What qualifications do I need to be an ODP?

You’ll need to study a two-year diploma of higher education or three-year degree in operating department practice approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You can top up your diploma to a degree after qualifying if you want.

How long is ODP apprenticeship?

Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship | Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-Time | September Start. This programme has been endorsed by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) and approved by the sector Regulatory Body, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

What does an ODP do UK?

The role of an ODP allows you to provide individualised and skilled care for patients at all stages of their operation – from when they arrive in the operating theatre department, to discharge from the recovery room.

Is ODP better than nursing?

Nurses can leave theatres and work in all different specialities where the ODP can only ever work in a surgical or trauma type department. ODP Degree is best if you intend to stay perioperative but RGN will be best if you get bored easily or am not sure what area to specialise in.

Can an ODP work in A&E?

People have seen how the ODP role has developed into an integral part of theatres, with aspects of recovery, surgery, and anaesthetics covered by this very professional group. ODPs can work in A&E, ITU, head into management etc.

Can an ODP become a doctor?

With postgraduate training, ODPs can go on to become surgical care practitioners – qualified to complete certain surgical procedures under the supervision of a consultant surgeon. When this degree is included in the NHS practitioner training programme, it can open the door to a career as a healthcare scientist.

Is ODP a good career?

Locum or Agency ODPs normally get paid a higher hourly rate than Staff ODPs. For the right person with plenty of experience, it can be a really good career choice – especially if you’re looking for flexibility.

Are ODP in demand?

Operating Department Practitioners, just like Nurses and Doctors, are currently in very high demand. There is a national shortage of ODPs, with growing calls to address the shortage as a matter of urgency.

Is an ODP a nurse?

ODPs work as members of multi-disciplinary teams that include Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Nurses, Radiographers, Physician Assistant and TSWs (Theatre Support Workers).

Can ODPs give drugs?

ODPs use this mechanism extensively to administer a number of medicines to patients including antiemetics (to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting), analgesics (to treat pain) and controlled drugs as part of a peri-operative regimen.

Is ODP better than nurse?