Radiography update: Practical safety for patients and staff [including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017] (OX060625WEB)

NHSE WT&E Protocol for remote learning

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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. Clare is a member of 'The Radiological Protection Society'.

Registration is 08:50 with the educational programme starting at 09:00. We aim to have a short morning break, a longer mid-day break for lunch and a short break in the afternoon and additional comfort breaks. We aim to finish at 15:30.

Joining instructions and a guide to remote learning will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course start by the course Tutor/Facilitator Amanda Evans. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEBINAR LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

Cameras should be switched on throughout the teaching sessions please. This webinar is not suitable to attend using a mobile phone, as you will need to be able to see and comment on some of the slides. Any queries or questions for the speaker can be submitted in advance to amanda.evans37@nhs.net. 

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The aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in all aspects of dental radiography as part of life-long learning for operators who carry out all or part of the practical aspects associated with a radiographic examination.

To explain the principles of radiation physics and the risks of ionising radiation in dental radiography.

To consider radiation doses in dental radiography and factors affecting dose.

To discuss the statutory responsibilities for IRMER practitioners and operators by examining current UK legislation and guidelines governing the use if ionising radiation in dentistry.

To consider the principles of radiation protection.

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

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.

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.

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.

Summarise the principles of radiation protection, so as to demonstrate theoretical ability regarding the safe use of radiographs in dental practice.

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