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Radiation Safety Course
Course Description:
This course is a 32 hour course. It is typically held on Fridays and Saturdays. You must complete a full mouth series of x-rays on 4 live patients. You are responsible for providing your own patients. This course introduces radiation safety and protection, recognition of elementary anatomic landmarks for the purpose of exposing dental radiographs. Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of radiological terminology and vocabulary; demonstrate proficiency in radiation safety as required by regulation; have a useful knowledge of radiologic infection control; demonstrate an understanding of the principles of radiation and radiological techniques through examination. Advanced instruction in radiation safety and protection; intermediate and advanced principles of radiology including film placement, angulation, and exposures. Students will receive instruction in anatomical identification and interpretation of radiologic images; hands-on experience in exposing film on human subjects and advanced darkroom/processing procedures and digital imaging; Students will be able to demonstrate clinical competency involving X-ray labs upon successful completion of Radiation Safety course and examination. You will need to show proof of a completed CPR course and an 8-hour Infection Control course.
- Course Length: 32 hours
- Clinical hands-on skills: 12 hours
- Hours of lab skills: 12 hours
- Lecture/Didactic: 8 hours
- A copy of a valid government-issued photo identification.
- Proof of completion of a Board-approved 8-Hour Infection Control course.
- Proof of completion of a California Dental Practice Act course.
- Current BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
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