Radiography and radiation protection – an IRMER course for entitled practitioners and operators (SO13102016)

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SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in key aspects of dental radiology for IRMER practitioners and operators. Requirements of the GDC and Schedule 2 of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 will be met by this course.
Additional informationObjectives:
1. To explain the principles of radiation physics and the risks of ionising radiation in dental radiology

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

3. To discuss the statutory responsibilities for IRMER 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 and selection criteria for radiography

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

This course is intended for IRMER entitled practitioners and operators.

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.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeThursday 13 October 2016, 10:00 to 16:45
LecturerMs Clare Wray  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00
Aims
  1. Describe the fundamentals of radiation physics, and the risk/benefits and biological effects of radiation, so as to demonstrate knowledge of hazard associated with exposure
  2. Summarise the factors affecting radiation doses received by patients and staff in dental radiology, and outline attendant quality assurance systems, so as to demonstrate theoretical ability to minimise risks and ensure the consistent quality of radiographs
  3. Outline general points of current UK legislation and guidance governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry, so as to demonstrate awareness of statutory responsibilities
  4. Summarise the principles of justification, authorisation and optimisation in dental radiology, so as to demonstrate theoretical ability regarding the safe use of radiographs in dental practice