Ionising Radiation Core of Knowledge Update for the Dental Team (INSO080509)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry essential for dentists who are undertaking vocational training by assessment. The course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS or who are returning to NHS dental practice and for other dentists and DCPs (who hold a certificate in dental radiography) and have not updated their core of knowledge within the last 5 years.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeFriday 8 May 2009, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. To understand the nature and effects of ionising radiation and define the sources of radiation dose to the UK population.
  2. To identify and quantify the radiation risks involved in dental radiology.
  3. To outline the principle components of the IRR 1999 and 2000 legislation and the impact of this in clinical practice.
  4. To understand appropriate quality control measures and identify best practice.
  5. To understand the operational management priorites for dental practice.