Radiography and radiation protection – a course for non-radiography qualified operators (core) (MK110117)

Course programme:

9.00-9.30 Registration

9.30-11.00 Lecture

11.00-11.15 break

11.15-12.30 Lecture

12.30-1.15 Lunch

1.15-2.45 Lecture

2..45-3.00 break

3.00-4.30 Lecture

Recommended to all

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

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

• To consider radiation doses in dental radiography and factors affecting dose

• 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

• To consider the principles of radiation protection and selection criteria for radiography

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

To update DCPs in radiography and radiation protection for optimum patient safety

To understand their role within IRR 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000. Understand the role of Employers, Referrers, Practitioners and Operators.

To be aware of the importance of quality assurance programmes and quality assurance procedures

To be able to recognise film faults and know how to prevent them