Radiography update: Practical safety for patients and staff [including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017] (OX260626)

Clare Wray has been a qualified, state registered Radiographer since 1995, and has worked as a Radiographer in both the NHS and the British Army. She is experienced in both film/chemistry and digital imaging systems, and has worked in general, trauma, theatre, dental, veterinary and forensic radiography, CT scanning, PET/CT and MRI. Clare is also a qualified RPS, and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Leeds, having specialised in dental radiography whilst Superintendent Radiographer at Leeds Dental Institute. Clare loves physics, and tries to make radiation physics and its application relevant and interesting. Clare is a member of 'The Radiological Protection Society'.

*If travelling by car and using SAT NAV please use OX16 9AL. Parking is available at the hospitals main car parks - Pay by cash or card (please allow sufficient change) pay and display machines (approx. £7 4hrs & over) *Please note the parking directly outside the Post Graduate Centre is for Permit holders only. The hospital carparks are on the 'South' side of the hospital with carpark 6 (Outpatients/Brodey Centre) the nearest as you can walk along the Oxford Road down to the Post Grad Centre entrance (click link for travel and parking at the hospital) https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/hospitals/horton/find-us/car.aspx.

Registration will be from 08:45 with the educational programme starting at 09:00. We aim to finish at 15:30.

There will be breaks/lunch break throughout - *Please note refreshments are not provided, you are welcome to bring lunch or food can be purchased nearby. (There is a cafe in the Post Grad Centre and a hospital restaurant on site). For all queries please contact Amanda (facilitating tutor) by email amanda.evans37@nhs.net. 

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The aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in dental radiography and radiation protection, for practitioners and operators who carry out all or part of the practical aspects associated with a radiographic examination.

To explain the principles of radiation physics and the risks of ionising radiation in dental radiography.

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

To discuss the statutory responsibilities for IR(ME)R 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.

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

Describe the fundamentals of radiation physics, the risk/benefits and biological effects of radiation, and the hazards associated with exposure.

Summarise the factors affecting radiation doses received by dental patients and staff

Describe current UK ionising radiation legislation, statutory responsibilities and guidance , including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017

Describe the principles of radiation protection and implement the safe use of radiography in dental practice

Recognise and describe radiography quality assurance frameworks which minimise risks and ensure the consistent quality of radiographic image