Your X-ray Safety Certification Course and Exam is delivered to you 100% online exclusively in a convenient electronic format and is available for many states like Georgia, South Carolina, and others.
Click above on the ‘YOUR STATE” tab to see information related to certification for your state or for information on how to transfer your x-ray safety certification between states.
Completing an X-ray Safety Course and/or exam is required in almost any State to legally and safely operate x-ray equipment. Major organizations like Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia use our services to certify their dental, medical, and research employees in radiation safety to comply with State requirements.
These courses are recognized by relevant State licensing agencies like Boards of Dentistry for specific professions using x-ray in dental, medical, veterinary, or industrial applications.
You will get immediate access and can start when you want, then log out and back in as needed 24/7. You have up to 60 days to complete the assignments (depending on the course). Your progress is tracked within the course for you..
IN GEORGIA: Your course complies with Ga. Rule 111-8-90 (replaced 290-5-22-.04) regarding X-ray Safety for Dental, Medical, and Veterinary X-ray users, as well as Industrial (Non-Healthcare) users. [REGISTER HERE]
IN SOUTH CAROLINA: Your course is recognized by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and approved by the S.C. Board of Dentistry for x-ray users in Radiation Safety for Dental Assistants. [REGISTER HERE]
IN NEVADA: The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners requires each dentist’s application for license renewal to include a doctor-certified statement with the names and positions of dental assistants who assist in x-ray procedures, along with the date each began. It must attest that each is qualified to operate radiographic equipment and has received adequate instruction in radiographic procedures. [REGISTER HERE to register a Nevada dental assistant for this Board -approved course in radiographic procedures.]
IN LOUISIANA: A dental assistant in Louisiana must complete a course in x-ray function and safety that has been approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry within six months of employment. This course at https://xray.thinkific.com/courses/LA-xray is recognized by the Louisiana Board of Dentistry.
IN WYOMING: The Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners requires dental assistants to complete a Board-Approved Course and Exam like this one to apply for a Radiography Permit. [REGISTER HERE to register a Wyoming dental assistant for this Board-approved Course and Exam in Dental Radiography.
REGISTERING IS SIMPLE: (1) Use the enrollee’s personal email address when creating their course account login, and (2) Use your office email (if different) for your credit/debit card purchase. This grants the employee unique login credentials to receive a Verification of Completion. If the person buying the course is also the one taking the course, use the same email address for both.
These complete online courses consist of:
Narrated video slide show lectures
Quizzes over covered content
Reading assignments
Post-Course Comprehensive Self-Assessment
To register 5 or more people at one time and be invoiced, use this online form to submit the information needed.
IMPORTANT: Use the enrollee’s personal email address when registering each so they get their unique login info and Credentials of Completion when finished. EMAIL drh20s@gmail.com with any questions.
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X-ray Safety Courses by Dr. Rick Waters, Instructional Design
The online courses in radiation safety are recognized by State Boards to explain how the registrant can safely operate x-ray machines. The narrated video lectures, training videos, and reading assignments contained within will prepare the user for the safe use of x-irradiation in the course of patient care, providing their patients, fellow employees, and themselves for a safer use of radiation during their career. This information is reinforced with quizzes and a mandatory examination that must be passed to be recognized as having successfully completed the course. No previous experience or training is needed.
You will have immediate access to the course upon registration and enrollment and can work with it 24/7 to complete the material, which will be completed in six hours of learning – interrupted, if desired, rather than all at once in one sitting.
The educational objectives of this course are for you to:
Know about the history of radiation and its use in healthcare
Understand general laws regarding safe use of x-ray by assistants
Be able to explain policies for safer use of x-ray with patients
Know characteristics of radiation physics and the effects of short-term and cumulative exposures on the body
Be able to differentiate between somatic and genetic effects of radiation
Understand the concept of ionization
Be able to cite how much radiation we are exposed to in general, as well as maximum allowable amounts by x-ray machine operators
Know common sources and types of both natural and man-made radiation
Understand the components of the x-ray machine like filters, collimators, et cetera, and how to safely maintain and operate them
Understand the proper protocols of radiography regarding film placement, the use of film holders, patient positioning, and others
Be able to differentiate between paralleling and bisecting angle techniques
Know how film speed, kVp, mA, time, and the distances between film, x-ray source, and/or objects being examined influence image quality
Understand basic techniques of types of radiographic exams, including panoral, occlusal, bitewing, periapical, handheld, and CBCT
Be able to explain proper radiation hygiene for self and patients
Know if and when shielding is needed when x-ray is in use
Understand what body cells are the most and least effected by radiation and why
Be able to explain the NCRP concept of As Low As Diagnostically Acceptable
Know how radiation monitoring badges work and when they must be used
Be able to explain the inverse square law as it relates to radiation
Know how to manually process films using the darkroom
Be able to describe how automatic film processors work and are maintained
Course Location
This course is provided online since January 1, 2021 using the acclaimed Thinkific Learning Platform and is reviewed and updated as needed on an annual basis. Users have around the clock access to the content for a period of 30 days to complete the assignments and the final examination.
Register for the course at: https://xray.thinkific.com
The course tuition ranges from $89.00 to $199.00 (depends on the State’s fee) and is payable by credit or debit card.
For questions about course use or content, or for enrollment or registration information and questions, please contact the instructor, Dr. Rick Waters, at 706.369.3523 or email drh20s@gmail.com.
About Your Instructor
Dr. Rick Waters is an award-winning instructional designer who has taught x-ray safety and other courses since 1997. He is a professional educator who skillfully presents technical subject matter in an interesting and memorable format.
Refunds or Cancellations
There are no refunds available for course registrations except in extreme circumstances, of which a 10% cancellation fee will be withheld from the refund. Otherwise a credit will be issued for a future course, but only if requested within 7 days of course registration.
Dr. Rick Waters, Instructional Design is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Dr. Rick Waters, Instructional Design designates this activity for up to six (6) hours of continuing education credits.*
Course Release Date: January 1, 2021 / Course Latest Review Date: October 14, 2023 / Course Renewal Date: October 13, 2026
