BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies Bachelor's degree at Teesside University

You are introduced to evidence-based practice and sources of evidence: primary and secondary research, guidelines, audits and evaluations. Consider how to use sources of evidence to support clinical decision-making and develop skills in formulating focused questions, developing effective search strategies and literature retrieval.

You are introduced to the foundation knowledge for perioperative practice with an emphasis on reducing the risks of infection in the operating department. Using an evidence-based approach and making reference to local and national guidelines and policies, this module introduces the principles of safe perioperative practice. Where appropriate, selected content from human biology, physics and chemistry is included. Within the context of infection prevention, you recognise your professional respons

This multidisciplinary module introduces basic processes principles and concepts of human physiology required by a range of health professionals, including healing and repair processes.

This module develops your knowledge and skills to actively participate in patient care associated with theatre interventions linked to portfolio competencies. You're placed in a variety of theatre placements to work towards developing competency in the three areas of operating department practice – anaesthesia, surgery and recovery.

You develop an understanding of your role in the delivery of contemporary health and social care within the context of interprofessional practice and behaviour, preparing you for the demands of practice and ensuring you are sufficiently informed and equipped to practice safely. The module will also introduce you to the concepts of continuous professional development and lifelong learning and the tools to demonstrate this through the use of the e-portfolio. This will prepare you to produce eviden

This module develops your ability to apply, relate and critically analyse evidence-based knowledge that underpins current perioperative practice. The main focus is on clinical decision-making and the effective use of the assessment process to ensure individualised care and applying safe practice within the perioperative environment. You develop the knowledge and skills to promote independent learning whilst exploring the wider legal, ethical and governance issues that contribute towards the adva

Build on your knowledge of different research methodologies, designing a project using primary or secondary research methods.

You develop your operating department practitioner understanding of pharmacology, specifically drug groups used for patients undergoing operative procedures. You do this through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars delivered over seven days and followed by a summative unseen exam. The module develops your knowledge of the methods of storing, handling, preparing and administering of drugs in the operating department environment.

Assessment: lectures, workshops and seminars delivered over seven days and followed by a summative unseen exam

Following on from Perioperative Practice Year 1 for ODP, this module further develops your knowledge and skills to actively participate in the patient care associated with theatre interventions linked to a portfolio of competencies. You are placed in a variety of theatre placements to develop competency in the three areas of operating department practice - anaesthesia, surgery and post anaesthetic.

Build on the practice/clinical skills and knowledge you need to achieve the Health and Care Professions Council proficiency standards for ODPs. You are placed by your practice placement educator in a variety of theatre placements to develop your knowledge and skills across the appropriate areas in anaesthetic practice, surgical scrub and post anaesthetic care. You work alongside practice mentors to maintain your practice competencies and achieve a range of advancing clinical skills, including in

Develop your knowledge and understanding of healthcare, statutory and professional policy. Explore their impact on patient care, professional practice and service delivery. Consider theories and concepts related to continuous professional development such as leadership, human dimension of change and quality improvement. You provide evidence of your personal and professional development using an e-portfolio to demonstrate critical reflection and action planning. This ensures you are prepared for

Consolidate and further develop the knowledge and skills you gained during previous modules. You carry out the project you designed at level 5. Preparation includes completing the ethics application, all supplementary documentation, designing data collection forms and ensuring the topic is approved. You are allocated a supervisor who provides up to eight hours of one-to-one support through an agreed method of communication. Taught sessions are on data collection, analysing and synthesising meani

Prepare for mentoring and coaching when qualified. You critically reflect on your own skills and apply the mentoring/coaching training theory to develop and learn new skills. Practice opportunities allow you to apply theory with other ODP students.