IRMER (SW14-11-19-1)

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SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionThis course is based on the key principles of the International Commission for Radiological Protection (ICRP) of justification, optimisation and limitation. It satisfies the requirements of the GDC, covering all IR(M)ER topics including legal requirements of IR(ME)R2000 and IRR99 regulations. This course is for dentists and DCPs who take radiographs.
VenueLyngford House, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 19 November 2014, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersMiss Rebecca Jane Davies & Jane Luker  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 hours6:00
Cost£45.00
Aims

To satisfy the requirement of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 for continuing education and training in Radiation Protection.

Objectives

By the end of the course the participant should:

· Have an understanding of radiation physics

· Know the risks of ionising radiation

· Know 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

· Know the importance and be able to use selection criteria

· Understand how Quality Assurance should be applied to general dental practice

· Understand the factors affect diagnostic yield.

· Know the principles of digital imaging and know the advantages and disadvantages of digital imaging in dental practice

· To give an overview of the principals of radiological interpretation