Radiation Protection for DCPs (NON IRMER) (CPD24NOV20)

Programme

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GDC Development Outcome C is met: Maintaining and developing knowledge and skills.

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Nurse with extended duties in oral healt ed

This short evening lecture will support development for dental nurses, hygienists and therapists not actively taking X-rays and enable them to enhance their knowledge and understanding in the principles of radiation protection and the legislative requirements for their specific role.

The objective is to explain and discuss:

Current legislation requirements in the Ionising Radiation Regulations and Ionising Radadiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations and the difference between the two

Individual responsibilities and appointments relating to the legislation

The general principles of dental radiation

Quality assurance relevant to ensuring patient safety

On successful completion of the session the learner will be able to:

Discuss the legislation relating to radiation in primary care dental services

Apply safe working procedures to ensure patient safety and the safety of others

Evaluate and reflect on learning and identify further areas for self improvement