Introduction to the NHS Module - IR(ME)R Part 1 (INWIN090622)

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SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course is part 1 of 2 (Part 2 is on the 16/06/2022), linked with a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for dentists undertaking Performers List Validation by Experience (PLVE). This course is also suitable for other dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists returning to NHS practice, and any dental professional interested in learning more about the featured topics. The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2018 (IRMER18) govern the use of ionising radiation in the UK. The GDC recommends that all Dentists and DCPs complete at least 5 hours of CPD in radiography and radiation protection every CPD cycle. As such, both parts are essential to satisfy Schedule 2 of the IRMER regulations for practitioners, as well as core CPD requirements as recommended by the GDC.
Additional information

Webinar will be held via ZOOM

09:00  Receive email with link to access Webinar 

The Educational Programmes starts at 10:00 hrs prompt 

10:00 -10:45:  Lecture

10:45 - 11:00:  Break 

11:00 - 11:45:  Lecture 

11:45 - 12:00:  Break 

12:00 - 12:45:  Lecture 

13:00 Close 

VenueWebinar Tutorial, Winchester  View details
Date & timeThursday 9 June 2022, 10:00 to 13:00
LecturersShelley Blane & Mr Otto Sparrius  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
Aims

Overall aim:

To provide continuing education and training in dental radiography and radiation protection as part of life-long learning for dentists or DCPs entitled to take responsibility for an individual medical exposure.

Specific aims:

1. To increase learners’ skills in acquiring a good quality image.

Objectives

1. To explain the principles of radiation physics and consider radiation doses in dental radiography.

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

3. To consider the principles of radiation protection and selection criteria for radiography.

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

5. To describe the skills needed to provide a good quality image.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to:

1. Describe the fundamentals of radiation physics and summarise the factors affecting radiation doses received by patients and staff in dental radiology, so as to demonstrate knowledge of hazard associated with exposure.

2. 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.

3. Summarise the principles of justification, authorization and optimisation in dental radiology, so as to demonstrate theoretical ability regarding the safe use of radiographs in dentistry.

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

5. Appreciate the skills and techniques necessary for excellent and predictable radiographs.