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On-Demand Course
CPD Points: 1.5
1hr 30mins
Completing HIQA’s Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
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€149
This course is designed for persons who have responsibility for radiation protection responsibilities or who are delegated specified duties to ensure a dental facility is compliant with statutory requirements, non-statutory regulations, and best practice guidance.
This may include:
- dental undertakings/practice owners
- principal dentists
- radiation protection officers (RPOs)
- practice managers
- other designated persons
To provide a step-by-step guide to HIQA’s Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Review HIQA’s SAQ questionnaire and associated regulations
- Consider response options which best reflect the practice’s performance under the Regulations
- Examine options for bridging existing compliance gaps between
- not compliant and substantially compliant and
- substantially compliant and compliance
- Video Lesson
- Post-Course Evaluation
- CPD Certificate of Attendance
On-Demand Course
CPD Points: 0.5
30mins
Basic Safety Training on the Occupational Hazards of Dental Radiation
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€30
Dental team members, most especially persons who do not carry out the practical aspects of medical ionising radiation (non-users).
- Dental nurses/Dental hygienists/Orthodontic therapists
- Dentists including Radiation Protection Officer (RPO)
- Receptionists/Administration staff
- Cleaning and Maintenance staff
To review good practice in radiation protection measures required of dental personnel
- Briefing on the legal obligations of employers and employees regarding radiation protection
- Who is Accountable and What are the Responsibilities?
- Personal protective controls – the do’s and don’ts of safe working in a radiation environment
- Identification and management of accidental and unintended events.
- Video Lesson
- Post-Course Evaluation
- CPD Certificate of Attendance
On-Demand Course
CPD Points: 0.5
30mins
Operator’s (Dental Nurses) Legal Framework for Radiation Protection
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€30
This course is designed for persons who are delegated to carry out the practical aspects (physical conduct) of ionising radiation.
This may include:
- dental nurses
- dental hygienists
- dentists
- radiographers
To review the National and European legislation governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry as it effects operators delegated the practical aspects of medical exposures.
- Examine statutory controls, legal aspects, and organisational framework of radiation protection
- Review basic first principles for radiation protection systems
- Review authorised roles and responsibilities within the dental setting
- Consider the implementation of the legislation in dentistry
- Identify key requirements for the protection of patients, workers, and the public.
- Video Lesson
- Post-Course Evaluation
- CPD Certificate of Attendance
On-Demand Course
CPD Points: 0.5
30mins
Dentist’s Statutory Controls and Legal Framework for Radiation Protection
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€40
- Dentists
- Radiation Protection Officers (RPOs)
- Practice Owners/Practice Managers
- Dental Radiologists
- Radiographers
To review the National and European legislation governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry as it effects undertakings and dentists (referrers and practitioners).
- Examine statutory controls, legal aspects, and organisational framework of radiation protection as they apply to dentists;
- Review the dentist’s basic first principles for radiation protection systems;
- Review authorised roles and responsibilities for dentists;
- Consider the implementation of the legislation in dentistry;
- Identify key requirements for the safety and protection of patients, work colleagues, and the public.
- Video Lesson,
- Post-Course Evaluation
- CPD Certificate of Attendance
On-Demand Course
CPD Points: 0.3
15mins
Providing Information to Patients re Benefits and Risks of Radiation
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€20
This course is intended for dentists and dental team members who take x-rays. It is designed to support these persons in fulfilling their obligation to ensure the patient has awareness and understanding of the risks and benefits of a medical exposure, in advance of that procedure being carried out.
This may include:
- Dentists
- Dental Team members who take x-rays
- Radiation Protection Officers (RPOs)
- Practice Owners
- Practice Managers
To review the main issues when providing radiation information to patients on the risks and benefits of a dental x-ray
- Consider the legal background and professional obligations underpinning the consent process for children and adults
- List factors which contribute to communicating sensitive and scientific information to patients including the pregnancy question
- Manage situations when a patient/parent raises questions or takes issue with a prescribed procedure
- Video Lesson
- Post-Course Evaluation
- CPD Certificate of Attendance
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