Webinar - Radiology - A review of legislation to ensure compliance (NW200723B)

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SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis webinar aims to revisit, review and highlight the key principals of radiation procedures and protection including the expected content of the new ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray Equipment’.
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VenueOnline Training, Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeThursday 23 July 2020, 09:30 to 11:30
LecturerMrs Tracey Gregory  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
Catering None
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To revisit x-ray production, the key principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of ionising radiation 
  • To review the key elements of IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 as they apply to dental radiography, with due regard to the roles and responsibilities of the dental team
  • To highlight the expected content of the new ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray Equipment’
Objectives
  • Refresh their knowledge of x-ray production, the key principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of ionising radiation
  • Review the key elements of IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 as they apply to dental radiography and their individual roles and responsibilities
  • Clarify (as far as is possible) the new Guidance Notes for Dental Radiography
Learning outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • State the key principles of Radiation Protection.
  • Summarise the biological effects of Ionising Radiation with due regard to Dental Radiography.
  • Understand the legal requirements of compliance with regard to IRR17 and IR(ME)R2017.