Radiography and radiation protection – for non-radiography qualified members of the dental team (not dentists). (BE140318)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThis course will provide an update in IRR17 and IR(ME)R18 for IRMER operators (i.e. DCPs) who are not qualified to take radiographs. IR(ME)R operators should be aware that IRR99, and IR(ME)R 2000 and its 2006 and 2011 amendments have been updated, and this course will help learners understand the new regulations and changes: IRR17 replaced IRR99 from 01 January 2018, and since 06 February 2018, IR(MER)18 has replaced both the original IR(ME)R 2000 and the amendments from 2006 and 2011.
Additional information

The Speaker for this course is Nikki Rogers.

Nikki teaches DCPs at Bristol Dental Hospital delivering pre and post registration training.She holds the post registration qualifications in Oral health Education, Dental Sedation and Radiography along with teaching, assessment and management qualifications.

Nikki is currently Chairperson of the NEBDN Dental Radiography Committee, and a member of the NEBDN panel of examiners.She is also the author of The Basic Guide to Dental Sedation Nursing and is currently working on various other books to advance the knowledge and skills of DCPs.

VenueRoom 4, Trust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeWednesday 14 March 2018, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerMrs Nicola Rogers  View details
Target audience

Recommended: DCP in Training, or Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist

Development outcomeB, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in all aspects of dental radiology as part of life-long learning for 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 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.
Learning outcomes

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 radiation protection, 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.