IR(ME)R update (SW13-07-11-1)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionFull IR(ME)R radiography and ionising radiation course for Dentists and DCPs with a radiography qualification.
Additional information

Ian Hamilton is a registered dentist with a background in radiation protection and an MSc in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology. He has presented at International conferences in Budapest (2009) and Hiroshima (2011). Appointed as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Defence Dental Services, he lectures widely throughout the UK in Radiography and Radiation Protection for all members of the Dental Team and his course feed-back reports consistently rate this mandatory training as a lively, entertaining and informative session.

VenueBuckerell Lodge Hotel, Exeter - Devon N & E  View details
Date & timeThursday 11 July 2013, 09:30 to 16:00
LecturerMr Ian Hamilton  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Dentist, or Hygienist, or Therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topicRadiography and radiation protection
CPD hours5:00
Cost£55.00
Aims

To update the dental team with Ionising Radiation Regulations

Objectives

By the end of the session delegates will have improved-
 

  • Understanding of the principles of radiation physics
  • Understanding of 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 beaware of their statutory responsibilities