IRMER - Annual Refresher for Dental Professionals

About This Course

This IRMER course provides an annual refresher for professionals who have previously undertaken relevant CPD in radiography and radiological protection. Designed for dental staff in the UK who are required by law to be IRMER Trained, covering everyone involved in taking and/or processing radiographs.

Learning Outcomes

✓Understanding of the dangers of radiation, at any dose
✓Understanding of the principles and methods of Justification, Optimisation and Limitation
✓Understanding of the role of Quality Assurance in implementing these principles
✓Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities for staff involved in radiography
✓Understanding of how the law protects staff, patients, and the public
✓Improved level of service to patients

Course Curriculum

1.Introduction
2.Ionising Radiation
3.Radiological Justification
4.Optimisation - ALARP
5.X-ray Set Controls
6.Filtration and Collimation
7.Sensors and Films
8.Operator Technique
9.Quality Assurance
10.Quality Monitoring
11.Legal Aspects
12.Roles and Responsibilities
13.Course Completion

Course Details

Price: Free
CPD Hours: 1
Format: online
Duration: 1 hour

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