Qualification in Dental Radiography for Dental Nurses (NW160517Q)

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SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis eight and half day course has been developed to ensure that dental nurses receive the knowledge & competencies to enable them to take radiographs under prescription.
Additional information

Please see programme flyer attached to this course, PDF link above

 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 England.

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

VenueEducation Centre - Main Reception, Chester Education Centre, Chester - Cheshire  View details
9 SessionsSession 1:   Tue 17 May 2016, 08:45 to 16:00
Session 2:   Wed 18 May 2016, 08:45 to 16:00
Session 3:   Tue 12 Jul 2016, 08:45 to 16:00
Session 4:   Wed 13 Jul 2016, 08:45 to 16:00
Session 6:   Wed 21 Sep 2016, 08:45 to 16:00
Session 7:   Tue 11 Oct 2016, 08:45 to 15:00
Session 10:   Tue 25 Oct 2016, 08:45 to 16:00
Session 8:   Wed 2 Nov 2016, 09:00 to 16:00
Session 9:   Fri 25 Nov 2016, 09:00 to 12:00
LecturerBarbara Dixon  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiology and Radiation Protection
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours50:00
Cost£160.00