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BASIC Radiology Skills for Dental Auxiliary:

Certification Course

This course is approved for Certification for Dental Radiographers (Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64B5-9.011)

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PREREQUISITE / LIMIT:

At least 3 months of continuous on-the-job training through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist and be at least 18 years of age. (Chapter 64B5-9.011). REGISTER EARLY- Limit is 20 participants, and course fills quickly.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a review for dental auxiliaries to reacquaint them with the necessary background material and fundamental principles needed for certification in radiology safety as currently required by Florida law. One of the few courses taught by a dental fulltime radiologist, this course is specifically designed to make a complex subject much easier to comprehend. Safety factors for protecting the operator and patient will be stressed. The first day is taught in a lecture/ discussion format. The mandatory second day provides individualized hands-on clinical experience with mannequins to enhance skills in taking x-rays, in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

FACULTY:

  • M. K. Nair, BDS, DMD, MS, Lic. Odont.(Sweden), PhD, Assoc. Prof., Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine
  • James C. Pettigrew, Jr., Associate Professor and Division Head, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences Radiology Division.

CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS:

  • Glenda Guarino, C.D.A., M.S. Professor of Dental Assisting at Santa Fe Community College
  • Mae Bell Wilson, C.D.A., A.S.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

14 contact hours. Participation

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COURSE LIMIT:

20 Participants

REGISTRATION FEE:

$325 Auxiliaries.

COURSE MATERIALS:

Radiology Forms (PDF)

Trilogy of Certification Training for Dental Auxiliary

Florida does not license dental assistants and there is no examination requirement. However, prior to the performance of expanded duties as defined by rule of the Board, the dental assistant must possess formal training. This certification training falls into 3 categories:

  1. Expanded Functions – Formal training which is required for certification in order to legally perform certain remediable tasks. Rules 64B5- 16.005 and 16.006, Florida Administrative Code, defines Remediable tasks (expanded functions) delegable to dental hygienists and dental assistants and the level of supervision required.
  2. Radiography – Radiography certification is obtained through the Department of Health by submitting documentation of successful completion of a Board approved certification course; after completing three months of on-the-job training through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist. Department of Health application and fee is required, in addition.
  3. Fabricating Provisional Crowns and Bridges – Advanced training for certification of additional expanded functions beyond those covered in the Expanded Functions course. Per Florida Statutes, Section 466-024(6) and Board of Dentistry Rule 64B5-16.005, this course is approved for the certification of dental auxiliaries to legally perform the expanded functions of cementing temporary crowns and bridges with temporary cement and fabricating temporary crowns and bridges intra-orally.
Dates Location Course #  
Sep. 12-13, 2008 Gainesville 090011-005 Click here to Register Online
Oct. 17-18, 2008 Gainesville 090011-006 Click here to Register Online
Nov. 7-8, 2008 Gainesville 090011-007 Click here to Register Online

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