Radiation and Radiation Protection Non IR(ME)R - Core and CQC (IOWDCP210313)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionTo help delegates appreciate the use of radiation, its regulations and the ways in which the dental team can protect themselves and their patients.
Additional informationThis course is specifically for those who process radiographs but do not have a radiography qualification. ***This is NOT an IR(ME)R course.
Attending this course may help you generate evidence for outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 and 14 relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).


Sonia Jones RDH, CFET South West Postgraduate Dental Deanery DCP Advisor Devon/Cornwall
GDC no 5754

Sonia practices as a Dental Hygienist in Torquay and Clifton. She Teaches the National Diploma to Dental Nurses and is an Examiner for the NEBDN, She lectures all over the South and promotes education for DCPs in Devon and Cornwall.

VenuePostgraduate Centre, IoW, Newport - Isle of Wight  View details
Date & timeThursday 21 March 2013, 18:00 to 21:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£12.00
Aims
  1. Outline the main components of Ionising Radiation Regulations IRR1999 and IR(ME)R 2000
  2. Identify the impact of this legislation on General Dental Practice
  3. Describe the nature and effects of ionising radiation. Discuss the types of radiobiological damage that can occur to the body
  4. Describe what Quality Assurance is and list appropriate Quality Control measures & Identify considered best practice