The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) and UMD Professional have announced the launch of a new joint initiative to provide verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) to dental technicians with a management role in their laboratory. The modules can be taken on their own but can also be grouped together to achieve the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Diploma in Management through the completion of a series of work-based assignments.

In addition, technicians who successfully complete the level 5 Diploma can build on their qualification with further distance learning study at UMD Professional's partner university to achieve a BA (Hons) in Business Management or Professional Studies.

‘The DTA has extended its educational role through this new initiative and we are pleased to have developed this programme in association with UMD Professional to provide further benefits for our members,’ said Barry Appleby, President of the DTA.

For more information contact Penny Parry at UMD Professional on 020 8255 2070.