Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (NA) (30 credits)
- Technology to Support Patient Care Within the Operating Theatre Department (30 credits)
- Introduction to Operating Department Practice (30 credits)
- Academic Skills Development - Nursing Associates and Operating Department Practitioners (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Pathophysiology: Illness And Its Impact Upon Individuals (NA) (15 credits)
- Enhancing Operating Department Practice (30 credits)
- Care of the Emergency Surgical Patient (30 credits)
- Medicines Management (NA) (15 credits)
- Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (ODP) (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Advancing Operating Department Practice (Apprentice EPA) (30 credits)
- Role Transition to Registered Operating Department Practitioner (30 credits)
- Surgical First Assistant Skills (30 credits)
- Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice (ODP) (30 credits)
Part time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Operating Department Practice (30 credits)
- Academic Skills Development - Nursing Associates and Operating Department Practitioners (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (NA) (30 credits)
- Technology to Support Patient Care Within the Operating Theatre Department (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Pathophysiology: Illness And Its Impact Upon Individuals (NA) (15 credits)
- Enhancing Operating Department Practice (30 credits)
- Medicines Management (NA) (15 credits)
Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Care of the Emergency Surgical Patient (30 credits)
- Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (ODP) (30 credits)
Year 5
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Advancing Operating Department Practice (Apprentice EPA) (30 credits)
- Role Transition to Registered Operating Department Practitioner (30 credits)
- Surgical First Assistant Skills (30 credits)
- Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice (ODP) (30 credits)