The ODP Zone
In an emergency, I want a nurse… to go and find an ODP
Welcome to our ODP zone, dedicated to our wonderful co-pilots in anaesthesia. We are continuing to build and expand this zone with resources and information to help you get the most out of your education and career.
Considering becoming an ODP?
Here is a useful introduction video from Canterbury Christ Church University
Resources you’ll need for the course
Textbooks
Useful websites
Useful Resources
- Foundations of Operating Department Practice
- Operating Department Practice A to Z
- Core topics in Operating Department Practice
Approximately 60% of your time will be spent on clinical placement, whereby you will be working a 37.5-hour week as per NHS working patterns. This will be mainly within an operating department where you will experience a wide range of anaesthetic, surgical and post-anaesthetic interventions. In addition, you will develop a wider understanding of healthcare and the needs of patients through clinical placements in other settings such as the ward area, A&E, ITU or HDU.Canterbury Christ Church University
Useful starting points
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Here are our other ODP posts
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