We simplify the many aspects of our Trade RPA service by grouping into three elements:-

  • Radiation protection advice
  • Provision of test packs for intra-oral and panoramic X-ray sets in support of critical examinations (CE's) or for routine surveys
  • On-site assessment of cephalometric and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) units in support of CE's or routine surveys

 

Radiation protection adviser contract - dental trade

This includes:

  • Appointment of UKHSA as RPA (as required by IRR17)
  • At least one meeting every three years with the company by a member of UKHSA staff to review radiation protection arrangements and provide specific advice
  • Provision of a Radiation Safety Management File to assist with documentation of information and decisions relating to radiation safety, record keeping etc
  • Advice and assistance in maintaining the Radiation Safety Management File
  • Permission to use our logo in marketing or other publicity material
  • Advice on staff training
  • Provision of a protocol for carrying out critical examinations

 

Provision of test packs for critical examinations and routine assessments of intra-oral and panoramic X-ray sets

  • Test packs are only available with the RPA contract (see our range of X-ray equipment assessments for more details of test packs and on site assessments)
  • All engineers carrying out assessments must have attended our training courses before being supplied with test packs. This includes our initial two day course – Radiation Protection for Dental Engineers followed every five years by our one day Radiation Protection for Dental Engineers: Refresher. For details of courses and costs see Courses and Information.

 

Provision of on site assessments for cephalometric and CBCT units for critical examinations and routine assessments

  • A visit is required to test cephalometric and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) units
  • Your company places the order and then UKHSA contacts the practice to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit.

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