7. Personal Development Plan (PDP) and Quality Improvement (QI)

It is a requirement for all GDC registrants to have a personal development plan (PDP).

 

How do I access a PDP?

If you do not already have a personal development plan please either download the template from the GDC website https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/cpd/recording-and-submitting-cpd) or the attachment below and use it to record any learning needs you identify on the Mandatory Training course.

Further explanation on PDPs will be discussed on the course should you need additional help in completing one.

PDP template for mandatory training

Quality Improvement

NES has been advised by the CDO, that the NES Portal should be closed to all further QI project applications for the 2019/2022 QI cycle. Accordingly, no applications are currently possible. He has however advised, that the exception to this is for those dentists whose Health Board require them to make up a shortfall in their hours for the 2016/2019 QI cycle. NES will only be able to process projects received by individuals from this group. Any queries about shortfalls for 2016/2019 and on catch-up should be directed to your local Health Board. 

Practices may continue to use QI tools such as eSEA and audit in house to support good practice or comply with regulations such as keeping an up to date Radiation Protection File.  

For further information on QI click here