Radiation Safety Course

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This course is designed to meet the standards of the California Dental Board for the operation of radiographic equipment (provider number X1036).  This course includes 32 hours of didactic, laboratory, and clinical application of x-ray safety, digital imaging, and evaluation.  This combination class, is generally offered on Saturdays, and is on a  limited space basis.  This course is ideal for both dental personnel and dentists who would like their staff to be x-ray certified to get your dental x-ray license. 

Prerequisites: BLS Certification AHA or ARC, ask us about BLS requirements.  8-Hour Infection Control Certification, Dental Practice Act Certification

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must not be pregnant
• Must provide a copy of current CPR BLS certification (AHA or ARC) and current 8-Hour Infection Control Certification and Dental Practice Act Certification.
• Student must have knowledge of the dentition. (jaws, teeth, universal numbering system)
• Students are asked to wear scrubs and not wear open-toed footwear.

COURSE REQUIRMENTS:

• Complete all precourse work prior to the start of the course.
• Perform and complete two (2) full mouth x-rays on a manikin.
• Must pass a written exam (above 75%) prior to x-ray exposures on human patients.
• Perform and complete four (4) sets of full mouth x-rays (18 radiographs, the traditional mix of periapical (PA) and bitewing (BWX) exposures) on human patients.
• Must complete all the necessary forms and turn in all required documentation before granted completion certificate.
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Please note we do not provide the patients. You are responsible to provide your own patients. Patients will be scheduled at our facilities under the supervison of an instructor.  You will not be able to perform the clinical portion in your office.

PATIENT REQUIRMENTS: 

• Patients must be at least 18 years old and must be capable of providing informed consent.
• Patients must not be pregnant.
• Must not have no more than 6 missing teeth a minimum of 26 teeth in the dentition present.  

All course requirements for didactic, lab, and clinical instruction, including the requirements for human patients are consistent with the California Dental Board regulations and must be fulfilled in order to achieve a completion certificate.