Introduction to the NHS - Module 4 : Practical Radiography (INSO070511)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry, essential for dentists who are undertaking vocational training by assessment.
Additional informationThe course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists who are returning to NHS dental practice.or dentists otherwise participating in the Southampton “Introduction to the NHS” series of Postgraduate meetings.

A one day course combining theoretical and practical aspects of dental radiography.

The course will cover all aspect of dental radiography relevant to the taking of dental radiographs. The information discussed in the lecture room will then be demonstrated in the surgery environment, using the facilities of the Royal South Hants Hospital Dental Department. This will cover both the theoretical aspects of what happens when an x-ray exposure occurs and the relevant records and communications required to maintain good governance, and comply with legal requirements.Delegates will have the opportunity to use a range of film holder and beam aiming devices, and there will be opportunities to discuss the relative merits of the devices with the course organisers.

The process of deriving an accurate clinical diagnosis from radiograph analysis will also be addressed.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeSaturday 7 May 2011, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. To provide the relevant theoretical knowledge of the "physics" involved during a radiographic exposure.
  2. To show delegates how to position patients and x-ray tubes to best achieve consistent good practice in the taking of radiographs.
  3. To describe how to maintain good governance, including the principles of an effective Quality Assurance scheme for Dental Radiography.
  4. To principles discuss the clinical interpretation of radiographs.