IRMER (CPD21JAN19)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionThe course will cover the fundamental changes to the ionising radiation regulations, applicable to dental radiography, with the introduction of IRR17 and IRMER17 and will be interspersed with interesting cases highlighting key principles in diagnosis and interpretation. The course will fulfil your IRMER requirements and GDC Radiography and Radiation Protection core CPD requirements. The course will be delivered by our local Consultant Dental & Maxillofacial Radiologist, Dr Brenda Murray. The course will be held in Thorpe Park Hotel, Leeds and provides the opportunity for an interactive and educational day.
VenueThorpe Park Hotel and Spa, Leeds  View details
Date & timeMonday 21 January 2019, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerBrenda Murray  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£25.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryMajor event course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To provide an update on the ionising radiation regulations, applicable to dental radiography, in light of the introduction of IRR17 and IRR17. 
  • To highlight the fundamental changes in the regulations 
  • To provide practical ways of ensuring compliance with the regulations
Objectives

By the end of the course participants should understand: 

  • Principles of radiation physics 
  • Risks of ionising radiation, the principles of radiation protection and dose reduction in dental radiography 
  • Statutory responsibilities for dental practitioners
Learning outcomes

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates should be able to:

apply radiation principles to the practice of dental radiography

understand how to fulfil their statutory requirements

ensure that doses are optimised, and that quality assurance programmes, and selection criteria are fit for purpose