PDA in Dental Radiography (Operator) for DCPs
The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Dental Radiography: Operator at SCQF level 9 is for registered dental nurses who will be acting as operators working with x-ray generating equipment. It will develop the candidates’ skills and knowledge as they expose patients to ionising radiation taking a range of radiographs requested of them by a registered dental practitioner(s).
Course Prospectus
e-Learning Modules
e-Learning Modules
These resources have been designed to support your learning for the PDA in Dental Radiography (Operator). By clicking on each of the boxes you will find a range of micro learning modules and SWAY related to your learning programme. Your course educator will advise you where these fit into your timetable and assessment planning.
These resources are not monitored but you will require to access them to allow you to engage with your learning programme, you may need to view in advance of your tutorial, they will also support your revision and knowledge checking.
From 1 October 2024, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R) have been amended by the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. All references to IR(ME)R within these modules should be interpreted as inclusive of this amendment.”
Course Dates and Instructions for Course booking
No course currently being offered – contact your Local Dental Education Centre
Contact Us
For any queries please email: dcp.hub@nes.scot.nhs.uk