X-Ray Operator Training for Dental Hygienists
This course equips dental hygienists with essential skills for safe and confident X-ray operation. You will learn radiation physics, patient positioning, paediatric imaging techniques, ALARA protection methods, proper documentation, and legal compliance requirements. Gain the ability to 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 images confidently. Key topics include radiation physics, dose reduction strategies, equipment checks, room preparation, patient readiness, positioning techniques, communication skills, shielding protocols, plus legal obligations, documentation practices, reporting procedures, and ethical decision-making to comply with regulations and aid precise diagnosis.
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Develop skills
- Master dental X-ray setup by selecting kV, mA, and time for adults and children safely.
- Apply ALARA principles to reduce patient dose using precise collimation and shielding.
- Capture clear intraoral and panoramic images with accurate positioning, angulation, and alignment.
- Document radiographic exams legally by recording exposure data, justification, and consent.
- Handle X-ray incidents by following repeat, reporting, and emergency exposure protocols.
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