Dental Radiography: Radiation Protection in Dental Practice
Learn the UK safety requirements and legislation for carrying out safe dental X-rays on this CPD course for dental professionals.
Who is the course for?
This CPD training course is designed for dental professionals who are involved in work with dental X-ray equipment. This includes dentists, hygienists, therapists, dental nurses and practice managers.
Others working in the dental or general healthcare sectors may also find the course interesting, but will not have the same professional requirement to undertake verifiable CPD.
What topics will you cover?
X-ray concepts and risks
Regulatory requirements planning
Practical protection from X-rays
Regulatory requirements and management of working with X-rays
Quality assurance
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explore the potential hazards associated with X-radiation and the importance of restricting the exposure of staff and patients as far as is reasonably practicable
Identify the principal requirements of relevant UK legislation and guidance, namely IRR17, IRMER17 and the Dental Guidance Notes, 2nd Edition
Apply the basic principles of practical radiation protection in a dental practice
The ability to take on the role of the Radiation Protection Supervisor in relation to X-radiography in a dental practice
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