This course is aimed at dental professionals looking to fulfil their GDC requirements in radiology and radiation protection. Meets Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER17).

Module three explores ‘optimisation’ and keeping the dose to the patient as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP), including selection, installation and maintenance of equipment. It also considers the factors involved in a radiology risk assessment and the requirements for training and ongoing CPD in radiology and radiation protection.

Module three aims to give dental professionals knowledge and understanding in the restriction of exposure to employees and the public. You will learn how to select, install and maintain all X-ray equipment. You will also be given the knowledge to risk assess radiation in your practice and the correct training requirements for you and your team following IRR17 and IRMER17.