X-Ray Operator Training for Dental Hygienists
This course equips dental hygienists with essential skills for safe and confident X-ray operation. Participants learn radiation physics, patient positioning, pediatric imaging techniques, ALARA protection methods, proper documentation, and legal compliance requirements. By course end, you will produce clear diagnostic images while safeguarding patients and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
X-Ray Operator Training for Dental Hygienists provides practical guidance on capturing safe, high-quality intraoral and panoramic X-rays. Key topics include radiation physics, dose reduction strategies, equipment checks, room preparation, patient positioning and communication, shielding protocols, plus legal standards, documentation, reporting, and ethical practices to ensure regulatory compliance and support precise diagnoses.
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Develop skills
- Master dental X-ray setup by selecting proper kV, mA, and time settings for adults and children safely.
- Apply ALARA principles to reduce patient radiation dose using precise collimation and shielding techniques.
- Capture clear intraoral and panoramic images through accurate patient positioning, angulation, and alignment.
- Document radiographic exams in compliance with legal standards, including exposure data, justification, and consent.
- Handle X-ray incidents by following protocols for repeats, reporting, and emergency exposures effectively.
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