IRMER in Leeds (CPD24OCT19)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionLearning and discussion on this core CPD. subject by an experienced and well regarded speaker.
Additional information

Please note that this course is suitable for:

  • Dentists
  • Dental Therapists
  • Hygienists
  • Dental Nurses (with a Certificate in Dental Radiography)
VenueWeetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 24 October 2018, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerIan Hamilton  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, C, D
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

To provide Dentists, Therapists and Dental Nurses/support staff who have a radiology qualification and want to remain registered as being able to take dental radiographs, with CPD. teaching on

  • The principles of radiation physics.
  • Risks of ionising radiation.
  • Radiation doses in dental radiography.
  • Factors affecting dose in dental radiography.
  • The principles of radiation protection.
  • Statutory requirements.
  • Selection criteria (for practitioners and not operators).
  • Quality assurance.

This will provide the necessary 5 hours of CPD. in a five year cycle.

Objectives

To ensure dentists and those dental practice staff who take dental radiographs are properly informed and prepared for taking dental radiographs and are covered with 5 hours of core CPD. for their five year cycle.