Radiography and radiation protection – a course for radiography qualified operators (core) (BU060916)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionRequirements of the GDC and Schedule 2 of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 will be met by this course.
Additional information

Programme for the day:

8.45 - 9.10, Registration

9.15 - 10.45, Lecture

10.45 - 11.00, Break

11.00 - 12. 30, Lecture

12.30 - 13.30, Lunch

13.30 - 15.00, Lecture

15.00 - 15.15, Break

15.15 - 16.45, Lecture

Please arrive in good time as parking is limited. Registration and refreshments will be available from 8.45 - 9.10. Please contact Course Facilitator Maureen.stone@thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk or Jenny.Roberts@buckshealthcare.nhs.uk our Administrator if you have any special dietary, or access requirements at least 2 weeks or as soon as possible before the course date.

VenueSir Henry Floyd Auditorium, Stoke Mandeville Postgraduate Centre, Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire  View details
Date & timeTuesday 6 September 2016, 09:15 to 16:45
LecturerMs Clare Wray  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in key aspects of dental radiology for radiography qualified operators. Requirements of the GDC and Schedule 2 of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 will be met by this course

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.

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, so as to demonstrate theoretical ability regarding the safe use of radiographs in dental practice.

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