Dental IR(ME)R Course

Various Dates (normally 2 per annum)

A four hour taught course covering the requirements of Schedule 3 of IR(ME)R 2017 "Adequate Training" of Practitioners and Operators. In addition delegates will be sent a post course assessment which can be completed in your surgery. This, once submitted back, will count as the additional 2 hours of CPD, making a total of 5 hours of verifiable CPD.

Covering topics such as: Basic Physics of Radiation, Radiation Hazards and Dosimetry, Statutory Requirements, Radiation Safety and Protection, Fundamentals of Imaging Science and Practical Considerations and Requirements.

We will also review the 2020 guidance notes for dental practitioners published by FDGP https://cgdent.uk/safe-use-of-x-ray-equipment/

Our course has been developed by experienced scientific staff especially for dentists, hygienists and dental nurses undertaking dental radiography.

This CPD course meets the criteria for the GDC's development outcomes C, and counts for 5.0 hours of verifiable CPD.

This course will be delivered online. You will need a camera (so that we can verify your attendance for the whole session) to join the course via MS Teams. Participation will be recorded.

Joining details and post course assessment will be sent to your registered e-mail address - please make sure that this is correct. Assessment will be completed and submitted online.

We are pleased to offer a discount scheme for 3 or more delegates attending from the same practice, or for dental practices holding current SLAs with MTW Radiation Physics.

F or any course enquiries please contact mtw-tr.koc-radiationphysics@nhs.net