The Comprehensive X-Ray Program Certificate Program is one of the courses offered under the iEducations Dental Assistant Training Center.
Program Director: Paola M.
Program Instructor: Carolin N.
Program Inquiry: [email protected] or 650-448-9471
Comprehensive X-Ray Certificate Program Description:
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Course Learning Objectives:
- Understand the properties of radiation.
- Explain the biological effects of radiant exposure.
- Identify the components of a dental x-ray unit and explain the functions of each component.
- Describe the safety precautions to be utilized when using radiation.
- Explain how an x-ray is produced.
- Explain bisecting and paralleling techniques.
- Identify means of producing quality radiographs on a variety of patients.
- Identify normal and abnormal radiographic landmarks.
- Identify different imaging systems used for dental purposes.
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Course Agenda:
- Lecture and clinical application of x-ray safety
- Bisecting and parallel techniques
- Film exposure
- Processing and mounting of non-digital x-rays,
- Digital x-ray training
- Evaluation of both digital and non-digital dental x-rays.
- California Dental Radiation and Safety Certification
- All supplies and materials
- Notification to The California Dental Board upon successful completion of the Radiation Safety Certification Course
- Student will take 2 exams:
- Exam will be to complete 2 FMXs on mannequin
- Exam will be to complete 1 FMX on a patient*
- Student will bring one patient* to class at a time designated by the instructor to complete the final exam FMX. Patient must speak English.
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Enrollment Prerequisites:
- Certification:
- 8-Hour Infection Control Certification
- In the state of California, a Dental Assistant must have their California Radiation Safety (X-Ray) certificate to be permitted to take x-rays in a dental office. In addition, all applicants for Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensure must submit evidence of having completed an approved Radiation Safety course.
- Experience (at least one of the below requirements must be met):
- A minimum of six (6) months experience in dental assisting in the United States. Documentation required from dental office where work experience was acquired. This documentation must include:
- Date of employment or experience
- Documentation must be written on office letterhead that includes the office address and phone number
- Documentation must be signed and dated by supervising dentist
- Employment and experience will be verified.
- Be a graduate of a dental assisting program
- Be currently enrolled in a dental assistant program
- A minimum of six (6) months experience in dental assisting in the United States. Documentation required from dental office where work experience was acquired. This documentation must include:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be issued a California Dental Association Certificate.
iEDUCATIONS IS A CALIFORNIA DENTAL BOARD-APPROVED COURSE PROVIDER THAT CERTIFIES STUDENTS IN X-RAY PROGRAM.