X-Ray Operator Training for Dental Hygienists
This course equips dental hygienists with essential skills for safe and confident X-ray operation. Participants will gain expertise in radiation physics, patient positioning, paediatric imaging, ALARA principles for dose reduction, documentation, and legal compliance, enabling the production of clear diagnostic images while safeguarding patients and staff.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
X-ray Operator Training for Dental Hygienists provides focused, practical instruction to enable safe, high-quality intraoral and panoramic imaging. Key topics include radiation physics, dose reduction techniques, equipment checks, room preparation, patient readiness, positioning, communication, shielding, legal obligations, documentation, reporting, and ethical decision-making to ensure regulatory compliance and support precise diagnosis.
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Develop skills
- Master dental X-ray setup: select kV, mA, time for adults and children safely.
- Apply ALARA in practice: cut patient dose with precise collimation and shielding.
- Capture clear intraoral and pano images: accurate positioning, angulation, alignment.
- Document radiographic exams legally: record exposure data, justification, and consent.
- Handle X-ray incidents: follow repeat, reporting, and emergency exposure protocols.
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