Radiography update: Practical safety for patients and staff [including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017] (BE240223)

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

The Trust Education Centre is a short 15-20 minute walk or bus journey from Reading station.Please allow adequate time for Reading traffic and hospital parking- you may find it more convenient to park nearby on Erleigh Road (up to 10 hours possible, same cost) rather than queue for the almost adjacent multi-story car park. Tea and coffee are provided in the morning break only. Refreshments at other times, and lunch, may be purchased in the refectory , or you may bring your own.

Outline programme:

08:45:              Registration in the refectory. Tea and coffee can be purchased, and water is available.

09:00 - 12:30:    Lecture with break circa 10.40. Tea and coffee are provided.

12:30 – 13:10:  Lunch (provisional time; lunch is not provided)

13:10 – 15:40:  Lecture with short break midway.

Please address any queries about this course to the course tutor Nicola Spillane (nicola.spillane@hee.nhs.uk )

VenueLecture Theatre 1, Trust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeFriday 24 February 2023, 09:00 to 15:45
LecturerMs Clare Wray  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours5:30
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.