Justification, Optimisation and Limitation - an IR(ME)R course on dental radiography and radiation protection (SW12-09-28-1)

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SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionThis course, based on the key principles of the International Commission for Radiological Protection (ICRP) of justification, optimisation and limitation, is designed as a comprehensive course in dental radiography and radiation protection satisfying the requirements of the GDC and covering all the specific IR(M)ER topics including the essential legal requirements of both the IR(ME)R2000 and IRR99 regulations as well as providing an update on new developments in dental radiology
VenueSalisbury District Hospital, Salisbury - Salisbury & S Wiltshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 28 September 2012, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerMr Eric Whaites  View details
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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topicRadiography and radiation protection
CPD hours6:00
Cost£15.00
Objectives
  • Understand the principles of radiation physics

 

  • Know the risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection in dental radiology

 

  • Know the radiation doses in dental radiology and the factors affecting radiation dose

 

  • Understand the principles of a Quality Assurance programme

 

  • Understand the use of selection criteria in relation to dental radiography

 

  • Know the changes to the legislation concerning dental radiology and be aware of their statutory responsibilities

 

  • Understand the various imaging modalities available, including 2D and 3D (CBCT) digital imaging, and their advantages and disadvantages in dentistry and the various factors that affect diagnostic yield