COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice degree at Canterbury Christ Church University equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professional competence required to become qualified operating department practitioners. The course combines academic study with extensive hands-on clinical experience, enabling students to provide care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. In the first year, students develop foundational skills in operating department practice, human science, teamwork, and clinical practice, establishing a strong base for safe and effective patient care. The second year builds on this knowledge through focused modules on anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery, alongside evidence-based practice and continued clinical placements, allowing students to gain practical experience in real healthcare environments. In the final year, the program emphasizes quality improvement, leadership, and critical care, preparing students for professional practice and enabling a smooth transition into the workforce. Throughout the course, students benefit from state-of-the-art simulation suites, fully equipped with operating theatre and scrub room environments, where they can practice and refine their skills in realistic scenarios. By combining theoretical learning with practical experience and interdisciplinary collaboration, graduates leave the program as confident, competent, and patient-centred practitioners, ready to contribute effectively to surgical teams and the wider healthcare system.