CPD module GDC recommended topic 3 CPD hrs All Levels

Dental Radiography & Radiation Protection (IR(ME)R 2017)

Radiation safety, justification and quality assurance for the dental team.

4.8 (302 reviews) 2,485 enrolled 3h of learning Updated Sep 2026
3 CPD hrsVerifiable CPD
3hSelf-paced
10 lessons7 modules
All LevelsNo prior training needed
Part of the Dental CPD pathway · CPD Verifiable CPD you can log in eGDC the day you finish.
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What you'll learn

Explain IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 and who does what under each
Apply justification and optimisation (ALARP) to dental radiographs
Understand selection criteria and dose reduction techniques
Grade image quality and run a QA programme with audit
Store, share and retain radiographs lawfully
Maintain the radiation protection file and local rules

Who is this course for?

Dentists Dental nurses Hygienists & therapists Admin staff handling images

Course curriculum

7 modules 10 lessons 3h total 3 CPD hrs on certificate
01 Radiation basics & risk Ionising radiation, effects and dose comparisons.

Ionising radiation, effects and dose comparisons.

02 The legal framework IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, RPA/MPE and notifications.

IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, RPA/MPE and notifications.

03 Roles & responsibilities Employer, referrer, practitioner and operator duties.

Employer, referrer, practitioner and operator duties.

04 Justification & optimisation Selection criteria, ALARP and dose-reduction techniques.

Selection criteria, ALARP and dose-reduction techniques.

05 Equipment, QA & audit Testing, image quality grading and the QA programme.

Testing, image quality grading and the QA programme.

06 Records & the radiation protection file Local rules, storage, sharing and retention.

Local rules, storage, sharing and retention.

07 Assessment & certificate Verifiable CPD assessment.

Verifiable CPD assessment.

About this course

Radiography and radiation protection is a GDC highly-recommended topic (5 hours per cycle). This course explains the legal framework — IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 — and the roles of employer, referrer, practitioner and operator, then works through justification, optimisation, selection criteria, image quality grading and the quality-assurance programme every practice must run.

Includes a module for reception and admin staff on radiograph storage, sharing and retention, and the paperwork inspectors ask to see.

Your certificate

Verifiable CPD certificate — downloadable instantly

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process and 3 CPD hrs — the elements the GDC requires for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number 3 CPD hrs
GDC development outcomes A Effective communication with patients, the dental team and others B Effective management of self and working with others in the dental team C Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice D Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence

Learner reviews

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Laura Bell Dental Receptionist, Milton Keynes · Aug 2026

As decontamination lead I found the HTM 01-05 content accurate and practical. Used the audit section to tidy up our logs before inspection.

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Sophie Bennett Dental Receptionist, Leeds · Aug 2026

Solid content for the price. The radiography roles and responsibilities section cleared up a lot of confusion in our practice.

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Daniel Kerr Dental Administrator, Edinburgh · Jul 2026

Clear, dental-specific and straight to the point. The certificate downloaded the moment I finished — exactly what I needed for my CPD record.

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Rebecca Hughes Dental Nurse, Cardiff · Jun 2026

Quick, verifiable and relevant. I completed three core topics in one weekend and logged them the same day.

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Sarah Mitchell Dental Hygienist, Brighton · Jun 2026

Perfect for my annual medical emergencies update. Aligned with Resus Council guidance and the certificate has everything the GDC asks for.

Common questions

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Practices can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training matrix for CQC evidence. Contact us for team pricing.

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