Operating Department Practice

About this course

Operating Department Practitioners are a distinct and essential clinical profession within the surgical team, working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists and scrub nurses to ensure that every stage of a patient's theatre journey proceeds safely and effectively. ODPs are responsible for preparing the operating theatre and surgical equipment, supporting patients through the anaesthetic phase, assisting during surgery, and helping to manage the patient's recovery in the post-anaesthetic care unit. It is a role that demands clinical precision, the ability to work calmly under pressure, and a genuine commitment to patient welfare at moments of significant vulnerability. At the University of Portsmouth, this three-year full-time degree is mapped to the professional standards required for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Operating Department Practitioner. You will

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