Who is this course for?
Radiation Protection Officers, Dentists, Dental Nurses / Persons working with X-Ray Equipment in the Dental Sector, in accordance with training requirements of S.I. 256 of 2018 and S.I. 30 of 2019. The course content covers the following key areas;
- Radiation – Basic Concepts & Types of Radiation
- Health Effects of Ionising Radiation, Radiation Doses and Units of Dose
- Principles of Protection From External Radiation, Time, Distance & Shielding
- Protection From X-Rays and Safety Control Measures to be Followed
- Compliance with Legislation (S.I. 30 of 2019) and Licence Requirements
- Radiation Safety Procedures, Risk Assessments & RPO Role
- Compliance with Medical Ionising Radiation Requirements S.I. 256 2018
- Radiation Protection Requirements Specifically for the Dental Sector
Learning assessments are undertaken throughout the course and a training certificate is issued by Radiation Safety Ireland following the successful completion of the course. Certificates are valid for 5 years when refresher training is recommended.
SUITABLE FOR PERSONS WORKING WITH OR SUPERVISING WORK WITH:
- Operating or Supervising the Use of Dental X-Ray Equipment
- RPO in a dental practice
- Dentists and Dental Nurses
- To fulfil radiation safety training requirements of both S.I. 30 of 2019 and S.I. 256 of 2018
