NEBDN Level 4 Dental Radiography

Level 1

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NEBDN Level 4 Dental Radiography

Level 1

Part-Time

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DENTALRAD

Overview

This NEBDN Level 4 Dental Radiography course aims to upskill students within the Dental sector:

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of radiography in dental practice
Understand the scope of radiographic techniques and best practice in their use
Demonstrate the knowledge to practice effective dental radiography
Understand the importance of complying with contemporary guidance relating to the environment, facilities and equipment required for dental radiography
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues involved in the scientific basis of dental radiography
Understand the limitations, benefits and risks of dental radiography
Recognise own limitations, reflect on experiences and appreciate the need for continuing professional development.
Practice effective and risk management dental radiography
Remain calm, decisive and purposeful whilst managing and handling difficulties or complications
Empathise with patients and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, parents, carers and colleagues.

You will be required to complete a work-based Record of Competence (RoC), which consists of three sections:

Practical Competence Assessment Sheets (PCAS)
Case studies
Supplementary outcomes

The course also includes a 90-minute written examination, consisting of two sections:

Part A: 45 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Part B: 30 extended matching questions (EMQs)

Examinations are held twice a year, in March and September.

: Maintaining good clinical practice

Radiation physics

Radiation protection

Apparatus and equipment

Films and processing

Digital imaging

Principles of imaging

Film handling

Intra-oral techniques

Extra-oral techniques

Quality assurance

Care of patients

Principles and practice of interpretation

Fundamentals of radiological anatomy

Identification of common dental pathology

: There are no optional modules in this course

Eligible students will need to be registered as a Dental Nurse with the UK General Dental Council (GDC).

Learners will be required to complete a work-based Record of Competence (RoC). There are three sections to the RoC

Practical Competence Assessment Sheets (PCAS)

Case studies

Supplementary outcomes

This is a 90-minute written examination composed of two sections:

Part A – 45 multiple choice questions

Part B – 30 extended matching questions

A qualified Dental Nurse who is awarded the NEBDN certificate in Dental Radiography, will be able to act under prescription as an IR(ME)R operator, in order to safely take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs of patients.

: Eligible students will need to be registered as a Dental Nurse with the UK General Dental Council (GDC).

1 Available Session

* The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration and are subject to additional examination fees as per fees policy.