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LEVEL 1 (Core) Training Course

 

All personnel involved with dental CBCT imaging (dentists, dental nurses with the CDR, dental hygienists and dental therapists) are required to take Level 1 (Core) training in Dental CBCT

 

This Online Learning course provides the LEVEL 1 training criteria

The program satisfies the current UK training requirements for dental CBCT.

 

CONTENT DELIVERY:

- Modular Online Learning 

- 24/7 on-demand

COST:

£195 +VAT

(£50 discount if booked as a package with Level 2 course)

DELIVERY:

On-demand online training program

Accessable for 1 year from registration

 

DURATION (CPD HOURS):

7 hours

SUITABLE FOR:

All personnel involved with dental CBCT imaging (dentists, dental nurses with the CDR, dental hygienists and dental therapists) 

Participants must have completed 5 hours of verifiable CPD in Radiography and Radiation Protection as recommended by the GDC  before taking this Level 1 course

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completion of the course participants should be able to: 

- understand the rationale for CBCT scans

- appreciate the limitations of CBCT radiography

- recognise and understand the causes of common CBCT imaging artefacts 

- explain the principles of CBCT

- assess the comparative differences between CBCT and 2D radiographic imaging techniques

- discuss the clinical justification criteria for CBCT examinations

- understand the risks of CBCT

- explain radiation protection and optimization procedures relevant to CBCT

- understand the role of CBCT in dental diagnosis and treatment planning

- explain the selection criteria relevant to CBCT

- recognise normal dento-alveolar anatomy when represented on a CBCT scan

- understand who should provide a CBCT radiological report

- explain current relevant CBCT guidelines and legal requirements

- understand the roles of a CBCT Referrer, Operator and Practitioner

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