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Dental Radiography Course Online – Harriet Ellis

Cost£999.00
Duration6 months
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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About this course

Certificate in Dental Radiography. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your working life. The course takes around six months to complete.

You must already be qualified as a dental nurse, therapist, or hygienist and registered with the General Dental Council. Your employing dentist will act as your supervisor and validate your workplace activities. The curriculum is approved by the British Society of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology.

You'll learn how to take common radiographs in a dental practice and how to use X-rays safely. Completing this dental radiography qualification leads to a Certificate in Dental Radiography.

Who this course is for

As an oral health educator,  you are responsible for informing patients about the importance and benefits of regular and correct oral healthcare. You will also teach them how to practice the correct oral hygiene methods and maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Entry requirements

In order to undertake the qualification, a dental nurse, therapist, or hygienist must:

Be registered with the General Dental Council

Have the support of their employing dentist to act as supervisor and validate the workplace activities for the Record of Competence

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to take common radiographs required in a dental practice setting.
  • You'll understand how to use X-rays safely and in line with current legislation.
  • You'll develop the theoretical knowledge needed when directly involved in X-raying patients.
  • You'll build practical skills for working under the direction of a dentist.
  • You'll complete case studies demonstrating your competence in dental radiography.
  • You'll meet the General Dental Council's enhanced CPD requirements for dental professionals.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online through a learning platform, with support from a course tutor. Assessment includes successful completion of the NEBDN Record of Competence, which requires three case studies of around 1,000 words each. You must also pass the NEBDN final examination. Workplace activities are validated by your supervising dentist.

What you will need to bring

You will need access to a dental practice where your employing dentist can supervise and validate your workplace activities. Harriet Ellis will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dental nurse with radiography skills, takes X-rays under a dentist's direction.
  • Senior dental nurse, takes on extended clinical responsibilities within a practice.
  • Dental therapist, supports dentists with a broader range of patient treatments.
  • Dental hygienist, carries out preventive dental care including X-rays where qualified.

What you could study next

  • Further CPD qualifications in dental nursing, to meet GDC enhanced CPD requirements and broaden your clinical skills.
  • Oral health education training, for dental professionals moving into patient education roles.
  • Dental sedation qualifications, a common next step for experienced dental nurses seeking specialist skills.
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