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BASIC Radiology Skills for Dental Auxiliary - Certification Course
This course is approved for Certification for Dental Radiographers per Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64B5-9.011.
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). Signed acknowledgement of meeting these prerequisites is required. Participants may be dismissed from course if found lacking appropriate dental experience.
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.
- DMD, Dip. ABOMR, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine
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)
Course Limit
20 Participants
Course Materials
Radiology Forms 
[55K]
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NEW IN 2010!
Same certification course. 2 delivery systems.
Choose the one that best suits you! Regardless of which lecture method you choose, online or live, you must still attend the one day Saturday hands-on clinical workshop associated with the session you choose at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
1. Traditional, live face-to-face lecture. Choose one of four live sessions. You will attend the lecture on Friday (8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and clinical hands-on workshop on Saturday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
| Dates | Location | Course # | |
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| Sep. 25-26, 2009 | Gainesville | 100021-005 |
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| Oct. 16-17, 2009 | Gainesville | 100021-006 | Cancelled |
| Mar. 19-20, 2010 | Gainesville | 110012-002 |
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| Oct. 1-2, 2010 | Gainesville | 110012-006 |
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2. Self-paced, online lecture.* Choose one of six online sessions. Complete the online lectures and attend Saturday clinical hands-on workshop (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) on the date associated with the session you choose.
| Dates | Location | Course # | |
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| Nov. 14, 2009 | Gainesville | 100021-007 |
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| Jan. 30, 2010 | Gainesville | 110012-001 |
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| Apr. 24, 2010 | Gainesville | 110012-003 |
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| May 22, 2010 | Gainesville | 110012-004 |
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| Aug. 21, 2010 | Gainesville | 110012-005 |
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| Dec. 4, 2010 | Gainesville | 110012-007 |
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* FOR ONLINE SECTIONS -- Once you register, lectures will be delivered to your email. These lectures are video-recorded and web-streamed for self-paced, stop and go, pause and rewind, or fast-forward viewing.
