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.
You will receive theoretical training by attendance at taught sessions
delivered via MS Teams and you will be required to complete a four-part record
of experience. Lectures, assignments and practical simulations are an integral
part of this course.
You will also be required to complete a record of practical competencies set
out by NEBDN over a 12-week period of time.