Radiography update: Practical safety for patients and staff [including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017] (OX041122)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThis face to face course will provide a current update in dental radiography and radiation protection, including the statutory responsibilities in IRR17 and IR(ME)R17. The course is suitable for dentists and DCPs who take radiographs, as well as those who assist in taking and processing radiographs.
Additional information

Clare Wray has been a qualified, state registered Radiographer since 1995, and has worked as a Radiographer in both the NHS and the British Army. She is experienced in both film/chemistry and digital imaging systems, and has worked in general, trauma, theatre, dental, veterinary and forensic radiography, CT scanning, PET/CT and MRI. Clare is also a qualified RPS, and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Leeds, having specialised in dental radiography whilst Superintendent Radiographer at Leeds Dental Institute. Clare loves physics, and tries to make radiation physics and its application relevant and interesting. Clare is a member of 'The Radiological Protection Society'.

*If travelling by car and using SAT NAV please use OX4 6LN. Registration tea/coffee will be from 08:40 with the educational programme starting at 09:00. We aim to finish at 15:30.

There will be short tea/coffee breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions, with a midway break for lunch - lunch vouchers will be provided to be used in the centres restaurant on site. For all queries please contact Amanda the Facilitating Tutor by email amanda.evans@hee.nhs.uk

VenueUnipart Conference Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 4 November 2022, 09:00 to 15:30
LecturerMs Clare Wray  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in dental radiography and radiation protection, for practitioners and operators who carry out all or part of the practical aspects associated with a radiographic examination.

Objectives

1. To explain the principles of radiation physics and the risks of ionising radiation in dental radiography.

2. To consider radiation doses in dental radiography and factors affecting dose.

3. To discuss the statutory responsibilities for IR(ME)R practitioners and operators by examining current UK legislation and guidelines governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry.

4. To consider the principles of radiation protection.

5. To provide information on the requirements of quality assurance systems, medico-legal dental radiography, record keeping and clinical audit.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the fundamentals of radiation physics, the risk/benefits and biological effects of radiation, and the hazards associated with exposure.

2. Summarise the factors affecting radiation doses received by dental patients and staff

3. Describe current UK ionising radiation legislation, statutory responsibilities and guidance , including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017

4. Describe the principles of radiation protection and implement the safe use of radiography in dental practice

5. Recognise and describe radiography quality assurance frameworks which minimise risks and ensure the consistent quality of radiographic images.