Oral Radiology Proficiency
For X-Ray Certification in Oregon
Course Dates: April 2, 2012 - May 19, 2012
LIMITED ATTENDANCE - $350 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO HOLD POSITION
Course Description: This course, designed for dental assistants and office staff to become radiology certified in the State of Oregon, meets the criteria adopted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. The course consists of 50 hours of instruction. This course will cover: the nature of x-rays, interaction of x-rays with matter, radiation units, principles of the x-ray machine, biological effects of x-rays, principles of radiation protection, low-dose techniques, applicable radiation regulations, darkroom and film processing, & film critique.
Course Objectives: At the completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate competency in the safe use of x-ray equipment and procedures. They will also meet the necessary criteria to take Oregon’s Clinical Radiologic Proficiency Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board.
This course consists of two parts. Part 1 is lecture. Part 2 is the clinical lab. You will need to take a full mouth series of x-rays on 3 different patients. All students are required to provide their own patients. Details of patient requirements will be discussed the first night of Part 1.
Dates & Times:
April 2 - May 19, 2012 Times: Weeknights: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. & Saturdays: 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
Tuition: $675 Per person $75 - Text Book
*Early Tuition: $625 + $75 - Text Book
Location: OHSU School of Dentistry Credit: 50 hours (not college transferable)
*Early tuition fees applied if registered one month prior to course begin date.
Instructors: Lynn Ironside, RDH is a graduate of Fones School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport Connecticut. She has worked in private practice as well as in public health. Ms. Ironside is past president of the Oregon Dental Hygienists Association and the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
Kelly Wiss, CDA is a graduate of Portland Community College Dental Assisting Program. After working in private practice for 3 years, she began working at OHSU School of Dentistry in 1995. She has been a Dental Radiology Technician since September 1998. Her duties include teaching radiology techniques in the clinic and lab settings.
Lynn George (Page) CDA, MS is a graduate of Chemeketa Community College Dental Assisting Program and a graduate of Warner Pacific College. She worked in private practice for 3 years. In 1989 Ms. George became a Dental Radiology Technician at OHSU School of Dentistry. Her duties include teaching radiology techniques in the clinic and lab settings. She was on the faculty at OHSU until 2006. She is now an instructor at Chemeketa Community College.
THERE MUST BE A DEPOSIT OF $350.00 INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS COURSE. FINAL PAYMENT DUE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
Required Text: 4th Edition- Radiographic Imaging for the Dental Team, Evolve Learning System - By Miles, Van Dis, Williamson & Jensen. The cost is $75.00 and will be available first night of class. ($5 extra to mail)
Exams, exam fees, and Oregon certification fee:
Applications for exams and Oregon certification are handed out on the first day of class
RHS Exam: ($175 Fee) This exam is available in a computerized format. The computerized version of the RHS exam provides you instant results. You are eligible to select your computerized testing center (Beaverton, Salem or Medford) and schedule your exam upon receipt of Test Admission Notice from DANB.
Clinical Exam: ($165 Fee) Taken on the last day of Part 2. This fee is for grading your radiographs.
Oregon Clinical Radiologic Proficiency Certification: ($40 Fee) For Oregon certification only
ALL TESTING FEES ARE PAID TO THE DENTAL ASSISTING NATIONAL BOARD (DANB)
