Dental Radiography
Practicing dental assistants will learn the basic principles and techniques of digital intraoral and panoramic radiography as they expose and evaluate radiographic images during laboratory sessions. Certification in the NOMAD handheld dental X-ray unit is now included in this course.
This intensive two-week course educates dental assistants in the basic fundamentals of dental radiography. Successful course completion satisfies the Rhode Island Department of Health requirement for exposure of radiographs in the dental office setting.
Requirements
- A minimum of six months of full-time chairside dental assisting experience is recommended.
- Students are required to complete online coursework and attend all laboratory sessions. Students will be awarded with a certificate upon successful completion of all course requirements.
-
Purchase textbook (optional): Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques” by Iannucci and Howerton, 6 ed. Elsevier, 2022. ISBN:978-0-323-69550-3 or 5 ed. Elsevier, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-323-29742-4. The textbook may be purchased through Amazon or other online retailers.
The textbook is strongly recommended if you are preparing to take the DANB RHS exam.
Group A:
Online learning begins: October 7, 2024 (4 asynchronous modules) – Prof. Kerri Friel
In Person Labs:
- Saturday, October 12, 8-3 pm – Prof. Sarah Luther
- Saturday, October 19, 8-3 pm - Prof. Sarah Luther
Registration Deadline September 20.
Group B:
Online learning begins: October 21, 2024 (4 asynchronous modules) – Prof. Kerri Friel
In Person Labs:
- Saturday, October 26, 8-3 pm – Professor Lisa Proffitt
- Saturday, November 2, 8-3 pm – Professor Lisa Proffitt
Registration Deadline October 7.
Class will be held at the Lincoln campus and enrollment is limited to 4 students due to the size of the lab.
To Register and View Upcoming Class
Please contact Maria Abregu with any questions [email protected]
If no class is currently available, please complete this Open-Enrollment Inquiry Form.
Cost
$605 Includes $10 non-refundable registration fee.
Time Commitment
26 hours 12 hours online, 14 hours lab.
Contact
- Workforce Offices
- Tel: 401.825.1214
Programs
Services
Career Services
CCRI Career Services provides students and alumni with high-quality services, support, and resources for successful career planning and superior experiential learning opportunities.
Employer Solutions
The CCRI Workforce Partnerships Team works in close collaboration with industry and business leaders to ensure the college’s offerings are meeting both current and future workforce needs.