Qualification in Dental Radiography for Dental Nurses (NW150112A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis 8 day course has been developed to ensure that dental nurses receive the knowledge & competencies to enable them to take radiographs under prescription.
Additional information

To gain the qualification, students will need to:

  • Attend all 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 North West. The qualification will be awarded by the BDA & will require an exam fee of £124.

VenueAintree - The Clinical Sciences Centre, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
8 SessionsSession 1:   Mon 12 Jan 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Session 2:   Mon 9 Feb 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Session 3:   Mon 16 Mar 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Session 4:   Mon 13 Apr 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Session 5:   Fri 8 May 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Session 6:   Fri 12 Jun 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Session 7:   Thu 2 Jul 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Session 8:   Sat 19 Sep 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerBarbara Dixon  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleWorkshop
Core topicRadiology and Radiation Protection
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours45:00
Cost£160.00