IR(ME)R Core Topic (SW16-05-05-1)

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SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionThis course is based on the key principles of the International Commission for Radiological Protection (ICRP) of justification, optimisation and limitation. It satisfies the requirements of the GDC, covering all IR(M)ER topics including legal requirements of IR(ME)R2000 and IRR99 regulations. This course is for dentists and DCPs who take radiographs.
VenueSandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter - Devon N & E  View details
Date & timeThursday 5 May 2016, 09:15 to 16:30
LecturersMr Nicholas Drage & Jane Luker  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Dentist, or Hygienist, or Therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topicRadiography and radiation protection
CPD hours5:30
Cost£90.00
Aims

To satisfy the requirement of the Ionising radiation ( medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 for continuing education and training in radiation protection

Objectives

By the end of the course the participants should:

* Have an understanding of radiation physics

* Know the risks of ionising radiation

* Know radiation doses in dental radiography

* Know the factors affecting doses in dental radiography

* Know the principles of radiation protection

* Know the statuary requirements relating to dental practice

* Know the importance and be able to use selection criteria

* Understand how Quality Assurance should be applied to general dental practice

* Understand the factors affect diagnostic yeild

* Know the principles of digital imaging and know the advantyages and disadvantages of digital   imaging in dental practice

* To give an overview of the principles of radiological interpretation