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Radiology – Saturday 8/3
Date and Time:
August 3, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
About The Classes
This is a one day course for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film. This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz as well as a clinical portion in our facility.
After performing skills in a clinical setting and passing a written exam with a grade of 80% or better a certificate will be issued.
Program Objective
To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
Radiographic Functions Performed:
- Equipment Identification
- Radiography Practice
- Radiation Biology
- Units of Measure
- Types of Exposure
- Doses
- Tissue Sensitivity
- X-Ray Protection
- Radiographic Anatomy
- Radiographic Film
- Radiographic Techniques
- Radiographic Development
- Radiographic Processing
- Supplemental Technique
- Infection Control