Radiography and radiation protection (SW09-09)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionThis course is for DCPs who do not hold the radiography certificate.
VenueThe Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Plymouth - Devon S & W  View details
Date & timeSaturday 26 September 2009, 09:15 to 16:30
LecturerMrs Nikki Rogers  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Hygienist, or Therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topicRadiography and radiation protection
CPD hours5:00
Cost£12.00
Aims

To update DCPs in radiography and radiation protection for optimum patient safety

Objectives

At the end of the day the Dental Care Professional should be able to:

  • Understand their role within IRR 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000.
  • Understand the role of Employers, Referrers, Practitioners and Operators.
  • Be aware of the importance of quality assurance programmes and quality assurance procedures
  • Recognise film faults and know how to prevent them
  • Be aware of how to produce a step wedge radiograph