Radiography and radiation protection – a course for radiography qualified operators (core) (BE100317IRMER)

Programme for the day:

8.45 - 9.10, Registration

9.15 - 10.45, Lecture

10.45 - 11.00, Break

11.00 - 12. 30, Lecture

12.30 - 13.30, Lunch

13.30 - 15.00, Lecture

15.00 - 15.15, Break

15.15 - 16.45, Lecture

The Trust Education Centre” (TEC), is located on Craven Road, adjacent to the multi-story car park, just North of the main Royal Berkshire Hospital entrance, and close to the junction with London Road. The TEC entrance is to the rear of the building.

Traffic in Reading is very heavy in the morning, so please allow plenty of time for your journey, and consider using public transport. If you are parking in the multi storey please note that it operates on a pay on exit system and takes cash not cards. Please also allow plenty of time for parking as the car park gets very busy and spaces are very limited. Alternatively Reading Station is about a 15 minute walk away, or a short taxi journey.

If you do have special any dietary requirements, please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance and we will try to accommodate you. There is always a limited amount of vegetarian food, but it is essential to let us know in advance if you can only eat the vegetarian option

Recommended to all

The aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in key aspects of dental radiology for 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 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.

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