Theory of Radiography and Radiation Protection - IRMER (IOW020715)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThis course will cover the principles of justification, optimisation and limitation to satisfy the IRMER requirement for radiography qualified staff. It also meets UK GDC verifiable CPD requirements in radiography and radiation protection.
Additional informationThis course is intended for Dentists and radiography qualified Dental Care Professionals

Ian Hamilton MSc BDS, GDC 68870 – Lecturer in dental radiography, radiation physics and radiation safety, is a dentist with a background in radiation protection who, after gaining his MSc in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, was appointed as the Subject Matter Expert for the Defence Dental Services. Ionising radiation and Core of Knowledge training delivered by Ian, at undergraduate and postgraduate level across England and Scotland, is always entertaining and extremely informative.
VenuePostgraduate Centre, IoW, Newport - Isle of Wight  View details
Date & timeThursday 2 July 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. Have learned 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. Understand patient selection criteria in relation to dental radiography and other imaging modalities
  4. Know about quality assurance strategies, including clinical audit