Dental Radiography for General Dental Practitioners, Dental Nurses, Dental Hygienists and Radiographers
A 20 credit, certificate level module in Dental Radiography for those employed to carry out dental radiographs.
The Module
The module is theoretical and practical which should enable you, the Dental practitioner, to achieve a level of competency in dental radiography that you may safely, efficiently and effectively undertake routine dental radiography. You will be adequately trained to work as an ‘operator’ as required under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR(ME)R 2000 (an ‘operator’ is defined as any person carrying out any practical aspect of the exposure). The module consists of 12 study sessions, spread over the first semester (September – January). Employers may sponsor the student’s attendance. Students often form their own support networks, which continue after completion of the module.
The Content
The content of the module includes all elements of the approved curriculum in Dental Radiography and Radiology, which was approved by the Council of the British Society of Dental MaxilloFacial Radiology (BSDMFR) in Sept 2004. This curriculum was designed to ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.
Portfolio
The portfolio of experience in taking dental radiographs must be completed. It consists of:
Exam
The written exam takes place at the end of the module in January. It consists of short and long answer questions and is 1 hour in length.
The Study Location
The module is delivered at the Ipswich Campus. Practical experience is chiefly undertaken in your own workplace and requires the co-operation of your employer and supervision by the General Dental Practitioner.
The People
This course has been designed specifically for General Dental Practitioners, Dental Nurses, Dental Hygienists and Radiographers who want to extend their role in the dental practice by undertaking dental radiography. Due to the practical component of the course it is not suitable for the unemployed. Some students undertake the module fairly soon after qualifying others have several years of experience in one or more dental practices.
The teaching staff are all qualified diagnostic radiographers and lecturers who teach on the undergraduate degree programmes for radiographers and other courses in the School of Health, Science and Social Care at UCS.
The Module
The module consists of 12 three-hour teaching sessions.
Each study day will run from 4.00pm - 7.00pm, during the first semester.
Application for the Module
Part-time Study
Applications are made directly to the University via the online application system. For further information about the programme contact:
Mrs Ruth Strudwick, Module Leader
Radiography, School of Health Science and Social Care,
UCS, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ
01473 338543
r.strudwick@ucs.ac.uk |
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Fees and Payments
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