Health - Part-time Level Certificate in Dental Radiography

The Certificate in Dental Radiography is a qualification for dental nurses, therapists and hygienists who are required to x-ray patients under the prescription of a dentist. The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2018 (IR(ME)R 2018) require all operators who are involved in x-raying patients to be adequately trained to ensure the radiographs produced are of optimum diagnostic quality and expose both patients and staff to the minimum possible radiation dose.

An essential programme for dental nurses, therapists or hygienists commonly delegated responsibility for radiography, this course provides training at the highest possible level and is available only through approved centres.

The course is set at an academic level which has been equated to a level 4.

You will receive theoretical training by attendance at taught sessions delivered via MS Teams. In addition to this, you will be expected to complete a four-part record of competence. The topics you will cover include: -

Radiation physics

Principles of imaging

Radiation protection

Apparatus and equipment

Dental films and processing

Film handling

Fundamentals of radiological anatomy

X-ray practice and interpretation

The course is set at an academic level which has been equated to a level 4. You will receive theoretical training by attendance at formally taught sessions. In addition to this, you will be expected to complete a four-part record of competence.

In addition to the record of competence, there will also be a 90-minute examination consisting of single best answer multiple choice questions and extended matching questions.

You must:

• Be a qualified dental nurse

• Be registered with the General Dental Council

• Have the written support of your employer who will be required to allow time and access for training and validate workplace activities for the portfolio of experience.

You must also be able to meet all practical requirements of the record of competence as set by NEBDN (Further information on these can be requested from j.smart@wakefield.ac.uk)

Further Study: The qualification is essential for those required to take radiographs in the workplace or wishing to progress onto dental therapy and hygiene courses. Why not consider other continuing professional development courses offered by Wakefield College? Please visit our website for a full list of training courses or contact the Business Development Team on 01924 789469.

Career Opportunities: CPD is now an essential part of your career as a dental care professional. This course will help you keep your skills up to date and contribute towards CPD hours.