Operating Department Practice Courses

Overview

Two student operating department practitioners prepare an IV solution with a tutor looking on. Our accredited Operating Department Practice (ODP) degree equips you with the expertise required to work in the anaesthetic, surgical and recovery phases of perioperative care as part of a multi-disciplinary operating theatre team.

Operating department practitioners are typically responsible for assisting patients before surgery, preparing specialist equipment and drugs, working alongside the surgeon, providing the correct surgical instruments and materials, and assessing and monitoring patients during recovery.

You can choose to study our ODP degree at the Edge Hill University campus or St James’ in Manchester.

Courses

Two student operating department practitioners adjust the dressing of a patient on a hospital trolley.

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (April 2020 entry only)
BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (September 2020 entry onwards)

In addition to the above degrees which enable you to train as an operating department practitioner, we also offer a professional development programme for qualified ODPs.

BSc (Hons) Clinical and Professional Perioperative Practice

Facilities

Four student operating department practitioners carry out cardiac massage with one student preparing a defibrillator. Whether you choose to study at Edge Hill University or St James’, you will enjoy access to some of the best teaching and learning resources in the country for Operating Department Practice students.

The clinical skills facilities at Edge Hill University include ward simulations and operating theatres with industry standard equipment, as well as robot-style mannequins that can simulate a wide range of symptoms, from pregnancy to a temperature.

The facilities at St James’ in Manchester include a mock operating theatre, ambulance simulator and clinical skills stations. A 3D immersive simulation suite enables you to practice clinical scenarios in a realistic, supportive and safe environment.

Gallery

Two student operating department practitioners check a prescription before administering an injection.

Two student operating department practitioners adjust the dressing of a patient on a hospital trolley.

Two student operating department practitioners draw up drugs from glass vials while a tutor directs them.

Student operating department practitioners engage in conversation while another student studies a case record.

A group of four student operating department practitioners move a patient on a hospital trolley.

A group of four student operating department practitioners examine the mouth of a patient on a hospital trolley.

A group of four student operating department practitioners arrange airway tubing for a patient on a hospital trolley.

A group of four student operating department practitioners look at an ECG monitor.

A group of four student operating department practitioners monitor a patient airway device.

Student operating department practitioners stand around a hospital trolley.

Three operating department practice students transport a patient on a hospital trolley under the supervision of their tutor.

A large group of student operating department practitioners move a critically ill patient on a trolley. Lots of monitors and IV drips are attached to the patient.

Three student operating department practitioners observe a patient monitor while the patient lays on a hospital trolley.

A student operating department practitioner carries out cardiac compressions while another student looks on.

Three student operating department practitioners treat a patient with cardiac compressions while a tutor offers advice.

Four student operating department practitioners carry out cardiac massage with one student preparing a defibrillator.

A student operating department practitioner carries out cardiac compressions on a patient on a hospital trolley while three of her peers look on, two consulting a flow chart.

Three student operating department practitioners attend a patient on a trolley with one student squeezing a drip bag.

A group of three student operating department practitioners administer CPR to a patient on a trolley with a student adjusting an IV solution.

Four student operating department practitioners look after a patient, with one drawing up a drug with a needle and syringe.

Two student operating department practitioners draw up drugs with a needle and large syringe.

Two student operating department practitioners attempt to pass an airway in a mannequin.

Three student operating department practitioners manage a patient's airway with a fourth student looking on from behind.

Three student operating department practitioners watch over a patient on a trolley with a tutor looking on.

Two student operating department practitioners prepare medicines.

Two student operating department practitioners prepare an IV solution with a tutor looking on.

A student operating department practitioner hangs up an IV solution in a bag.

A classroom of student operating department practitioners sat at desks listening to two lecturers.

Open Days

A prospective student and her father speak with a member of staff during an open day. If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.

You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.

Alternatively, if you are considering studying Operating Department Practice in Manchester, you may wish to attend an open event at St James’. You can visit our Oxford Street site, talk to tutors, chat to current students, attend a subject presentation to find out more about training to work as an ODP, and take a tour of the clinical skills simulation suite.

View open day dates at Edge Hill University and book your place

View Manchester open event dates and book your place