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Find out what they do on a daily basis, what they’re inspired by in class, the challenges they face and what they get up to outside of teaching hours. Share in their journey from the first few days in a new course to graduation!
One of my biggest worries before I started the ODP course was about what books I should be buying!
On my first day lectures advised not to spend too much money on books as the ARU library is amazing and almost all books are available online. They were right, the ARU library is fantastic… Read more…
As a mature student, making the decision to change career felt like a really big one! I knew I wanted to work in healthcare, but I was so unsure what path I wanted to take. Until one day, whilst looking at career options on the NHS website I stumbled across Operating Department Practitioner. Read more…
Finding the perfect work/life balance as an Operating Department Practice student can be challenging to say the least, but you’ll be pleased to hear that it is possible with a little practice. Read more…
The skills labs at ARU have been so helpful in giving us students the opportunity to practice essential skills before having to practice in placement. Read more…
Before starting my first Operating Department Practice (ODP) placement, I felt that I had a million questions as I was so nervous. Here are my top 10 tips for other ODP students. Read more…
One of the questions I’m always asked by students about to embark on the Operating Department Practice degree is, what books should I buy or what can I read before I start? Read more…
The skills labs at ARU are a great facility to get some hands on experience of the equipment and the procedures that you encounter on placement. Read more…
One of the great things about being at university in Chelmsford is that you’re close to so many fab shops... and many offer student discounts which is really great when you're Christmas shopping. Read more…
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