CORK UNIVERSITY DENTAL SCHOOL & HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN ONLINE RADIOGRAPHY COURSE FOR DENTAL NURSES AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS COURSE OUTLINE 1
COURSE OVERVIEW At the end of this course, students should be competent in dental radiographic technique for use in dental practice in Ireland. The theoretical component of the course will be delivered on line. The basics of radiographic technique will initially be delivered in University Dental School and Hospital and subsequently supervised by a dentist in practice. A record of all radiographic examinations conducted in practice will be recorded in a log book. Students will be assessed at various stages throughout and at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of the course, Dental Nurses must register with the Dental Council if they wish to conduct radiographic examinations in practice. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course will be delivered using online lectures, practical radiography sessions and radiographic technique and image processing in dental practice. Students will be encouraged to ask questions of the instructors on the course. The primary objective of the course is that upon successful completion dental nurses and hygienists should be competent to undertake dental radiography to a standard required for general practice in Ireland. COURSE CONTENT The course consists of 12 modules and are available online and presented by lecturers from the Diagnostic imaging Programmers Department of the School of Medicine and Medical Science University College Dublin. Real X-ray images and video clips are used to further your 2
understanding of the topics. Modules are approximately 45 minutes long and can be viewed as you wish over the 12 weeks of lectures. A logbook must be kept by the students to record their clinical experience of taking dental radiographs. This logbook must include the number and types of radiographs taken, the quality rating and identification of any film faults. A minimum quota for the number of views taken, as follows: 25 PANORAMIC VIEWS 25 INTRAORAL VIEWS The techniques for various views include: Occlusal views Bitewing Panoramic Periapicals ENTRY REQUIREMENT To enter the Cork University Dental School & Hospital Certificate in Dental Radiography and to enrol on the course, you must be a current student of the National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland or hold a recognized qualification in Dental Nursing or Dental Hygiene. You will need regular broadband access to the internet using a computer with sound (either using headphones or speakers). A current email address is also required. Finally, you will need access to licensed radiographic equipment and the signed support of your dental practitioner who is willing to supervise you whilst you take radiographs for your logbook. 3
Dental practitioners are asked to make local arrangements to facilitate students obtaining practical experience in techniques not available in the dental surgeries. RECOMMENDED READING MATERIAL Textbook: Radiography & Radiology for Dental Nurses by Eric Whaites. Churchill Livingstone FEES 600.00 per student CONTACT US Administrative Assistant/Dental Nursing Cork University Dental School & Hospital Wilton Cork Telephone: 021 4901160/4205036 E-mail: Siobhan.Murray@ucc.ie or mary.harrington@ucc.ie 4
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE WEEK 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction to Programme Basic and Radiation Physics Concepts of Radiation and Atomic Structure X-ray Production (online) Clinical hands on technique training (attendance at Cork University Dental School & Hospital - compulsory) Basic and Radiation Physics Interaction with Tissue and Bioeffects of Radiation Radiation Protection X-ray Equipment General X-ray tubes X-ray Equipment Dental X-ray tubes Exposure Factors Basic and Advanced Concepts Radiographic Technique Indications and Considerations Radiographic Technique Principles of Dental Technique o Paralleling / Bisected Angle o Bitewing X-ray Equipment Specialised X-ray tubes Radiographic Technique Principles of Dental Technique o Occlusal o OPG Exposure Factors Image Quality Criteria Online facilitated tutorial Modules 1 and 3 Image Receptors Image Production and Film Screens and Cassettes Digital image Production o Receptors o Acquisition and imaging chain Processing Film Processing: Principles and Practice Chemical Hazards Film Faults Digital Processing Digital Hardcopy 5
Online facilitated tutorial Modules 4 and 6 8 Legislation and Dosimetry Legislation Dosimetry Quality Assurance Equipment Online facilitated tutorial Modules 2, 5 and 7 9 10 Quality Assurance Photographic Digital Clinical Audit Online facilitated tutorial Module 8 Radiographic Technique Radiographic Anatomy Radiographic Image Appraisal / Critique Online facilitated tutorial Module 10 11 12 13 14 15 Online facilitated tutorial Modules 9 and 11 Online facilitated tutorial Module 12 Logbook Completion Logbook Completion Logbook Completion Logbook Completion Logbook Completion 16 17 On completion of logbook - Competency Assessment (attendance at Cork University Dental School & Hospital - compulsory) Exit Assessment 6
CORK UNIVERSITY DENTAL SCHOOL & HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCE ONLINE RADIOGRAPHY COURSE FOR DENTAL NURSES AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS APPLICATION FORM 7
INSTRUCTIONS ON COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION FORM Please ensure that you take time to read to the following instructions for completing your application form, failure to complete the form correctly may result in your application being returned to you. Use block capitals or print and please sign your application form. Complete all relevant sections. Use additional pages if required Submit documentary evidence of Dental Nursing or Dental Hygiene qualifications with your application form. Do not send originals as they will not be returned. Photocopies will suffice. Please note that if you are currently undertaking the NDNTP you must state this in your application form. Enclose course fee of 600.00. Cheques must be made payable to: University Dental School & Hospital. Cash not acceptable & no refunds will be given once this course has commenced. In the event that this course is over subscribed, places will be given to students on a first come basis, provided all essential documentation, including payment in full is submitted. Forward completed application form to the following address no later than Friday 17 June, 2011 by close of business. Administrative Assistant/Dental Nursing Cork University Dental School & Hospital Wilton Cork Telephone: 021 490 1160/021 4205036 8
E-mail: Siobhan.Murray@ucc.ie or mary.harrington@ucc.ie SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION Surname: Forename: Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yy) / / 19 Current Address: Email (essential for application): Home Telephone: Mobile Number: Permanent Address (if different from above): Telephone: SECTION 2: EDUCATION Mobile Number: Post-Secondary Education (Highest Level obtained) Qualification achieved e.g. Certificate/Diploma/Degree Year Subjects Level/Grade Achieved 9
Use an additional page if necessary. SECTION 3: CURRENT EMPLOYMENT Employer Name and Address Dates (From, To) Duties Use an additional page if necessary. SECTION 4: SPECIAL NEEDS Do you have any special needs? Yes No If yes, please explain: SECTION 5: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Using the space below, please tell us why you should be considered for a place on this programme? 10
SECTION 6: DECLARATION Applicant I certify that the information provided in this application form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing incomplete or false information may result in my application not being processed. Signature of Applicant: Date: 11
CORK UNIVERSITY DENTAL SCHOOL & HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN LETTER FROM DENTIST IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FORM 12
TO UNDERTAKE THE INTRAORAL AND PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPHY COURSE FOR DENTAL NURSES AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS I agree to the following conditions: I will supervise the dental nurse in radiographic technique and I will sign the radiographic logbook relating to images made by the student The practice has and will use image holders/positioning devices on all patients for bitewing and periapical images I have or have access to a panoramic machine Name: Practice Address: Daytime Telephone Number: Signature: E-mail address: Date: I attach a copy of the license to use x-ray machines from the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland 13