Online CPD

This module of the dental radiography CPD topic explores local rules, their content and importance and provides information on how to manage radiation for pregnant patients and staff.

This CPD module provides you with 2 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD relates to GDC development outcome C.

Last reviewed: November 2023

Next review: November 2024

The aims of this module are to understand local rules, their content and importance.

• Know what local rules are
• Know the named personnel within local rules and their job role
• Have a good understanding of the radiation protection file contents
• Know and understand all the items included in local rules (working instructions, controlled area, contingency plans, equipment servicing, dose investigations, and dosimetry)
• Know how to manage radiation for pregnant patients and staff