Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) for Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) for Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

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Here you will find information on the Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) for Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) education pilot programme

Rationale for this activity:

Rationale for this activity:

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Regulator for Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), raised the qualification threshold for entry to the register to degree level. This change is required by September 2024.

Following strategic discussion with Scottish Government, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) it was determined that a Graduate Apprenticeship route can be developed as a pilot 3-year programme.  This complex activity is proceeding as a priority to support workforce and service needs.

NES and NHS Boards’ service representatives are collaborating with strategic partner leads to contribute to development of this pilot programme.

Learn more about our collaborative partners for this pilot programme:

Skills for a Changing World - Skills Development Scotland

Our strategic plan - Scottish Funding Council

Learn more about Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)

Further resources relating to perioperative careers can be found Nursing, Midwifery and Health Professions (NMaHP) Perioperative education and development | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)