Radiography and Radiation Protection IR(ME)R: core CPD & compliance against CQC outcomes 10 & 11 (SO271012)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThe course reviews the core subjects recommended for continuing training and education
Additional information( as contained within para A 3.7 of the NRPB " Guidance Notes for General Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment " June 2001 ).

These include:

(a) the principles of radiation physics;
(b) risks of ionising radiation;
(c) radiation doses in dental radiography;
(d) factors affecting doses in dental radiography;
(e) the principles of radiation protection;
(f) statutory requirements;
(g) selection criteria;
(h) quality assurance.


This is a "CORE" subject. The GDC recommends registrants complete 5 hours verifiable CPD activity in "Radiography and radiation protection” within each 5 year CPD cycle.

The course also provides delegates with supporting evidence for required CQC outcomes 4, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 and 21.
The course is intended for Dentists, Qualified Dental Nurses who have obtained a Certificate in Dental Radiography and Hygienists and Therapists who have completed the Radiography component in basic training or who have completed the Certificate in Dental Radiography
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeSaturday 27 October 2012, 09:00 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. Delegates will understand what statutory legislation is applicable to Dental Radiology/Radiography and the specific roles and responsibilities contained therein.
  2. To revise the nature of ionising radiation, to enable the dental team to understand the need to protect both themselves and their patients
  3. To review the principles of Radiation Protection and how these are translated into practice. This will include a brief overview of alternate imaging modalities.
  4. To revise Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography [FGDP(UK)] Guidelines. Delegates will understand the need for justification of each exposure