Course Description
Our Certificate in Dental Radiology is suitable for all qualified Dental Nurses, Therapists, and Hygienists who are required to x-ray patients under the direction of a Dentist. In 2018, the General Dental Council introduced the enhanced CPD scheme for all Dental Professionals, including Dental Nurses.
This Course is a fantastic opportunity to meet the required CPD training and also provides an excellent career progression to improve your skills and knowledge.
In this course, you will learn how to take common radiographs required in a Dental Practice environment and how to use X-rays safely. The Curriculum for the Certificate in Dental Radiography is approved by the British Society of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (BSDMFR). It reflects the theoretical knowledge and practical skills which a Dental Nurse needs to develop when directly involved in x-raying patients and in order to comply with the legislation.
Who is this course for:
Dental nurses | Therapists | Dental Hygienists
Entry requirements to book this course:
Be already qualified as a Dental Nurse, Therapist, or Dental Hygienist
Be registered with the General Dental Council
Have the support of an employing dentist to act as supervisor and validate the workplace activities for the Record of Competence
Be registered with an approved Training Provider
To achieve this qualification you will need the following
Successful completion of NEBDN Record of Competence which includes the compilation of 3x 1000-word case studies
Achieve pass mark in the NEBDN final examination
This course provides 54 verifiable CPD hours
Course Syllabus
- Radiation Physics
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Background Radiation – natural and man-made
- Production of X-rays
- Relationship of Energy, frequency and wavelength
- Properties of Radiation
- Attenuation of Ionising Radiation.
- Factors affecting Attenuation
- Scattering and Absorption
- Biological effects of Radiation
- Risks/benefits of Radiation
- Dose Optimisation
This is an eLearning Course
Study at your convenience from any internet connected device via our interactive eLearning platform. You will be under the supervision of our expert course tutor who will provide all the necessary support via this online platform.