Course database
Welcome to AfPP 's Perioperative Course Directory. The Directory has been constructed to assist perioperative nurses and Operating Department Practitioners searching for validated training in perioperative practice.
AfPP makes every effort to ensure that the information is accurate. However, we recommend that you contact the relevant University contact to check before making any commitments. The prospectus is often prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate. Although reasonable steps are taken by each University to provide the courses described, the University cannot guarantee the provision of any course. Any course may be altered or withdrawn owing to circumstances beyond the University's control.
You have the right to view these pages and to copy and/or print out information contained within the Perioperative Course Directory for personal use in relation to the facilities offered by the University.
If you are aware of any perioperative courses which are not mentioned in the Directory please let us know by contacting us, so we can add the details.
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Here is a selection of available courses. You can search for more using the form above.
 | Diploma HE in Operating Department Practice A modular two year Dip HE in ODP to meet the needs of current service providers. The course has a non means tested bursary with one annual intake of 56 students. |
 | MSc in Pain Management The Master of Science Degree in Pain Management is an interprofessional, e-learning course intended for health care professionals who want to specialize in the field of pain management, working in primary, secondary or tertiary care. It is also aimed at educationalists: to provide the appropriate knowledge and expertise on pain to teach others from various disciplines. The syllabus adheres to the curriculum suggested by the International Association for the Study of Pain. |
 | BSc (Hons) Perioperative Studies (Top up degree) via Distance learning |
 | DipHE Operating Department Practice Operating Department Practice is an exciting and dynamic profession; the course at UCS is regularly updated to reflect professional changes and thus ensures students evolve to become competent practitioners who are able to make a positive contribution to the safe delivery of high quality patient care. Successful completion of this course confers eligibility to apply for professional registration with the Health Professions Council. |
 | Diploma of Higher Education in Operating Department Practice - Oxford Brookes Diploma of Higher Education in Operating Department Practice. Two-year DipHE. |
