Radiography and Radiation Protection (PO180919)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionRadiography and radiation protection –for non-radiography qualified members of the dental team (not dentists). This 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 IR(MER)18 replaced both the original IR(ME)R 2000 and the amendments from 2006 and 2011 from 06 February 2018. Course additional info, aims, objectives & learning outcomes have been set
Additional information

18:00 – 18:30: Registration

The educational programme starts at 18:30.

18:30 – 21:00: Lecture

21:00: Close.

Lecture room will be clearly signposted as you enter the Education Centre.

VenueLecture Room, Education Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeMonday 18 November 2019, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturerMrs Jo Russell  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours2:30
Cost£25.00
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 consider the principles of radiation protection.

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

Learning outcomes

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 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.