--lead-course" data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="SITS" data-field="Modules"> <section id="pathway-bsc-hons-full-time-standard-route"> <div class="js-slider--generic sits-course-modules"> <div> <div id="pathway-bsc-hons-full-time-standard-route-standard-route-1"> <div id="pathway-bsc-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-1-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 1 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 1 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="clinical-practice-wellbeing-and-simulation-part-1" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Clinical Practice, Wellbeing And Simulation Part 1 </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="fundamental-clinical-skills" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Fundamental Clinical Skills </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="fundamental-professional-context" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Fundamental Professional Context </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="fundamentals-of-bioscience-and-pharmacology" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Fundamentals Of Bioscience And Pharmacology </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="fundamentals-of-the-operating-department-practitioner" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Fundamentals Of The Operating Department Practitioner </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-bsc-hons-full-time-standard-route-standard-route-2"> <div id="pathway-bsc-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 2 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 2 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="clinical-practice-wellbeing-and-simulation-part-2" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Clinical Practice, Wellbeing And Simulation Part 2 </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Developing The Role Of Operating Department Practitioner </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="holistic-care-across-the-lifespan" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Holistic Care Across The Lifespan </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="introduction-to-research-methods" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Introduction To Research Methods </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="post-anaesthetic-care-and-advanced-pharmacology" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Post Anaesthetic Care And Advanced Pharmacology </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-bsc-hons-full-time-standard-route-standard-route-3"> <div id="pathway-bsc-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-3-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 3 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 3 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="clinical-practice-wellbeing-and-simulation-part-3" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Clinical Practice, Wellbeing And Simulation Part 3 </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="enhanced-operating-department-practice-and-emergency-care" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Enhanced Operating Department Practice And Emergency Care </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="leadership-and-service-development" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Leadership And Service Development </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="research-in-practice" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Research In Practice </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="transition-to-an-autonomous-practitioner" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Transition To An Autonomous Practitioner </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="clinical-practice-wellbeing-and-simulation-part-1" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Clinical Practice, Wellbeing And Simulation Part 1</h3> <p>Please see marketings quick guide for assistanceThis is a module based primarily in clinical practice where you will apply the theory that you have learnt in university to patient care in the Operating Department. The module is supported by clinical placements where you will participate in the development and assessment of your clinical skills and applied knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop and practice essential clinical skills in the skills laboratory as well as opportunities to practice patient care in the simulated environment. This module also has a wellbeing focus to equip you with the tools and confidence to be a resilient practitioner. This includes mindfulness, breathing techniques, peer support and introduction to a Buddying system.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR40113</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="fundamental-clinical-skills" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Fundamental Clinical Skills</h3> <p>This module will offer students the opportunity to practice and undertake a range of clinical skills vital for safe and effective patient care in clinical practice. This will be taught using a flipped classroom style where students use a range of technologies to inform their learning and then the opportunity to practice the skills safely within the facilities on campus. This will then link closely with student clinical practice placements, which is assessed through a separate module. Teaching and learning in this module will also link closely with the theory content for Introduction to Bioscience and Pharmacology and Clinical Practice, Simulation, and Wellbeing 1 where relevant skills will be grouped together to form part of simulated practice.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR40114</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="fundamental-professional-context" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Fundamental Professional Context</h3> <p>This modules focus is to introduce you to the professional context of the Operating Department Practitioner including concepts of professionalism, legal and ethical factors, and communication. This module will also give you an introduction into essay writing and assist in developing your academic study skills and writing at degree level.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR40117</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="fundamentals-of-bioscience-and-pharmacology" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Fundamentals Of Bioscience And Pharmacology</h3> <p>This module will refresh your existing knowledge of anatomy and physiology and will link with the skills content of practice modules. This will support the student to work through the theory that links with the relevant clinical skills, aiding the links between theory and practice and promoting 100% learning. This module also links with Clinical Practice, Simulation and Wellbeing 1 where relevant skills will be grouped together to form part of simulated practice</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR40116</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="fundamentals-of-the-operating-department-practitioner" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Fundamentals Of The Operating Department Practitioner</h3> <p>Would you like the opportunity to hear directly from patients? Studying this module will provide you with the opportunity to attend a Service Users Conference, this conference will provide you with an introduction to the many types of patients you will care for as an Operating Department Practitioner and hear their experiences of healthcare. This module also includes an introduction to human impacts and user-friendly systems (human factors and ergonomics) within the theatre environment and the national policies that underpin practice specifically linked to theatre and recovery.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR40115</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="introduction-to-research-methods" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Introduction To Research Methods</h3> <p>This module will develop your awareness of the importance of research in Allied Health. The module will give you the opportunity to explore the features that make up a research paper and the ethical considerations in relation to professional standards. You will hear from staff, trust partners and students on their own personal research projects, past and present and have opportunities to ask questions.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR50118</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="clinical-practice-wellbeing-and-simulation-part-2" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Clinical Practice, Wellbeing And Simulation Part 2</h3> <p>Clinical Practice, Wellbeing and Simulation Part 2 builds upon all that you have covered at Level 4. At this level, focus shifts to more challenging aspects of the role of the Operating Department Practitioner. This includes areas such as challenging behaviours in practice, supporting others whilst maintaining boundaries, continuous professional development and employability, this will be achieved through a combination of taught theory, simulation, virtual placement and traditional clinical placements.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR50114</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="developing-the-role-of-operating-department-practitioner" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Developing The Role Of Operating Department Practitioner</h3> <p></p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR50115</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="post-anaesthetic-care-and-advanced-pharmacology" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Post Anaesthetic Care And Advanced Pharmacology</h3> <p>Please see marketings quick guide for assistanceThis module will explore the role of the operating department practitioner within post-anaesthetic care exploring enhanced recovery skills and associated pharmacology building on the knowledge previously gained at level 4. The safe management and storage of drugs, legal issues of drugs and drug errors including examples from practice and exploration of case studies will be covered whilst also exploring the concept of human factors and ergonomics and the impact this has on patient safety within the post anaesthetic care unit.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR50117</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="holistic-care-across-the-lifespan" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Holistic Care Across The Lifespan</h3> <p>This module will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge regarding the Holistic approach to patient care by critically exploring the role of the Operating Department Practitioner when caring for a patient with additional needs and belief systems or lifestyle choices that may be different from our own. You will also explore the care of patients across the lifespan, considering changing care needs and peri-operative care adjustments.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR50116</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="research-in-practice" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Research In Practice</h3> <p>This module will allow you to explore secondary research surrounding a topic chosen by yourself, you will interpret the quality of research and the application of ethics in the research process and formulate an extended literature review to draw a conclusion to your chosen research aim.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR60027</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="clinical-practice-wellbeing-and-simulation-part-3" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Clinical Practice, Wellbeing And Simulation Part 3</h3> <p>This module focuses on the more challenging elements of the role of the Operating Department Practitioner. This includes topics that will assist you in de-escalation of difficult situations, safeguarding yourself, peers and patients whilst focusing on a wellbeing approach. This module also provides opportunities to practice difficult situations in a simulated environment. You will also hear from service users with lived in experiences of recovery from surgery and illness. There is a focus upon connecting wellbeing with practice and you will achieve your final proficiencies in clinical practice during your placement experiences as part of this module.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR60024</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="leadership-and-service-development" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Leadership And Service Development</h3> <p>This module will provide you with knowledge and skills which will support you to lead improvements in the quality of patient care and the development of Operating Department Practice and to look at service delivery within increasingly varied care systems</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR60026</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="transition-to-an-autonomous-practitioner" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Transition To An Autonomous Practitioner</h3> <p>This module will assist in the transition from student to qualified Allied Health Professional. Undertaking this module will equip you with the skills to support and assess Allied Health students. It will also provide you with the skills to recognise your own learning and teaching style and the impact this has on you as a future Practice Educator. You will explore key themes of transition to becoming a registered professional and consider the professional responsibility you have towards yourself, colleagues, service users and the general public. You will also undertake practical preparation for employment and ongoing professional development.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR60028</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="enhanced-operating-department-practice-and-emergency-care" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Enhanced Operating Department Practice And Emergency Care</h3> <p>This module will prepare you for involvement in clinical emergency situations and give you the confidence and knowledge to recognise how human factors and ergonomics affect patient safety and enhance care. This module will explore the widening role of the Operating Department Practitioner with opportunities to simulate advanced skills and difficult airway techniques. You will also attend the Resuscitation Councils Intermediate Life Support course, with the opportunity to attain one years certification.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ODPR60025</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>    </div> </section> <div id=""> <section class="slab slab--bg-knot-neon align-full js-waypoint-page-section" id="entry"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Entry requirements</h2> </div> <div class="tabs js-tabs"> <nav class="tabs__nav"> <ul class="tabs__list"> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link is-selected" href="#home__eu">UK qualifications</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#international">International qualifications</a></li> </ul> </nav> <section class="tabs__section" id="home__eu"> <div class="grid row mini-template-grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet mini-template-grid__column"> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Additional entry requirements"><p><strong>Typical UCAS offer: 112-120 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above.</strong></p> <ul> <li>GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent</li> <li>Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM</li> <li>Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity</li> <li>UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall</li> <li>OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM</li> <li>T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer</li> </ul> <p>All applicants are required to complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health check.</p></div> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Entry requirements statement [in Standard Statements]"> <p>We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, <a href="/contact">contact us</a> and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="international"> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="International entry requirements"> </div> <p>For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages. </p> <div id="country-selector"> <div class="card card--flex"> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h4">Choose your country</h3> </div> <p>Check our entry and English language requirements for your country.</p> <label for="countryPicker" class="show-for-sr">Select country here</label> <select name="countryPicker" id="countryPicker" class="country-picker__dropdown"> <option value="" selected="selected">Please select</option> <option 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src="/image-library/courses/facilities/odp-skills-lab-400x400.x5b3af6cc.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> ODP Skills Lab </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>The ODP Lab allows students to learn skills, ranging from operating theatre and anaesthetics to surgery and recovery. The lab provides a safe environment and is fitted with the equipment you would expect to see within an operating theatre setting. <span id=tile-odp-skills-lab-read-more class=read-more__link data-item=tile-odp-skills-lab-additional>Read more</span></p> <span id="tile-odp-skills-lab-additional" class="read-more__text"> <p>For more information, visit <a title="ODP Skills Lab" href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/facilities/technical/operating-department-practitioner-skills-lab">Operating Department Practitioner Skills Lab</a></p> </span> <div class="facility-icons"> <a href="https://virtualtour.staffs.ac.uk/campus/stafford/operating-theatre-simulation/" target="_blank" class="button button--outline-grey"> <i class="icon icon--360-red"></i> View virtual tour </a> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> <div> <article aria-label="Operating Department Equipment"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-neon-light"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/operating.x8656fca8.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> Operating Department Equipment </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>You'll practice a range of patient care scenarios from basic vital signs monitoring to responding to emergency situations such as cardiac arrest.</p> <div class="facility-icons"> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> <div> <article aria-label="Immersive Suites"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-lavender"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/immersive-suite-facility.x8d460bf5.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> Immersive Suites </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>Our immersive suites can simulate almost any environment from hospital to office and house to roadside. The suite allows 360 projection with realistic sounds from that environment.</p> <div class="facility-icons"> <a href="#" data-modal-trigger="750ddcbe-0313-48ef-ba8a-de91ea54384c" class="button button--outline-grey"> <i class="icon icon--play-circle-red"></i> Watch video </a> <a href="https://virtualtour.staffs.ac.uk/campus/stafford/smaller-immersive-suite/" target="_blank" class="button button--outline-grey"> <i class="icon icon--360-red"></i> View virtual tour </a> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="750ddcbe-0313-48ef-ba8a-de91ea54384c" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Immersive Suites</h3> </div> </div> <div class="ratio ratio--16x9"> <p class="optanon-video-message optanon-category-C0003" data-src=""> Sorry, this video requires the use of functional cookies which you have not consented to use. <a class="ot-sdk-show-settings" onclick="return false;" href="#">Change your cookie settings</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHmPiew7KSI">watch the video on the provider's website</a> </p> <iframe class="optanon-category-C0003" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rHmPiew7KSI" title="Video: Immersive Skills Labs - Centre for Health Innovation"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </section> <section class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue"> <div class="wrap"> <article id="videos" class="playlist"> <h2 class="playlist__title">Featured videos</h2> <div class="grid"> <section class="playlist__list col-1/4@tablet"> <ol class="list--unstyled"> <li><a class="playlist__link selected" href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fdHF6QnmydA">People person finds his calling as Operating Department Practitioner</a></li> <li><a class="playlist__link " href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VcjaLDD9Fpo">There will always be job security as an ODP</a></li> <li><a class="playlist__link " href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hLMhIpNSsVE">Operating Department Practice - Skills session</a></li> <li><a class="playlist__link " href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rHmPiew7KSI">Immersive Skills Labs - Centre for Health Innovation</a></li> <li><a class="playlist__link " href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5FKwZH7pxRA">Meet Iona - ODP Vlog</a></li> </ol> </section> <section class="playlist__video col-3/4@tablet"> <div id="playlist__item-container" class="ratio ratio--16x9"> <iframe id="playlist__item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fdHF6QnmydA" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </section> </div> </article> </div> </section> <section class="slab slab--bg-knot-blue js-waypoint-page-section" id="careers"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Careers</h2> </div> <div class="grid grid--spaced"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet " data-source="Contensis" data-field="Careers and employability"> <p><strong>Graduate Destinations</strong></p> <p>Our ODP graduates provide a broad range of hospital services in the operating department ,and associated areas, such as intensive care and emergency departments. Some choose to continue their studies through degree and higher degree pathways. Others work abroad in countries such as New Zealand and Australia.</p> <p><strong>Employment Opportunities</strong></p> <p>Graduates start as Band 5 on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale at £29,970. Due to the high demand for ODPs and the specialised nature of the role, this figure can be significantly higher in some areas. Hard-working ODPs also benefit from rapid promotion due to their specialist skills, with many advancing to senior roles within a few years of qualifying.</p> <p>The experience you gain at the university may lead to opportunities in management, education, research, or clinical specialisation in advanced surgical or anaesthetic roles.</p> <p>With ODP rapidly gaining popularity, there are worldwide opportunities to share this profession and its best practices abroad.</p> <p>All students have access to <a href="/student-life/opportunities/professional-experiences">Career Connect</a>, our dedicated careers team.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="margin-top-2xl"> <div class="wrap"> <aside class="banner banner--with-image banner--bg-digital-blue" data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time"> <div class="banner__bg" style="background: url(/about/images/zebra/catalyst-banner.jpg);"> </div> <div class="banner__body"> <div class="hgroup"> <div class="title"> <h2>Open Day</h2> </div> <div class="title title--bg-white"> <div class="h4 title__highlight"> Saturday 29 March 2025 </div> </div> <div class="title title--bg-white"> <p>Explore our campus and facilities, find out more about the courses you're interested in and connect with our lecturers and current students.</p> </div> </div> <div class="banner__cta"> <a href="/visit/undergraduate-open-day" class="button button--caps">Book now</a> </div> </div> </aside> </div> </div> <section class="js-waypoint-page-section" id="teaching"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Teaching and assessment</h2> </div> <div class="tabs js-tabs"> <nav class="tabs__nav"> <ul class="tabs__list"> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link is-selected" href="#teachingOverview">Overview</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#teachingStudyTime">Study time</a></li> </ul> </nav> <section class="tabs__section" id="teachingOverview"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <h3 class="h4">Teaching</h3> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Teaching"><p>You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory practical sessions. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your academic mentor at least twice a year. You will be taught in first-class learning spaces and online throughout your course.</p> <p><strong>Immersive simulation</strong></p> <p>We are sector-leading in the use of gamification, augmented, virtual (VR) and mixed reality within the curriculum. Our students are involved in virtual theatre tours, learning anatomy and physiology with the inclusion of VR and thought-provoking gamified learning to embed their knowledge using a variety of new technologies.</p> <p>Throughout your studies, you will participate in real-time simulations and scenarios on manikins using technical operation theatre equipment within our Skills Labs. These sessions include:</p> <ul> <li>Basic A-E sessions in year 1</li> <li>Deteriorating patient and co-morbidities simulations in year 2</li> <li>Moving to more advanced Emergency scenario simulations in year 3</li> </ul> <p>Supporting the acquisition of practical skills, students also have learning experiences using our Advanced Task Trainers including: urinary catheterisation, intravenous cannulation and laparoscopic camera holding.</p> <p>Alongside these are hands-on sessions involving Service Users as patients, keeping our students focused on the patient-centred approach to excellent healthcare.</p></div> <div class="toggle-read_more read-more__hidden"> <h3 class="h4">Learning support</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Learning support [in Standard Statements]"> <p>In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:</p> <ul> <li>study skills such as reading, note-taking and presentation skills</li> <li>written English, including punctuation and grammatical accuracy</li> <li>academic writing and how to reference</li> <li>research skills</li> <li>critical thinking and understanding arguments</li> <li>revision, assessment and examination skills</li> <li>time management</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="h4">Additional support</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Additional needs support [in Standard Statements]"> <p>Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.</p> </div> <h3 class="h4">Feedback</h3> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Feedback"><p>You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="teachingStudyTime"> <div> <div> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Study time"><p>Your overall workload will consist of class contact hours, independent learning, assessment activity and study visits where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. However, you can normally expect that time spent in scheduled teaching and learning activity will be highest in Level 4, decreasing in Levels 5 and 6 as independent learning becomes more significant.</p></div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <h3 class="h4">Independent learning</h3> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Independent learning"><p>When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.</p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="teachingAssessment"> <div> <div class="grid grid-3-cols" data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time"> </div> </div> </section> </div>  <section class="slab slab--bg-offwhite align-full"> <div class="wrap"> <h3>Staff</h3> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-1@tablet page-section" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Teaching staff"> <p>You will be taught by an expert teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Postgraduate research students who have undertaken teaching training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader.</p> <p>Your tutors are experienced practitioners who will bring real-life experiences to your learning using the most up-to-date skills and technologies.</p> </div> <div class="col-1@tablet" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Staff profiles"> <div class="js-slider--generic" data-slick='{"slidesToShow": 2.1, "slidesToScroll": 2}'> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Rebecca Wright</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Senior Lecturer</p> <p>I am the lead for direct entry BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice I contribute to both the teaching and planning for both direct entry and apprenticeship students.</p> <a href="/people/rebecca-wright-1" class="button button button--outline"> Rebecca's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Dawn-Marie Sharman</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Senior Lecturer</p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Ben Woodrow-Hirst</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Lecturer</p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/stan-mills.xbf61c979.png" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Stanley Mills</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Lecturer</p> <p>Stan is a registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and lecturer within University of Staffordshire. He has experience in clinical mentoring and supervision, simulation training and theatre leadership across NHS and private hospital trusts. </p> <a href="/people/stanley-mills" class="button button button--outline"> Stanley's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>  </div> </section> <section class="slab js-waypoint-page-section" id="fees"> <div class="wrap">  <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Fees</h2> </div> <div class="tabs js-tabs"> <nav class="tabs__nav"> <ul class="tabs__list"> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link is-selected" href="#feesOverview">Overview</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#feesAdditionalCosts">Additional costs</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#feesFinancialSupport">Financial support</a></li> </ul> </nav> <section class="tabs__section" id="feesOverview"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time"> <p><strong>For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:</strong></p> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 column"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Tuition fees for BSc (Hons)-Full-time</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Study option</th> <th>UK / Channel Islands</th> <th>International</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Full-time</td> <td id="home-fee-SSTF-F-S-C-0025-bsc-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22" data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="home-fee-SSTF-F-S-C-0025-bsc-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22">£9,535 per year of study</td> <td id="overseas-fee-SSTF-F-S-C-0025-bsc-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22" data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="overseas-fee-SSTF-F-S-C-0025-bsc-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22">£19,000 per year of study</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis"> <p><strong>UK and Channel Island students:</strong> This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.</p> <p>**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="feesAdditionalCosts"> <div class="grid grid-3-cols"> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Fee inclusions"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Included in tuition fees</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Included in the fees:</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time"><ul class='tick-list'> <li>The School will fund uniforms, occupational health screening and DBS services.</li> </ul></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Fee exclusions"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Not included in tuition fees</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Not included in the fees:</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time"><p>Some students may choose to take an elective placement outside of our standard Practice Learning Placement circuit. Where this is the case, the costs associated with travel, accommodation, insurance etc will be the responsibility of individual students.</p> <p><strong>INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY</strong></p> <p>International Students, like all others, should be aware of the additional costs they will incur of travelling to their Practice Learning Placements (which constitutes fifty per cent of the course over three years). This is in addition to the costs associated with studying away from home such as accommodation.</p> <p>International Students are unlikely to be eligible for the additional financial support offered to some UK/EU students. The International tuition fee includes a contribution to the yearly Practice Learning Placement tariff which will allow students to access the full range of clinical learning experiences.</p></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Accommodation and living costs</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Accommodation and living costs</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-source="Contensis" data-field="Accommodation fee statement [in Standard Statements]"><p>Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. </p> <ul> <li><a href="/student-life/accommodation/our-accommodation">View our accommodation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/living-costs-and-loans">Read more about living costs</a></li> </ul></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="feesFinancialSupport"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div> <h3 class="h4">Sources of financial support</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Financial support sources [in Standard Statements]"><p>If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by reading our <a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/additional-funding">additional funding web pages</a>, or visiting <a href="http://www.gov.uk/">www.gov.uk.</a></p></div> </div> <div> <div data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis"> <h3 class="h4">Scholarships and additional funding</h3> <p>As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our <a href="/student-life/fees-and-finance/additional-funding">funding</a> page to find out more and check your eligibility.</p> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Our students</h2> </div> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Student testimonials"> <section class="tabs__section" id="studentStories" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="js-slider--generic" data-slick='{"slidesToShow": 3.1, "slidesToScroll": 3}'> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--burgundy" aria-label="Samantha Powell"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/samantha-powell-contensis-400x400.x9bb9604d.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>Our simulation suite can be set up as a theatre, the mannikins talk to you. You can set it up to be whatever situation you want. And it is a great help because you can practice on all of those, get any mistakes out of the way before you head into placements.</p> <p>I think it's an important part of learning to have that facility and I think we're very lucky to have that.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Samantha Powell </p> <p>Student</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--dark-blue" aria-label="Nikhil Kana"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/nikhil-khana-contensis-400x400.x3d2d9018.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>ODP is a valuable career because it's being part of a surgical team. As being part of a multidisciplinary team, you can have a say, you can be part of the treatment, but you're playing a big role in implementing care. So, it's assisting the anaesthetist, assisting in the surgical or recovery. You're a big helping hand for the physicians.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Nikhil Kana </p> <p>Student</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--teal" aria-label="Mikey Blakeley"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/mikey-blakeley-contensis-400x400.x50b559d3.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>Placement is a great time to figure out what you want to do with the ODP role. You get hands on experience; you work with a great team of mentors, and you can go around various hospitals. You learn real life skills and you can go around many theatre areas and different specialties with different members of the team, including surgeons, anaesthetists, other ODPs, scrub nurses, it's a good experience.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Mikey Blakeley </p> <p>Student</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--digital-blue" aria-label="Jacob Mattu"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/jacob-mattu-odp-contensis-400x400.x4ca97e6b.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>I had nearly a ten-year gap when I started the course. I didn't know anything, but the lecturers here are very supportive. I am proud to be a part of Staffordshire University. I feel like I'm in the right place. So that has built my confidence. I’ve learned so many things, just in the first year. I feel like I'm on the right track.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Jacob Mattu </p> <p>Student</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--burgundy" aria-label="Coral Edge"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/portrait-edge-coral-odp.xde90954e.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>The skills lab is amazing. You get to develop skills which you can use in practice. Before we even got a placement, I learned how to scrub up. It just gives you that extra bit of confidence and a little head start.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Coral Edge </p> <p>Graduate now working at Leighton Hospital</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--dark-blue" aria-label="Jules Brown"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/portrait-brown-jules-odp.x68fce6ec.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>The course has a really good reputation and practice. A lot of people locally like people who are trained at Staffs.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Jules Brown </p> <p>Graduate</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--teal" aria-label="Catherine Williams"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/portrait-williams-catherine-odp.x3a016d58.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>In my maternity placement I got to be involved in scrub and delivering a baby through caesarean section which was an amazing experience</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Catherine Williams </p> <p>Graduate</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--digital-blue" aria-label="Simona Cashen"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/simona-odp-400x400.x52785e78.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>As an ODP, your days are never dull, filled with moments of triumph, challenges overcome, and lives forever changed. You're not just a healthcare professional; you're a guardian of hope, a champion of healing, and a true embodiment of the power of teamwork and compassion in the face of adversity.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Simona Cashen </p> <p>Student</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue js-waypoint-page-section" id="apply"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Apply</h2> </div> <div class="box box--bg-slate"> <div class="box__content" data-mode="bsc-hons-full-time"> <table class="table--apply"> <thead> <tr> <th>Location</th> <th>Award</th> <th>Study option</th> <th>Start date</th> <th><span class="visually-hidden">Apply Link</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-source="SITS"> <tr> <td data-label="Location">Centre for Health Innovation Stafford</td> <td data-label="Award">BSc (Hons)</td> <td data-label="Study option">Full-time</td> <td data-label="Start date">22 September 2025</td> <td class="table--apply__buttonCell"> <a href="http://www.ucas.com/apply" class="button button--block button--pointy">Apply now</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="wrap"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div class="slab"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <h3 id="rules-heading">Rules and regulations</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Rules and Regulations [in Standard Statements]"><p>If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.</p> <p>Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: <a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/students/course-administration/academic-policies-and-regulations">University Policies and Regulations</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="wrap"> <h3 class="margin-bottom-xl">Social media</h3> <div class="grid grid-3-cols margin-bottom-xl" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Social media accounts"> <div> <a class="iconBox iconBox--facebook" href="https://facebook.com/StaffsODP" target="_blank"> <div class="iconBox__icon"> <i class="icon icon--facebook-white"> </i> </div> <div class="iconBox__content"> <div class="h6 iconBox__title">ODP at Staffordshire University on Facebook</div> <p>ODPs are highly qualified, skilled people; the intense nature of the role and the responsibilities requires intellect, physical and emotional intelligence</p> </div> </a> </div> <div> <a class="iconBox iconBox--x" href="https://twitter.com/StaffsUniODP" target="_blank"> <div 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