Radiography and radiation protection – a course for non-radiography qualified operators (core) (IOW10032016)

Sonia Jones RDH CFET, GDC number 5754 is a Dental Hygienist in Torquay. She delivers CPD, including BLS and AED skills, to dental care professionals across the country. She also examines for the NEBDN and NCFE.

A hot meal will be provided 30 minutes before the lecture start time of 1800. Registration and food @ 1730

17.30 Registration and food

18.00 Lecture

St. Mary's Hospital, Newport is easily accessible by public transport from Cowes and Ryde. On site visitors parking facility available 4-6 hours £3.90 6-24 hours £6.50. Staff with parking permits pay a reduced rate of £0.65 for the day and can use any designated staff car parking area. The Education Centre lecture rooms are air-conditioned with IT-Data projector and screen facilities. A change machine is situated on Level A by the Main Reception for visitors who may need change for the parking meters.

19.30 Break

19.45 Lecture

21.15 Close

Recommended: Non-radiography qualified dental professional

To provide continuing education and training in key aspects of dental radiology for non-radiography qualified operators. Requirements of the GDC and Schedule 2 of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 will be met by this course.

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.

Following this course learners should be able to:

1.  Describe the fundamentals of radiation physics and the risks/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 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.

5. Recognise and describe key aspects of radiography quality assurance framework so as to implement effective strategies in own practice.