Introduction to NHS Module 8: Practical Radiography and Radiation Protection – a continuing education course for IRMER practitioners and operators (INSO121116)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to dentistry in the NHS and is essential for dentists undertaking Dental Foundation Training by Equivalence (DFTQ). This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists are also invited to attend this training. The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R 2000) govern the use of ionising radiation in the UK. The GDC recommends that all Dentists and DCPs complete at least 5 hours of CPD in radiography and radiation protection every CPD cycle. As such, this course satisfies Schedule 2 of the IRMER regulations for practitioners, and operators involved in X-raying patients, as well as core CPD requirements for the whole dental team, as recommended by the GDC. Learners should be aware Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray equipment (DH, 2001) and Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography (FGDP (UK) RCS, 2013) are key reference guidelines/publications and essential reading for all dental professionals before and after the course. The content of the course is specified in the 2001 Guidance Notes.
Additional information

09:00 – 09:30: Registration

The educational programme starts at 09:30.

09:00 -12:30: Lecture/workshop

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

13:30 – 16:30: Lecture/workshop

16:30: Close

Please be aware liquid refreshments are not provided, but can be purchased from the coffee shop by the main entrance in the outpatients department.

Lunch is provided.

VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeSaturday 12 November 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersMrs Susan Hadley, Mrs Nikki Legg & Mr Otto Sparrius  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£50.00
Aims

Overall aim:

To provide continuing education and training in all aspects of dental radiology as part of life-long learning for dentists, or DCPs entitled to take responsibility for an individual medical exposure – practitioners and operators, who carry out all or part of the practical aspects associated with a radiographic examination.

Specific aims:

1. To provide practitioners and operators with an opportunity to use a range of film holders and beam aiming devices in the dental surgery environment.

2. To increase learners’ skills in acquiring a good quality image

Objectives

1. To explain the principles of radiation physics and the risks of ionising radiation in dental radiology.

2. To consider radiation doses in dental radiography and factors affecting dose.

3. To discuss the statutory responsibilities for IRMER practitioners and operators by examining current UK legislation and guidelines governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry.

4. To consider the principles of radiation protection and selection criteria for radiography, and provide demonstrations in practical techniques for intra-oral radiography.

5. To provide information on the requirements of quality assurance systems, medico-legal dental radiology, record keeping and clinical audit.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to: 

1. Describe the fundamentals of radiation physics, and the risk/benefits and biological effects of radiation, so as to demonstrate knowledge of hazard associated with exposure.

2. Summarise the factors affecting radiation doses received by patients and staff in dental radiology, and outline attendant quality assurance systems, so as to demonstrate theoretical ability to minimise risks and ensure the consistent quality of radiographs.

3. Outline general points of current UK legislation and guidance governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry, so as to demonstrate awareness of statutory responsibilities.

4. Summarise the principles of justification, authorisation and optimisation in dental radiology, and demonstrate skills in the performance of intra-oral dental radiography.

5. Recognise and describe key aspects of radiography quality assurance framework, so as to implement effective strategies in own practice.