This course has been designed to provide the opportunity to study Operating Department Practice BSc(Hons) whilst being employed in the perioperative environment. During this apprenticeship you’ll get a strong grounding in the theory exploring what is involved in the three interconnected aspects of the role: anaesthetic, surgical and post anaesthetic.

 

In line with the apprenticeship model, the course is designed to support a training in practice approach. Whilst undertaking the course you’ll remain employed by your host organisation and will spend 80% of your time in your current workplace. The remaining 20% will be spent at the University undertaking theory work. This apprenticeship is fully integrated, however, on completion of all academic modules and evidence of Maths, English and care Certificate qualifications you’ll be put forward for an End Point Assessment (EPA), which is independently assessed by the Higher Education Institution (Skills Funding Agency, 2018).