Qualification in Dental Radiography for Dental Nurses (NW170508A)

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SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis is a combined course comprised of an Online course with 5 half day face to face taught sessions. This course has been developed to ensure that dental nurses receive the knowledge & competencies to enable them to take radiographs under prescription.
Additional information

HEE Course Cost: £160

Additional Exam fee of £124 payable direct to BDA

 

The BDA Online course will begin for delegates on 8th May 2017.

The taught sessions will be held at Best Western Castle Green on the following dates:

  • 16th May 2017
  • 20th June 2017
  • 19th September 2017
  • 10th October 2017
  • 14th October 2017

Students would be expected to:

  • To bring their notes with them to each taught session.
  • Be prepared for each session
  • Bring with them a list of any questions that they may have from either the material that they have covered or from their experiences in practice.

Exam date: Saturday 25th November 2017. 

It is expected that by registering for this course the student agrees that they are able to be released from practice for each teaching session.

Please see flyer attached to this course, PDF link above

 To gain the qualification, students will need to:

  • Attend study days
  • Gain clinical experience in taking radiographs by completing a practical portfolio
  • Take a 1 hour true/false & best answer examination on the theoretical aspects of dental radiography
  • Complete a practical work based portfolio

For the practical portfolio, students must take a minimum of 40 radiographs under supervision, which must include the following types of radiographs:

  • 20 periapicals (using the paralleling technique)
  • 10 pairs of bitewings
  • 10 panoramic radiographs

These radiographs are not required to pass the qualification & will not contribute to the student's final grade, but will be recorded in the student's transcript to demonstrate their experience.

Please note this qualification is subsidised by Health Education England.

The qualification will be awarded by the BDA and will require an exam fee of £124

VenueBest Western Castle Green Hotel, Kendal - Cumbria  View details
5 SessionsSession 1:   Tue 16 May 2017, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 2:   Tue 20 Jun 2017, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 3:   Tue 19 Sep 2017, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 4:   Tue 10 Oct 2017, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 5:   Tue 14 Nov 2017, 09:30 to 12:30
LecturerMrs Tracey Gregory  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiology and Radiation Protection
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours0:00
Cost£160.00
Aims

The aims of the course are to:

  • Produce competent dental radiographic operators who are aware of their own responsibilities and limitations.
  • Promote acquisition of the skills, attitudes & behaviours that facilitate effective and safe use of radiation in dental practice.
  • Fulfil the legal requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 with regards to “adequate training” of operators.
  • Fulfil the requirements of the syllabus in dental radiography for dental nurses as approved by the British Society of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (BSDMFR).
  • Prepare candidates for assessment by the British Dental Association (BDA Education).
  • Foster the knowledge & understanding, skills & attitudes that will promote effective lifelong learning & support professional development.
Objectives

Topics to be discussed include:

  • Radiation Physics
  • Radiation Protection
  • Practical Techniques, apparatus and equipment
  • Films and Processing
  • Quality Assurance and the Law
Learning outcomes

Delegates will be equipped to gain the BDA Qualification in Radiography.