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Science Council CPD awards 2024
Huge congratulations to Katie Dias RSciTech MAAPT for her CPD award at Registered Science Technician level
The Science Council held its annual Celebration of Science event on 26 November 2024 at the Geological Society of London. This year, the event combined the Science Council’s annual prizegiving celebrations with the biennial Sir Gareth Roberts Lecture.
This event celebrated the achievements of the science community including registrants, volunteers and apprentices. The AAPT undertake CPD monitoring of our Science Council registrants and nominated Katie Dias who submitted a first class CPD review return.
RSciTech CPD award winner
Katie Dias RSciTech MAAPT Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
Mortuary Quality and Operations Manager
What is it like being a CPD Award Winner?
Winning a CPD award from the Science Council is an amazing feeling ,it recognises my commitment to ongoing learning and improvement. It highlights my dedication to Anatomical Pathology Technology, developing my skills, and supporting the wider scientific community.
About the winner and their work
I am a qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist with over 10 years of experience, currently managing four mortuaries across the West Midlands, overseeing nearly 400 deceased patients.
My career is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in post-mortem care, including forensic, coroners, and hospital cases. I am passionate about leading teams, maintaining best practices, and continually improving mortuary processes, always with a focus on delivering the highest level of patient care.
Top CPD Tip
Set clear goals for your professional development and regularly reflect on your progress. Keep learning diverse skills, stay updated with industry trends, and actively seek feedback.Remember consistency is key—commit to small, regular CPD activities to ensure continuous improvement and make a lasting impact in your field
Christian Burt, Professional Support Services Manager said:
"Katie engaged throughout the CPD review process. There was a obvious committment to meeting the CPD standards and clear demonstration of a reflective approach. Well done Katie and also to Lucy Bridle-Thorpe RSciTech MAAPT who presented her APT career journey at the event and highlighted the new shortened application route. Thank you also to all the team at the Science Council for their hard work in organising this evening of celebration across the scientific and technical community"