RADIATION SAFETY BOARD APPROVED COURSE X225 ($475.00)
This is a three-Sunday course over four weeks and consists of 8 hours didactic, 12 hours laboratory (manikins) and 12 hours clinical (live patients) for a total of 32 hours (3-4 days).
In order to successfully pass this course, candidates must perform the following:
1. For homework, submit a full mouth x-ray series from three different patients. Students are responsible in finding their own patients. The school will not provide patients. Only 2 Digital FMX are allowed. At least one FMX homework must be on film.
2. Pass a written exam.
3. Perform a graded full mouth series of dental x-rays on film on a fourth patient in 45 minutes or less.
WHAT TO BRING:
1. Personal Protective Equipment (Masks, Gowns, Goggles, Gloves, Etc.)
2. 21 pieces of DF-58 Single Film (For Manikin Exercises)
3. 42-84 pieces of DF-57 Double Film (For Clinical Patients)
4. RINN XCP X-Ray Film Holders (Anterior, Posterior and Bitewing)
5. About 4-8 FMX Film Mounts (Preferably clear plastic 18-Pockets)
If for any reason you have difficulty trying to secure the supplies and equipment needed please try to make arrangements with the school
Patient Selection Criteria:
-Patients must be 18 years or older.
-Patients must complete a health history form.
-The supervising dentist must examine patients before radiographs are taken.
-Patients must agree to and sign the Patient Consent Form for Radiographs by a Student.
-Patients must have three or more teeth in each quadrant, to be an eligible candidate for a full mouth series of x-rays.
-Patients are only allowed one full mouth series of x-rays, including retakes if necessary.
-Patients are not eligible for radiographs if they have mental or physical conditions that would be prevent them from sitting for about an hour.
-Patients are expected to be punctual and understanding with students, recognizing that they are learning and are being graded in the process.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The fee for this Board Approved Radiation Safety Course (Dental X-Ray Certification) is $475.
Part of the fee is a NON-REFUNDABLE processing fee of $50.00.
Any cancellations, regardless of reason, TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS WILL RECEIVE NO REFUNDS WHATSOEVER AND THE ENTIRE PAYMENT IS FORFEITED.
COURSE DATES:
Sunday April 23, 30 and May 21, 2023
Sunday Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and 19, 2023
More dates may be opened for this course depending on demand.
PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE THREAT OF COVID-19, SCHEDULED CLASS DATES MAY BE MOVED AND ARE CONSIDERED TENTATIVE AT THIS POINT. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SITUATION AND WORK ON THE SCHEDULE AS THE MATTER PROGRESSES. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
If you are interested in taking this course, please call us at (213) 389-6211 or download and fill up the registration form below and email to drfdelapena@gmail.com or fax to (213) 389-4168.
