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Operating department practitioner apprenticeship

Supporting operating theatre staff and providing care to patients at all stages of an operation.

• Level 6 (degree)
• about 48 months
• Health and science
• includes a degree

Typical job titles

Operating department practitioner

How apprenticeships work

You're employed and paid while you train, spending at least some of your working time on off-the-job learning. Employers set their own entry requirements and advertise vacancies on Find an apprenticeship.

Official details from Skills England (ST0582)