Introduction to NHS Module 6-IRMER & practical radiography (INSO090515)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis one day course will update about many aspects of dental radiography including: * Radiation physics * Radiation safety * Clinical governance * Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 * Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 * Radiographs in clinical diagnosis. In addition, delegates will use a range of film holders and beam aiming devices in a simulated dental surgery environment, in order to enhance the acquisition of new clinical skills. This course meets UK GDC verifiable CPD requirements in radiography and radiation protection. It also satisfies the IRMER requirement for dentists or radiography qualified Dental Care Professionals. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Foundation Training by Equivalence. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Otto Sparrius BDS MSc FHEA, GDC 67789 is a clinical and academic tutor at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy: He qualified with a BDS from the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) in 1978 and completed his MSc (Enamel and Dentine bonding agents) in 1989. Otto has publications in internationally recognised journals and has presented papers at local and international conferences including a paper at the FDI conference in Hong Ko
Additional informationng on Medical Hypnotherapy. Most recently (2014) he presented a paper on local anaesthetic training at the International Conference for Dental Hygiene in Cape Town. Otto worked in his own dental practices in Johannesburg and East London (South Africa) where he was also actively involved in South African Dental Association. He moved to the UK in April 2002 where he worked in various UK dental practices and continued his involvement in professional organisations, including the British Dental Association. Since 2009 Otto has been employed as a Dental Tutor at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy and as an Associated Dental Tutor, King’s College Dental Institute. He is a clinical tutor for Dental Hygiene/Therapy students and final year Dental students. He lectures in Radiography, Dental Photography, Dental Materials, Professionalism and Clinical Practice. He has a particular interest in Minimal Intervention Dentistry. Otto has completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and is now a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Most recently he has started a Professional Doctorate in Medical Imaging at the University of Portsmouth Department of Radiography.

Nikki Legg RDN NVQ 3 in Oral Health Care, GDC143500, qualified in 2007. She has worked as a Dental Nurse in a variety of settings, including the NHS. For the past six years Nikki has worked at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy where she provides direct chairside support to dental and hygiene/therapy students, mentors dental nurse students and supervises all aspects of the taking of radiographs on the live student clinics. She has the BDA qualification in Radiography, and extended duty qualifications in: The Application of Fluoride, Impression Taking, Clinical Photography, Rubber Dam Placement and Oral Health Education. Nikki has been the Clinical Photography Lead Nurse at the University for the last three years and has attained Level 1 qualifications in Digital Imaging and Image Manipulation. She is a keen photographer and works in her own studio and on location. Nikki is currently studying for a BSc in Health Science through the Open University.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeSaturday 9 May 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£26.00
Aims
  1. Have revised the principal components of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 and Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 and the selection criteria for taking radiographs.
  2. Have studied the fundamentals of radiation physics, radiobiology and radiation risks, and the role and importance of QA procedures and image-quality auditing in ensuring the consistent quality of radiographs
  3. Have revised the practical techniques for intra-oral radiography, including the use of bisecting angle techniques where appropriate
  4. Have demonstrated in a surgery setting the correct positioning of film and film holder/aiming devices in conjunction with accurate tube-head alignment for bitewing and periapical radiographs (anterior and posterior)