Radiography and Radiation Protection - non IRMER (PO081014)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThis course meets UK GDC verifiable CPD requirements in radiography and radiation protection. It does not satisfy the IRMER requirement for dentists or radiography qualified Dental Care Professionals.
Additional informationJo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 – Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has over 27 years of experience in the dental profession and considerable expertise in all areas of the business of dentistry. She spent 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service and was then appointed Area Practice Manager for a dental corporate with responsibility for 16 practices in London and the South. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of practice management and continuing professional development for the whole team.

This course is intended for hygienists, therapists and dental nurses who are not radiography qualified.

Please note refreshments are NOT provided on this course.
VenueQuAD Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 8 October 2014, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours2:30
CostNo charge
Aims
  1. Know the principal components of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 and Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
  2. Have a fundamental understanding of radiation physics, radiobiology and radiation risks
  3. Be able to protect patients and staff from unintended, excessive or incorrect exposures in dental radiology
  4. Know how to ensure the consistent quality of radiographs