IR(ME)R Ionising Radiation (SW10-11-26-1)

A one-day seminar/workshop on the impact and application of the IR(ME)R “Core of Knowledge” in Dentistry. It will include revision of prior knowledge, provide updates on the impact of the latest legislation. It will provide guidelines on the appropriate implementation, management and impact on clinical practice of this legislation.

Availability	Course has taken place
Subject	Radiography and radiation protection
Description	An update for staff with a radiography qualification
Venue	Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & time	Friday 26 November 2010, 09:00 to 16:30
Lecturers	Dr Richard DeCann & Mr Tim Reynolds  View details
Target audience	Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Dentist, or Hygienist, or Therapist
Development outcome	No development outcome
Course style	Lecture
Catering	Meal
Core topic	Radiography and radiation protection
CPD hours	6:00
Cost	£25.00
Aims
Objectives	By the end of the day you should be able to:          Define the sources of radiation dose to the UK population          Identify and quantify some of the radiation risks involved in dental radiology          Outline the principle components of the IRR1999 and 2000 legislation          Identify the impact of the legislation on clinical practice          List appropriate quality control measures          Describe the radiographic audit process          Identify considered “best practice”