Preparing for Your ODP Return to Practice

Preparing for Your ODP Return to Practice

A PeriCentra CPD Academy Guide

Thinking about returning to practice as an Operating Department Practitioner but not sure where to start? This 14-page guide cuts through the confusion and gives you the real HCPC process - clearly explained, with exact figures instead of vague advice.

What you'll get:

• The exact number of updating days you need based on your time away (0, 30 or 60 days - and what that means in hours)
• A clear breakdown of the three ways to update your skills, so you can build a plan that fits around your life, not the other way around
• A realistic step-by-step journey from your first phone call to the HCPC through to being back on the Register
• The actual readmission fee and processing times, so there are no surprises
• A dedicated FAQ section answering the questions every returner asks ("Do I have to do a formal course?" "Can I do this part-time?" "Will the HCPC find me a placement?")
• Guidance on refreshing your clinical knowledge across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery
• Honest coverage of the common challenges returners face - and practical ways through them
• A printable checklist to track your progress from start to finish

Who it's for:

Any ODP whose HCPC registration has lapsed and wants a clear, honest roadmap back - without wading through dense regulatory documents to find the answers themselves.

Why it's different:

Built on current HCPC returning-to-practice guidance rather than generic career advice, so you can trust the numbers and plan with confidence.