Module two in this series covers the roles and responsibilities of the various duty holders in radiology and explains the concept of entitlement and its practical application. It also explains the differing roles of the radiation protection adviser (RPA) and the medical physics expert (MPE). There is a discussion of the controlled area and the local rules surrounding that, along with an introduction to the radiation protection file.

This course aims to provide dental professionals with an understanding of the differing roles and responsibilities under the radiology regulations IRR17 and IRMER17.

You should be able to recognise the need for a ‘controlled area’, the local rules surrounding it and be familiar with the recommendations for the radiation protection file.