This course is designed to teach the learner:

   
• how to define the hazards associated with using an intra-oral unit during dental imaging
   
• how to explain the concepts of biological, physical and electrical hazards
   
• how to describe the practical radiation dose reduction principles available to limit scattered dose to staff and dose to the patient
   
• how to describe the working procedures to limit the hazards

Following the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

   
• understand the hazards associated with using an intra-oral unit during dental imaging
   
• understand the concepts of biological, physical and electrical hazards
   
• understand the practical radiation dose reduction principles available to limit scattered dose to staff and dose to the patient
   
• understand working procedures to limit the hazards