Evening Bites - Radiation Safety and Protection

Evening Bites - Radiation Safety and Protection is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Aug 28, 2024.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn:
• What are ionising and non-ionising radiation
• Types of background radiation around us
• Biological effects & health effects of radiation 
• Radiation dose limits (occupationally exposed persons & members of the public)
• Radiation hazards 
• Radiation compliance across Australia (different in each state and territory)
• Working with radiation equipment
• Safe work practices and procedures 
• Individual responsibilities in a radiation practice 
• Case examples of radiation incidents and emergency