Component 01: Virginia Department of Health on Radiation Safety in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health Regulations on Radiation Safety in Virginia

7:00PM to 8:30PM via Zoom

1.5 CEU Credits

Speakers:

Kelsey Held, MBA-Director, X-Ray Program, Office of Radiologic Health

and a VDH State Inspector

Overview:

Are you up-to-date on the latest regulations regarding patient shielding during dental x-rays? With so much information circulating, it can be hard to know what is required. This informative course will break down the facts and clarify Virginia's specific requirements in light of the American Dental Association (ADA) statement. We will cover what this means for YOUR Virginia office and ensue you re in full compliance with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regulations.

The goal of Virginia Department of Health, Office of Radiological Health is "To protect the public and occupational workers against unnecessary radiation exposure from X-Ray producing machines.”

Course Description:

An overview of the VDH regulations pertaining to dental x-ray machines and use

Course Content:

• • Understanding the latest guidelines on shielding
  • How the ADA statement impacts your practice
• • Dental Registration and inspection requirements in Virginia
  • Shielding regulations for patient and dental handheld operators
  • Radiation safety practices in dental clinics
  • • Dental Handhelds
    • Patient Viewing
    • ALARA

Course Fees:   

ADHA / VDHA Member - $15.00

Non-Members-$30.00

Dental Hygiene Students-FREE 

    Must be a current student is a dental hygiene program

                 Earn (1.5) CE credit hour by attending this event in its entirety. 

Questions/concerns please contact:

   Betsy Di Silvio, RDH

   NVDHC CE Chair

   Email: ejdrdh@gmail.com

Registration deadline: Tuesday January 21st 

 A Zoom link will be provided a couple of days prior to the event.

Hope to see you there!

Northern Virginia  Dental Hygienists' Component is an approved course provider by the

Virginia Board of Dentistry.