BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Course Overview This program prepares you for a professional career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), a vital and dynamic role within the modern perioperative team. You will gain the essential knowledge and practical skills required to provide high-quality patient care across the anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery phases of treatment. The course combines rigorous academic study with extensive clinical placements to fully equip you for this demanding and rewarding profession. Key Program Highlights Comprehensive curriculum covering anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and legal/ethical issues Extensive hands-on clinical placements across various settings within the North Wales Health Board Development of critical skills for anaesthetic, surgical, and post-operative recovery care Focus on enhancing professional capabilities in leadership, management, and interdisciplinary teamwork The only program of its kind in North Wales, offering a unique and critical career pathway