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About the CODP
The College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) is the professional body for Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). It is a membership ‘not for profit’ organisation that sets standards of education for the pre registration aspect of the profession and promotes the enhancement of knowledge and skills in the developments of the profession through regional, national and international networks. The College works on behalf of the profession and its members in the context of the multidisciplinary team.
The College (previously the Association of Operating Department Practitioners AODP circa 1945 - 2006) has been in existence since December 2006* and officially launched at a reception held at the House of Commons in May 2007. The previous work of the AODP was focused around the establishment and maintenance of the voluntary register leading to their application to the Health Professions Council and securing registration (October 2004) for ODPs. The AODP developed a national curriculum in 2001 and maintains this, and the subsequent reviews; the development of standards for ODPs and in particular the most recent in relation to changes to the drugs legislation.
The College changed its name; the focus and structures in recognition of the role the College would need to fulfil for the future. The College recognises there is a need for a driver of change for the profession and the College takes this role firmly as one of their primary functions. It is evident that the profession is responsive, meeting patient and service needs. The College believes the ODP profession is pivotal in meeting the future agenda in relation to the delivery of quality care.
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