Core CPD Update in Dental Radiography IRMER (BE140313)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionOverview of the implications for radiation detriment to the patient of various radiographic techniques and alternative imaging modalities.
Additional informationAttending the course will also provide evidence to demonstrate compliance with some of the requirements of CQC outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 13 and 14.
Course suitable for GDP’s dental therapists and dental hygienists, clinical dental technicians, orthodontic therapists.
Also suitable for dental nurses who have completed a certified radiography Course.
A parallel course on the same day will be available for DCP’s who do not take x-rays, please book separately.

Traffic in Reading can be really heavy, allow plenty of time for your journey, please be aware if parking in the multi storey next to the Trust Education Centre the cost is £12.00 for the day and ticket machine will only take cash.
Alternatively Reading Station is a ten minute walk away or a short taxi journey.

VenueTrust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeThursday 14 March 2013, 09:00 to 16:15
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. Understand what statutory legislation is applicable in Dental Radiology (IRR99, IR(ME)R2000, IR(ME) Amending regulations 2006) and what specific roles and responsibilities are laid down within these regulations (with particular regard to local Rules and Pregnancy)
  2. Revise the nature of and specific hazards associated with ionising radiation in order that all members of the Dental Team understand the need to protect themselves and their patients.
  3. Understand the principles of Radiation Protection and how these are translated in practice. Have an overview of the implications for radiation detrimental to the patient, various radiographic techniques and alternative imaging modalities.
  4. Understand the requirement for a Quality Assurance programme and the need for (and benefits gained from) auditing image quality at appropriate intervals. Revise positioning techniques for both intraoral and panoramic radiography.