Radiology Syllabus Course (NW141118A)

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SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis course aims to satisfy the requirement of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.
VenueChester Education Centre, Chester - Cheshire  View details
Date & timeTuesday 18 November 2014, 09:30 to 16:45
LecturerBarbara Dixon  View details
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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiology and Radiation Protection
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours6:00
Cost£10.00
Aims
  • To satisfy the requirement of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
Objectives
  • Have an understanding of radiation physics
  • Know the risks of ionising radiation
  • Know the radiation doses in dental radiography
  • Know the factors affecting doses in dental radiography
  • Know the principles of radiation protection
  • Know the statutory requirements relating to dental practice
  • Be able to use selection criteria
  • Understand how Quality Assurance should be applied to general dental practice
  • Understand the factors affecting diagnostic yield
  • Know the principles of digital imaging & know the advantages and disadvantages of digital imaging in dental practice