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 X899).  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. 

Prerequisite: BLS Certification AHA or ARC, ask us about BLS requirements.  8-Hour Infection Control Certification

All course requirements for didactic, lab, and clinical instruction, including the requirements for human subject radiographs are consistent with the California Dental Board regulations and must be fulfilled in order to achieve a completion certificate (x-ray license). 

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
• Please call before you register for this course
• 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 day one
• Must pass a written exam (above 70%) prior to x-ray exposures on human patients.
• Perform and complete two (2) full mouth x-rays on a manikin.
• 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 under the supervision and verification of a licensed dentist (no extraoral images accepted). 
• Must complete all the necessary forms at or before time of final FMX this is required NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Again, Please call before you register for this course and please note we do not provide the patients. You are responsible to provide your own patients.

PATIENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years or older. 

Patient may be under the age of 18 provided a parent or guardian provides consent and documents consistent with the course.

Patient must be in good medical and oral health (a medical history form will be completed prior to treatment).

Must not be pregnant.

Must have no more than 6 missing teeth and at least 26 of their natural 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.