Digital Radiation and X-Ray Technique

Please take a moment and read the information on the CDC Homepage marked “BEFORE YOUR COURSE”. Also note that we do NOT call students to confirm classes prior to your course date.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS FOR X-RAY COURSE:

In order to take dental x-rays legally with the Dental Board of California, you must complete the following courses in addition to the X-ray course (linked below):

• 8-Hour Infection Control Course
• California Dental Practice Act Course
• CPR/AED Training Course

These are mandatory requirements to be eligible for certification. If you haven’t completed these courses, you may add them to your cart or sign up for the Radiation Safety Package, which includes all necessary courses.

Do I have to wear scrubs?

Yes, it is a requirement to follow OSHA guidelines. ALL students must wear a lab coat, mask, and uniform scrubs, top and bottom (no t-shirts or jeans are accepted) and tennis shoes (dress shoes are not acceptable) to attend class, NO exceptions. If requirements are not followed you will be rescheduled for a following date.

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This Course is NOT meant for X-RAY CERTIFICATION. This course is meant to simply learn digital technique. Radiation Safety Course is for Certification.

As more dental offices begin to adopt digital radiography, the Digital Dental Technique course at CDC is intended to help dental professionals learn this new technology. Held over a three hour period at our facility between 9-12, the course provides students the opportunity to receive hands-on training in digital x-ray technique. In addition to training, those who complete the course will also receive continuing education units (CEUs), which dental professionals and RDAs may choose to count towards state licensure requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The digital dental radiography and x-ray course is intended to be a brush up on the placement and principles of the digital sensor technique that can be used in clinical settings. Instruction includes:

• Emphasis on the use of positioning and placement of the x-ray sensor
• Recognition of landmarks that may constitute a retake x-ray
• Lecture and clinical practice of Dental X-ray Teaching Training

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of the Digital Dental Technique course, graduates will be awarded a certificate of completion from CDC and 6 continuing education units (CEUs).

COURSE COMPLETION

All courses must be completed within 30 days of the start date. This includes all required documents and a copy of a valid American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS CPR card only. Extension fee will apply on day 31. Courses not completed on time will be closed and retaken at full course price. Previous paperwork or course patient work will not carry over.

*All students must be at least 16 years of age.

*This course requires a valid CPR card by either, only, American Heart Association BLS or Red Cross BLS. The Dental Board is very strict, so no others can or will be accepted. If you like you may add it into your cart. Here is the link to purchase: CPR/AED Training Course. If you already have a valid CPR, bring in a prepared copy of the card when you attend class.