BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028
| Course Leader | Craig Griffiths |
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| Course Team | Ashley Davies, Deborah Ryan |
| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | University of South Wales |
| Modes of Study | Full Time |
Document Version
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
QAA Benchmarks
Educational Aim
- To enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to be fit to practice at the point of qualification as a Registered Operating Department Practitioner, ensuring the graduate meets all the requirements for application to enter the Health and Care Councils (HCPC) professional register.
- To create an autonomous, resilient, safe, effective, compassionate, person-centred Operating Department Practitioner who is accountable and able to deliver, lead and co-ordinate integrated Operating Department Practice.
- To provide learning experiences to enable the student to meet the HCPC (2014) Standards of proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners and the College of Operating Department Practitioners (2018) Curriculum.
- To instil the skills of critical reflection and ethos of lifelong learning to enhance further development and competence as an Operating Department Practitioner.
- To provide opportunity for interprofessional working and learning that mirrors the real world of Operating Department Practice.
Learning Outcomes
| A1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theories and principles that inform effective Operating Department Practice, building a platform that promotes life-long learning. |
| A2 | Critically evaluate and apply the evidence informing best Operating Department Practice. |
| A3 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of the Operating Department Practitioner in assessing need, delivering, and evaluating inclusive care which meets the equality and diversity needs of patients. |
| A4 | Identify and critically appraise approaches to evaluating, assuring, and enhancing the quality of Operating Department Practice and implement initiatives to improve or enhance the patient’s experience. |
| A5 | Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the processes and policies in relation to legal, professional, and ethical requirements relating to Operating Department Practice. |
| B1 | Critically evaluate the theoretical and research evidence to deliver high quality Operating Department Practice. |
| B2 | Critically analyse issues in own professional practice that merit further investigation and research. |
| B3 | Exercise critical judgement in the application of new knowledge in the development of own professional practice. |
| B4 | Reflect on and critically analyse own learning to identify further personal and professional development. |
| B5 | Critically assess and analyse data from a variety of sources to inform decision making in Operating Department Practice. |
| C1 | Practice in a safe, effective, compassionate, and respectful way, maintaining dignity and wellbeing whilst acknowledging equality and diversity by promoting the rights, best interest and independence including choice of language and social inclusion of those receiving support from the Operating Department Practitioner. |
| C2 | Critically evaluate, apply and share best practice, question practice and contribute to improving standards of Operating Department Practice by acting as a role model in order to instigate positive impact and societal change. |
| C3 | Develop collaborative and compassionate leadership, management and supervision skills to lead, change, create, manage and support opportunities to improve future services. |
| C4 | Act with professionalism and integrity and work within agreed professional, ethical and legal frameworks and processes to safeguard the public and maintain and improve standards. |
| C5 | Develop complex communication and interpersonal skills and strategies to work effectively with those receiving care within Operating Department Practice. |
| C6 | Work and communicate effectively with other professionals, services and agencies in the delivery of Operating Department Practice integrated high quality care. |
Course Structure
Level 4 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH1S09 | MOD012955 | Foundations of Surgical Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH1S10 | MOD012956 | Foundations of Anaesthetic and Post-Anaesthetic Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH1S11 | MOD012957 | Anatomy, Physiology and Applied Sciences | Running | 20 | core |
| AH1S12 | MOD012958 | Holistic Care of the Perioperative Patient | Running | 20 | core |
| AH1S13 | MOD012959 | Health Promotion in Operating Department Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH1S14 | MOD012960 | Developing Confidence in Operating Department Practice | Running | 20 | core |
Level 5 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH2S14 | MOD012961 | Developing Surgical Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH2S15 | MOD012962 | Developing Anaesthetic and Post-Anaesthetic Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH2S16 | MOD012963 | Advanced Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | Running | 20 | core |
| AH2S17 | MOD012964 | Research and Evidence Based Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH2S18 | MOD012965 | Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues in Operating Department Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH2S19 | MOD012966 | Informed Decision Making in Operating Department Practice | Running | 20 | core |
Level 6 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH3D03 | MOD012970 | Leadership, Excellence and Change Management in Operating Department Practice. | Running | 40 | core |
| AH3S09 | MOD012967 | Advanced Surgical Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH3S10 | MOD012968 | Critical Care Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH3S11 | MOD012969 | Facilitating learning, Supervision and Assessment within Perioperative Practice | Running | 20 | core |
| AH3S24 | MOD012971 | Becoming Autonomous in Operating Department Practice. | Running | 20 | core |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Visiting Speakers
Practice staff and patients will be involved in teaching, simulated learning, workshops, and assessment. The contribution of visiting speakers is an essential and integral part of the course where specialised aspects of Operating Department Practice or differing perspectives are offered to students for discussion and debate.
Volunteering
Not a component of this course although a number of students may engage in volunteering in their own time.
Work Placements/ Work-based Learning
The school collaborates with a variety of practice partners to facilitate a range of practice learning environments, which support work-based learning. Practice learning experience comprises 50% of the programme.
Employer Forums
Each year the School holds a career fayre that brings employers and students together to discuss vacancies and employment opportunities in the NHS setting.
Means of Assessment
Learning Support
Personal Tutor
Practice Education Support
Progress Meetings
Student Voice
Advice Zone
Progression Advice Team
Study Skills Service
Disability Service
Library Service
IT Support
Careers and Employability Service
Students’ Union and Student Charter.
The USW Health and Mental Health Services
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (with Honours) | 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Final |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Intermediate |
| Diploma of Higher Education | 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. | Intermediate |
Progression Route
MSc in Professional Practice, MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner, PGCert Acute and Critical Care, PGCert Ed for Heath Care Professionals.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
The selection, recruitment and admission to this course is overseen by the Course Leader in liaison with the admissions team.
Selection occurs through a review of the applicant’s personal statement and confirmation that the applicant meets USW and HCPC requirements for admission to the course. If these criteria are met the student will be offered an interview with a panel that consists of an academic, practitioner and/or patient. The interview ensures applicants have fully considered the demands of the course and profession and are able to articulate some of the values needed for the delivery of person-centred Operating Department Practice. The applicants are expected to be fully cognisant of the demands of Operating Department Practice and have the character and good standing required to uphold the values of HCPC (2016) Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics.
Entry requirements are assessed during the process of application, selection and interview and require that:
? Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have capability in numeracy, literacy and digital and technological literacy to meet the programme outcomes and proficiencies.
? Where English is not a student’s first language, they are required to achieve an IELTS or equivalent qualification with an overall average score of at least 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in any section (HCPC Standards of Proficiency 8.2).
? Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the role and scope of practice of the Operating Department Practitioner.
? Applicants must demonstrate values in accordance with the HCPC (2016) Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics.
? During application and interview each applicant will be asked to declare that they are of good health and good character to enable safe and effective practice.
? Entry to the course is dependent on a satisfactory disclosure and barring check (DBS)
? Students must undertake an Occupational Health Assessment prior to attending clinical practice.
At USW the current standard entry tariff for Operating Department Practice is:
• A level: BBC excluding General Studies
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge = 1A level
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction/Merit
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points (17 higher level to include Maths and English)
• Access Science/Maths Diploma: 60 credits (15 levels 2 & 45 level 3 credits - minimum 24 distinctions, 18 merits, 3 passes)
• Minimum five GCSEs including Maths/Numeracy, English minimum C/4.
In line with USW’s progressive University Admissions Policy the whole application, including predicted grades, personal statement and referees is considered. The policy details the range of underpinning principles that are applied, including:
• Minimising barriers
• Recognising talent outside of examination results
• Consideration of diverse qualifications
• Recognising students who do not have English or Welsh as their first language
• A range of adjustments for people leaving the care system
• Young carers
• People in the lowest 20% of the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD)
• People who are the first in their family to progress to Higher Education (HE)
• People with the protected characteristic of Disability or BAME who are underrepresented in HE
All successful applicants must meet HCPC requirements for good health and good character on admission, and as they progress through, and on completion of course.
The offer of a place on the course is subject to a satisfactory child and adult workforce DBS check and occupational health assessment. Candidates who have a specific health need which may require reasonable adjustments are assessed by practitioners of occupational health in collaboration with practice partners as appropriate to determine reasonable adjustments.
On commencement of course, students are fully informed of the requirement to immediately declare any police charges, cautions, convictions or conditional discharges or other determinations that their fitness to practise may be impaired.
Candidates who declare any previous cautions, convictions or determinants will be considered on an individual basis by the School’s Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) Panel in accordance with USW DBS Policy.
During and on completion of the course the student is required to confirm good health and good character and submit the supporting declaration of health and character in line with the HCPCs health and character guidance.
Recognition for Prior Learning will be considered in accordance with USW Regulations for Recognition for Prior Experiential Learning and Recognition for Prior Certified Learning. Any RPL must meet the learning outcomes of the module(s) / course and the requirements within the HCPC (2017) Standards for Education and Training and HCPC (2014) Standards of proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners.
Inclusive Curriculum Statement
The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/
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