Operating Department Practice

About this course

Operating department practice is the healthcare discipline concerned with the care of patients throughout the perioperative journey, encompassing the anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery phases of care. Operating department practitioners, known as ODPs, work alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing teams in theatres and procedure suites, performing tasks that range from preparing equipment and assisting with anaesthetic induction to scrubbing in for surgical procedures and supporting patients in recovery. The role demands clinical precision, detailed knowledge of procedures and equipment, and the communication skills to work effectively as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team under pressure. At Sheffield Hallam University, this full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing a supported entry route for students who want to build their preparation before startin

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 10 / 100Health associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Animal care and control services · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →

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