Course Details

Understand how ionisation works involving interactions with atoms.

Aims

Understand how ionisation works involving interactions with atoms.

Objectives

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Explain the electromagnetic spectrum
• Describe the natures and properties of X-rays (ionisation)
• Explain how X-rays are produced, including the atomic interactions
• Describe the different X-ray Spectra's

Learning Outcomes

The Certificate in Dental Radiography course is formulated to give dental nurses the qualification to enable them to act under prescription as an IR(ME)R operator, in order to safely take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs of patients.

GDC Development Outcomes

C,D

Topics covered