DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY - H.A.R.P. APPROVED

The Dental Radiography (HARP Approved) course prepares students to safely perform dental X-rays in clinical settings.

Students will learn the fundamentals of radiation, imaging techniques, and patient handling required in dental practices.

The Dental Radiography course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills required to perform dental radiography procedures safely and effectively.

Throughout the program, students are introduced to the science of radiation, including its history, properties, and modern applications in dentistry. The curriculum focuses on both theoretical knowledge and practical techniques used in dental imaging.

Students will learn how to operate radiographic equipment, handle imaging tools, and produce high-quality diagnostic images. The program also emphasizes safety standards, ensuring students understand how to minimize radiation exposure.

Graduates will be qualified to operate dental X-ray equipment in Ontario upon successful completion of HARP requirements.

• Short 100-hour certification program

• HARP-approved (Ontario requirement)

• Training in dental X-ray procedures

• Focus on radiation safety and regulations

• Hands-on learning with imaging techniques

• Fast-track entry into dental field

• Fundamentals of radiation and X-ray science

• Dental radiography equipment and techniques

• Patient management during imaging procedures

• Intra-oral and extra-oral X-ray techniques

• Film exposure and processing

• Mounting radiographs using anatomical landmarks

• Quality assurance and image evaluation

• ALARA principle (radiation safety)

• Federal and provincial radiation regulations

• Dental Office Assistant (with radiography skills)

• Dental Radiography Technician (Entry-Level)

• Dental Clinic Support Staff