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4 May 2023
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…
24 January 2023
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…
21 December 2022
If you’re thinking of studying at university, I would highly recommend attending an open day! Read more…
28 November 2022
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…
30 August 2022
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…
30 August 2022
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…
16 May 2022
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…
31 March 2022
Jackie's Christmas break plans changed when she was recruited to be a COVID vaccinator. Read more…
25 February 2022
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…
30 November 2021
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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