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
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- Considering undertaking an additional qualification?
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Course Info: Content and Assessment Methods
- Student Support
- Course Format
Course Prospectus Download Link
- Course Prospectus ( Download, 338 KB)
SQA Unit Specification
This document will provide guidance surrounding what will be covered in each outcome of the programme.
It will be beneficial to download and save a copy of this document so that you can refer back to it at any time.
Unit Specification Download Link
- Unit Specification ( Download, 123 KB)
Course Resources
Radiography Competency Video Showcase
A collection of short videos that will provide guidance and support when completing your practical competency assessments. These videos should be used for reference, in addition to your study days and clinical demonstrations by by your supervising GDC registered Dentist.
These resources are password protected and only available to candidates currently undertaking the NES post registration programme.
Course Dates and Instructions for Course booking
No course currently being offered – contact your Local Dental Education Centre
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