Access to Operating Department Practice

Access to Operating Department Practice

Access to Operating Department Practice is a program designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications required to progress to a degree in operating department practice. The program is specifically aimed at individuals who do not have the traditional qualifications required for university entry, such as A-levels or equivalent.

The Access to Operating Department Practice course covers a range of subjects, including anatomy and physiology, anaesthesia, surgical techniques, patient care, and infection control. It also includes modules on communication skills, clinical skills, and ethical considerations in operating department practice.

Upon completion of the Access to Operating Department Practice program, students can apply for a degree in operating department practice at a university. Operating department practice is a specialised field of healthcare that focuses on the care of patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Graduates of this degree program can go on to work as operating department practitioners in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals and ambulatory surgery centres. They may also work as educators, researchers, or operating department practice policy makers.

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