Radiography
DBG DCP Radiography and Radiation Protection Course
As from August 2008 ALL DCPs (Dental Care Professionals, which includes dental nurses and part time dental nurses) in line with the compulsory registration will be required by the GDC to complete and record 150 hours of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) every five years, a third (50 hours) of which should be verifiable.
The GDC recommend that DCPs study the same verifiable core subjects as dentists in every five year cycle. One of the core subjects is Radiography and Radiation Protection. DCPs are required to achieve 5 hours verifiable CPD in a 5 year period. The course is for all members of the dental team who are not taking X-Rays. It is particularly relevant to nurses involved with processing the films and carrying out the regular quality assurance tests. The course is on the same day and at the same venue as the Radiography Update Course for Dentists (and those DCPs who hold a radiography qualification) therefore making it convenient for all of the practice to attend together reducing surgery disruption and down time.
The key areas covered:
- The nature and effects of radiation
- Radiation doses
- Image formation and capture
- Film handling and processing
- Processor use, maintenance and care
- Processing film faults
- Risk assessment and practical radiation safety
2009 Radiography Course Dates | ||
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| January | 19 Monday 30 Friday | Manchester Leicester |
| February | 9 Monday 27 Friday | Reading Brighton |
| March | 2 Monday 20 Friday | Birmingham Milton Keynes |
| April | 6 Monday 24 Friday | Gloucester Huddersfield |
| May | 11Monday 22 Friday | Maidstone Nottingham |
| June | 8 Monday 26 Friday | Edinburgh Stoke on Trent or Chester |
| July | 6 Monday 17 Friday | Norwich High Wycombe |
| August | 3 Monday 7 Friday | Exeter Birmingham |
| September | 14 Monday 25 Friday | Co Durham Bristol |
| October | 5 Monday 16 Friday | Liverpool London |
| November | 2 Monday 13 Friday | Northampton Leeds |
Please note that actual venues will be confirmed at least 2 weeks before the event.
2010 Radiography Course Dates | ||
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| January | 8 Friday 25 Monday | Oxford Preston |
| February | 12 Friday | Glasgow |
| March | 5 Friday | Portsmouth |
| April | 16 Friday 26 Monday | Kendal Derby |
| May | 7 Friday 24 Monday | Royal Tunbridge Wells Winsford, Cheshire |
| June | 11 Friday 28 Monday | London Cardiff |
| July | 26 Monday | Birmingham |
| August | ||
| September | 10 Friday 27 Monday | Luton Harrogate |
| October | 4 Monday | Manchester |
| November | 8 Monday 19 Friday | Sheffield Reading |
The Course Tutors
Tim Reynolds.
HDCR. TDCR.
- Radiography Consultant to Keele University.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer School of Health Staffordshire University.
Tim was formerly Principal Tutor, course leader in Diagnostic Radiography at Keele University School of Radiography. Following the school closure Tim worked in the Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Postgraduate Medicine and then the School of Chemistry and Physics developing, organising and running in-service and CPD courses and study days for a wide range of health related professions.
On the Council of The College of Radiographers, 1986 to 1992, he chaired at different times the Professional and Technical and the Education committees of the College, Tim also served as Vice President of the College.
Tim was involved with many initiatives in the areas of Quality, Standards, Audit and Safety, including, collaboration with the NRPB, on the National Dosimetry Protocol, College Guidelines on QA systems and Professional Standards in Diagnostic Radiography.
While serving as Vice Chair of the Education committee Tim was involved in the collaboration with the Dental Surgery Assistants Standards and Training Advisory Board on developing the first curriculum for Dental Radiography training.
Tim has been directly involved in Dental Nurse Radiography Training and Dental Radiation up dates for the past eight years.
Dr. Richard DeCann.
MSc. PhD. HDCR. TDCR. SRR.
- Radiography Consultant to Keele University.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer School of Health Staffordshire University.
Richard has over 30 years experience in clinical and academic radiography. He qualified as a radiographer in the Royal Navy, has a wide range of clinical experience and became a lecturer in 1980. His research into aspects of patient care are well published and his doctorate was awarded for his work on clinical competencies in radiography.
He was formerly a Principal Lecturer and the Director of postgraduate studies in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography at the Department of Radiographic Studies, Keele University. When the department closed Richard was appointed as a Radiography Consultant to the Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Postgraduate Medicine and then the School of Chemistry and Physics where he developed, organised and ran in-service and CPD courses and study days for a wide range of health care professions.
He was the first editor of Radiography News, is a peer review editor for Radiography and former Chairman of the Midlands Branch of the Society and College of Radiographers.
Richard is a specialist in general and dental radiography and has, for many years, been an authority on clinical care and radiographic research.
A 10% discount applies on both radiography courses when DCPs attend the DCP Radiography and Radiation Protection Course
Conveniently book all the practice on to the courses and attend together thus reducing surgery disruption and down time and fulfil the 5 year requirement with 6 hours of Radiography CPD.
To reserve your places contact
0845 00 66 112 (membership services)
The cost of each course is £135 plus VAT per candidate for DBG member practices (£350 plus VAT per candidate for non-members). A non-refundable 25% deposit per candidate is required to reserve places. Full payment is required four weeks prior to the course date. The cost of the course includes lunch, refreshments and Compliance Certificate.
Please Note: Refunds will not be given. Errors and omissions excluded.The DBG reserves the right to alter or withdraw any of their services at any time without prior notice.