Harriet Ellis Dental nurse Training
Certificate in Dental Radiography
Start date 28/07/2009
scope of award
The certificate in Dental Radiography is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who are required to operate X-ray equipment under the direction of a dentist.
Dental Nurses, who are directly involved in taken X- rays, should be trained to the highest level to ensure that the radiographs produced are of optimum quality and that they are taken with the minimum possible radiation dose to patients and staff.
Syllabus
The curriculum for the Certificate in Dental Radiography is approved by NEBDN and in accordance with British Society of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, which reflects the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that a dental nurse involved in taken X-rays needs to develop in order to comply with the legislation.
Entry requirements
- Dental nurse qualification (GDC registration)
- Supportive employer
- Be motivated
Benefits from the course
Gain theoretical and practical skills complete the record of experience and the written examination.
how to achieve the qualification
- Needs 80% of attendance
- Successful completion of a record of experience which must be completed by you and your supervising dentist.
- Pass a negatively marked Multiple Choice examination
Note that candidates must be able to show competence in taking of a minimum of 50 radiographs taken in your workplace to include at least: 10 dental panoramic radiographs, 10 pairs of bitewing radiographs, 20 paralleling technique periapical radiographs. The remainder should include a minimum of 2 of each of the following: bisected angle technique periapical, occlusal views and cephalometric lateral skull views. Three case studies to be completed, relating to the taking of a dental panoramic, a bitewing and paralleling technique periapical radiograph.
Examinations dates and format
The written examination is available in June and December each year throughout the UK. It consists of a negatively-marked multiple choice question paper which candidates are allowed one hour to complete. Applications must be submitted to NEBDN the Record of Experience by 20 of April for the June examination and 20 October for the December examination. Applications forms by the 1 May and 1 November in order to ensure a place.
Time: 6.30pm to 9pm Proposed dates
28/07/2009 04/08/2009
18/08/2009 25/08/2009
01/09/2009 06/10/2009
13/10/2009 10/11/2009
22/11/2009 (10-4pm)
29/11/2009(10-4pm)
Please note that these dates are provisional and may be subject to change
Examination date: 05th December 2009
Portfolio submission: 20/10/2009
Application closing date: 1st November/09
Cost: £399.00 +VAT + £10.00 for the Record of Experience (examination fee £ 150 which is payable by 20 Oct 2009).
For further information contact
Harriet Ellis Training Solutions
7th floor, Charter House, 450 High Road , Ilford, Essex IG1 1UF
0208 911 0100
www.harrietellis.com
Course coordinator: Dr. Romulo Greco is a qualified dentist working as Clinical Teacher in Dental Radiology at King’s College London Dental Institute, Guy’s Hospital and Oral Surgery Department at King’s College London. Currently he is doing Master in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology at King’s College University. Dr. Greco is also Member of British Society of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology and Abstractor of Evidence Based Dentistry - BDA.
