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. 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, Latex-Free 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 $400.
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.
Future Radiation Safety (X-Ray Certification) Courses Schedule:
Nov. 4, 11 and 25, 2018
If you are interested in taking this course, please call us at (213) 389-6211 or download and fill up the form below and email to drfdelapena@gmail.com or fax to (213) 389-4168.
