Justification, Optimisation and Limitation - an IR(ME)R course (OX081008)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThe aims of this course are to provide dental practitioners and DCPs with an update course in dental radiography and radiation protection, - a ‘core’ CPD subject as recommended by the General Dental Council in 2006 and covering the IR(ME)R topics specified in the Department of Health’s 2001 Guidance Notes booklet. This course is intended for GDPs and Dental Nurses
VenueJohn Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeWednesday 8 October 2008, 08:45 to 17:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. Understand the principles of radiation physics underpinning dental radiography Know the risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection in dental radiography
  2. Be familiar with the radiation doses in dental radiography and the factors affecting radiation dose Understand the principles of a Quality Assurance programme in dental radiography
  3. Understand the use of selection criteria in relation to dental radiography Know the changes to the legislation concerning dental radiography and be aware of their statutory responsibilities
  4. Be familiar with the latest imaging modalities available, including 2D and 3D digital imaging, and their advantages and disadvantages in dentistry and the various factors that affect diagnostic yield