Radiology Syllabus Course (NW151117A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis course aims to satisfy the requirement of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.
VenueHalton Education Centre, Runcorn - Cheshire  View details
Date & timeTuesday 17 November 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerBarbara Dixon  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiology and Radiation Protection
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours6:00
Cost£30.00
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