Program Description

Learn to work in operating theatre departments and critical care environments — providing important care for patients undergoing surgical and anaesthetic interventions.

Course summary

• Qualify for practice on a College of Operating Department Practitioners-accredited course.
• Be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) under the protected title of Operating Department Practitioner.
• Learn in practice based environments including operating theatres, maternity units, critical care and A&Es.
• Get hands-on practice in our simulated operating theatre, ward, skills rooms and anatomy labs.

This course prepares you for a career in

• operating theatres
• recovery units
• critical care
• resuscitation and A&E
• further studies leading to roles such as Surgical First Assistant (SFA), Anaesthesia Associate, Surgical Care Practitioner
• leadership and management

Admission Requirements

• Standard XII with an average score of 65%

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.5

Remarks:

IELTS Waiver Available.