Radiography and radiation protection –for non-radiography qualified members of the dental team (not dentists) (MK280917)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Radiology
DescriptionThis course is suitable for non-radiography qualified members of the dental team (not dentists) The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R 2000) 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, this course satisfies Schedule 2 of the IRMER regulations for operators involved in X-raying patients, as well as core CPD requirements for the whole dental team. Learners should be aware Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray equipment (DH, 2001) and Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography (FGDP (UK) RCS, 2013) are key reference guidelines/publications and essential reading for all dental professionals before and after the course. The content of the course is specified in the 2001 Guidance Notes
Additional information

The Speaker for this course is Nikki Rogers.

Nikki teaches DCPs at Bristol Dental Hospital delivering pre and post registration training.She holds the post registration qualifications in Oral health Education, Dental Sedation and Radiography along with teaching, assessment and management qualifications.

Nikki is currently Chairperson of the NEBDN Dental Radiography Committee, and a member of the NEBDN panel of examiners.She is also the author of The Basic Guide to Dental Sedation Nursing and is currently working on various other books to advance the knowledge and skills of DCPs.

VenueRoom 4, Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes  View details
Date & timeThursday 28 September 2017, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerNicola Rogers  View details
Target audience

Recommended: DCP in Training, or Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiography & Radiation Protection
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
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

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

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 of ionising radiation in dentistry

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

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

Learning outcomes

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.