IRMER (DWD13MAR23)

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SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionThe course will provide an update on the ionising radiation regulations IRR17 and IRMER 17, using the recently published ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray Equipment’ (FGDP, Oct 2020) as a framework for discussions. The course will be interspersed with scenarios applying radiation protection principles in practice, as well as with interesting cases highlighting key principles in diagnosis and interpretation. The course will fulfil your IRMER requirements and GDC Radiography and Radiation Protection CPD requirements satisfying Learning Outcomes B, C, and D of the Enhanced Continuing Professional Development requirements. The course will be delivered by our local Consultant Dental & Maxillofacial Radiologist, Dr Brenda Murray and Edward Walker Speciality Registrar in Dental & Maxillofacial Radiology.
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VenuePlatform tbc, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeMonday 13 March 2023, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersBrenda Murray & Edward Walker  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£30.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£30.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£60.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To provide an update on the ionising radiation regulations IRR17 and IRMER17, applicable to dental radiography.
  • To highlight key changes in the recently published ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray Equipment’ (FGDP, Oct 2020.
  • To provide practical ways of ensuring compliance with the regulations
Objectives

This course will provide an understanding of the:

  • principles of radiation physics
  • risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection and dose reduction in dental radiograph
  • statutory responsibilities for dental practitioners
Learning outcomes

By the end of the course delegates should be able to:

  • apply radiation principles to the practice of dental radiography
  • understand how to fulfil their statutory requirements
  • ensure that doses are optimised, and that quality assurance programmes, and selection criteria are fit for purpose