I suppose, although they are not medically trained, we are safe in the knowledge that they do at least have a diploma!
Professionalism in Decision Making and Accreditation (PiDMA)
93. A number of organisations commented on the introduction of accreditation for PDCS decision makers in 2006 called "Professionalism in Decision Making and Accreditation" (PiDMA). The diploma was developed in partnership with the University of Chester and consists of a modular work-based learning programme. We were told that the programme cost around £300,000 to deliver each year and over 200 decision makers had been accredited since 2006.
