Radiography update: Practical safety for patients and staff [including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017] (BE050724)

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Link to Teams Webinar 5 July 2024

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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

* Changed to webinar from original Reading venue*

Please arrange to use a laptop/desktop/tablet with a camera and microphone for this interactive day. The Teams link to the webinar was emailed to those booked, on Tuesday 2nd July at 12:41. The link is also available (to those who have booked) in the course documents section of this page.

Outline programme:

09:00:  Check link and expect to wait in virtual lobby.    

09:15 - 12:30:  Lecture with breaks. 

12:30 – 13:15:  Lunch (provisional timing).

13:15 – 16:00:  Lecture with breaks.

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

VenueWebinar- online only. Do not attend any venue, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeFriday 5 July 2024, 09:15 to 16:00
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.