Radiation Safety Course

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.  

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)
• Must be currently employed in a dental office – please call before you register for this course if you do not work in an office or have access to an office. 
• 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. 

Students will be required to bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for use during the lab and clinical portions of the course.

• Mask
• 3 pairs of gloves
• Protective eyewear
• Lab coat or disposable gown 

Again, there is an outside segment of the course to be completed at your office or clinic where each student is required to perform three (3) diagnostic, quality, full mouth x-ray series under the supervision and with the verification of a licensed dentist. These radiographs will be submitted and reviewed by the course instructors on day two. Please call before you register for this course if you do not work in an office or have access to an office. There is an extra charge to use our facility and that we do not provide the patients.

Enrolled students will have one (1) week to complete the clinical portion of the course within their own dental office or clinic. 

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.