Course Description

This Continuing Professional Education course is designed for individuals who meet one of the following criteria and are needing dental radiography certification:

1. Currently working in a dental office

2. New to NC whose former state's requirement does not meet NC requirements (may or may not be employed)

3. Students who have applied to dental school and/or have plans to work in a dental office before entering dental school

This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Dental Board Examiners (NCSDBE) pursuant to G.S. 90-29(c) (12).

The Intraoral Radiography Certificate Course consists of two components; Part 1 is an online self-study designed to teach the fundamentals of x-ray production, safety and protection. Part 2 is a hands-on clinical component designed to teach receptor placement and exposure techniques needed for successful dental imaging. Both Part 1 and Part 2 must be successfully completed prior to receiving certification in Dental Radiography.

Registration Fees

Part 1 - $270.00
After the successful completion of Part 1, participants can register for Part 2.

Objectives

Part 1 requires the learner to complete eight instructional modules, three videos on intraoral receptor placement and the final exam with a minimum score of 70%. This portion constitutes 22 hours of instruction.

Note: Registration for the Part 2 Clinical cannot occur until all
online material and final exam has been completed.

Each session starts on the 6^th of each month and ends on the last day of the month.

Each session registration deadline is the last day of the month for the following month.