Radiography and Radiation Protection [non IRMER] (SO161015)

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

Sonia Jones RDH CFET, GDC number 5754, works as a Dental Hygienist in Torquay and Bristol and is a DCP Tutor for the South West Deanery, providing CPD to dental care professionals across the South of England. In addition, she teaches the National Diploma to Dental Nurses and is an Examiner for the NEBDN.

VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeFriday 16 October 2015, 10:00 to 13:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£5.00
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