BSc (Hons) Clinical & Professional Perioperative Practice course preparation
To help you feel confident and ready to begin your BSc (Hons) Clinical & Professional Perioperative Practice studies, we’ve put together everything you need to start preparing. Below you will find key department contacts, where you’ll be learning, useful resources and practical tips to help you make a smooth transition to university. Read on to find out what’s waiting for you.
Important: Occupational Health
You’ll be allocated an Occupational Health (OH) appointment at the clinic being held at both our Ormskirk and Manchester campuses. The clinics will be held within the first weeks of when you start the course (dates are yet to be finalised).
Please remember that it’s a condition of entry to the programme that you’re cleared and immunised by OH. If you don’t meet this requirement your place on the programme could be jeopardised. It’s also important to remember that if you’re not fully cleared by OH, you won’t be able to fully enrol on your course. This could then mean you can’t access your maintenance loan via Student Finance England.
So, to make sure this goes as smoothly as possible, you’ll need to provide details of your immunisation record to the OH Team when you complete the questionnaire.
If you’re unable to attend your allocated time slot, you must contact us, preferably giving at least 24 hours notice. If you’re unable to give 24 hours notice or have an issue on the day of your appointment, please email [email protected] or call the team on 01695 657797. The OH and School team will try to provide another appointment, but this is likely to be at the OH department based in Wigan and you will need to make sure that you attend.
Some of our placement settings may also require you to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of placement. If you’re not vaccinated or are part way through vaccination, please let us know as soon as possible. It’s likely that this will be included on your immunisation record which will be sufficient to confirm your clearance.
Where your learning will take place:
You can choose to study this course at Edge Hill’s Ormskirk campus or St James’, our Manchester City Centre location. At both locations, you’ll be taught in:
- Large lecture theatres – where you’ll learn the main theories and concepts for each module.
- Small group teaching rooms – where you can discuss what you’ve heard in your lectures and complete activities related to your lecture.
- Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre – where you can get hands on with equipment and practise in a safe environment (Ormskirk campus).
- Smaller tutorial space – for a more intimate and personalised learning session.
Modern clinical simulation suite, including a mock operating theatre, ambulance simulator and clinical skills stations (Manchester campus).
The Advancing Practice Project module is delivered at Alder Hey Institute in the Park in Liverpool.
Prepare for university
We know that you’re aware that studying at university will include hard work. But succeeding at university is more than academic ability alone. There are a few skills that you can start developing now, so that you’re a pro when it comes to the start of your studies in September.
- Time management – you may have to juggle assessments, lectures, work and social activities. Developing strong time management skills early on will help you to prioritise deadlines, stay organised and make the most of your time.
- Critical thinking – university study encourages you to question ides, evaluate evidence and form your own informed decisions. You’ll be expected to engage critically with the work you’re studying in a professional, academic manner. Your opinions matter, so don’t be afraid to share them.
- Teamwork – some modules may require you to work with others on your course to complete tasks and discuss analytical findings. Learning how to contribute confidently and work collaboratively as part of a team is a key professional skill.
- Independent work – in contrary to the above, it’s also important to be able to work independently. The majority of your work will need to be submitted individually, so it’s important you take ownership of your learning. And if there is something that you don’t understand, make sure you ask your tutor.
- Self-motivation – you’ll be encouraged manage your own workload. That means you won’t have a teacher chasing you for deadlines. So it’s important that you hold yourself accountable and make the decision to put the work in.
To remind yourself of your modules, please visit your course page:
If you’d like to complete any preparatory reading, you can search for any reading related to your course on our online reading list.
Useful websites:
- Department of Health and Social Care
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- World Health Organization
It’s also a good idea to take about the regulatory body’s website which will provide you with detailed information about the professional codes and standards that you, as an ODP, must adhere to:
The professional body for ODPs is the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP). Take a look at their website for information on curriculum guidance together with examples of some of the broader aims of the wider work of the college itself. As a student Operating Department Practitioner, you’ll be eligible to apply for student membership of the College.
Materials you may need:
It’s a good idea to wait until you start your course to buy any books or specific equipment as your tutor will be able to provide more details about what is essential. And our library may be able to provide you with reading materials. But there are a few things you may want to consider.
- Academic diary – a staple to help you with your time management as well as upcoming tasks in both your academic and personal life.
- Notepads and pens – some people prefer to do this digitally rather than on paper, whichever you prefer, make sure you have the resources to complete any notes you’d like to take. If you like to write on a physical notepad, consider an A5 size so that it’s easier to carry around.
And of course, anything else that you like to use for your academic studies, like highlighters, flashcards and folders.
Please note: You don’t need to buy any medical equipment such as a stethoscope, a fob watch, or theatre shoes. Shoes will be provided by the hospital where you are placed at, as will surgical scrubs to wear. You’ll be provided with a set of university scrubs within the first few weeks of the course starting, to be used for university-based clinical skills sessions.
Before you arrive, check out our UniSkills workshops. These sessions are designed to help you to build the academic skills that you’ll use throughout your time with us and beyond. Keep an eye on your emails for more information.
Please spend some time before the course starts making yourself comfortable with basic numeracy. You should be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide without the use of a calculator. You should also have a basic working knowledge of fractions, and decimals. BBC bitesize, or Corbettmaths are both useful resources for this, and can both easily be found on YouTube.
Making friends
Starting somewhere new can feel daunting and that is completely normal. Once you arrive, you’ll be able to find out what activities and clubs/societies are available for you to get involved with. These are the perfect way to meet like-minded individuals who share your passions.
Make sure to use our Students Life portal keep up to date with all the student events happening at Edge Hill.
Your department contact:
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Through our Assistive and Accessible Technologies Toolkits, all students have access to software and apps on their devices, including Mind Mapping, Text-to-Speech, Help and learn, and Note-taking on their devices. You can find out how to use these toolkits here:
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We pride ourselves in being accessible to all, helping you make the best out of your university experience. With over £350m invested, Edge Hill offers state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated study spaces and on-campus accommodation.
We also have created a range of guides to help you plan and navigate life at Edge Hill. You can gain access to these guides here:
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