IRMER (DWD9MAR26)

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SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionThe 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.
Additional information

Delegates are advised to access course via Zoom link provided by AV technician Geoff Cross and to watch the presentations on a laptop or desktop computer screen and to use a smartphone to participate in the interactive quiz system please.

VenuePlatform tbc, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeMonday 9 March 2026, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersRosalyn Clarkson & Mr Brandon Owen  View details
Target audience

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

Course styleLecture
CategoryMajor event 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 & IRMER17
  • To highlight key changes in ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray Equipment (2020)
Objectives
  • 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
  • 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