Operating Department Practice Diploma of Higher Education

Would you like to work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and other professionals to plan, deliver and evaluate the care of patients who are undergoing surgical or anaesthetic procedures?

This specialised diploma will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to provide care to patients during the three phases of perioperative practice: anaesthetics, surgery and post-anaesthetic care.         

Approved by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), successful completion will allow you to apply to become a registered operating department practitioner (ODP), a role that is in high demand both within the NHS and independent sector.

Whilst studying on this course you will spend time in our specialised clinical skills centre, which boasts state-of-the-art facilities and training equipment that is at the forefront of the sector.