Radiology
Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School (APDAS)
Radiation Safety Course
Next Class is January 25, 2025. Sign up today!
Approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry
APDAS Radiation Safety for Dental Assistants
This six-hour Radiation Safety course is designed to train dental staff on safety techniques regarding x-rays and equipment. All subject categories required by the Georgia Department of Community Health Rules and Regulations for X-Ray regarding the training of individuals operating radiation machines will be covered, including:
- Protection against Radiation
- Protective Clothing
- Patient Holding
- Time, Distance, Shielding
- Radiation Protection Standards
- Dark Room Techniques
- Developing Chemicals
- Film Protection
- Cassettes
- Screens
- Patient Protection
- Beam Limitation
- Setting up Techniques
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Machine Safety
- Machine Functions
- Safety Procedures
- Recognizing Problems
Course outline
This 8 hour Hands on program includes:
- Introduction to dental X-ray
- Radiation safety
- Producing diagnostic dental radiograph
- XCP setup and X-Ray placement
- Hands on training
Participants will receive a Georgia Radiology Certificate upon successful completion of the program.
Any questions contact APDAS at 770-687-7940 or email apdasedda@gmail.com
