SHORT COURSE

Panoramic Imaging (OPG)

Description

Panoramic Imaging is a flexibly delivered course covering both theory and practical components. The theory components are online and self-directed whilst the practical component is delivery at TAFE SA in a workshop delivered by subject specialists and supervised by experienced professionals with dental radiography currency. The content of the program has been developed in consultation with the EPASA for panoramic licensing purposes.

Our resources are provided in interactive learning modules, which include videos and online quizzes, that can be accessed at any time prior to the on -campus components of the course. You should anticipate it will take 6-8 hours minimum of your own time, to complete the theory components.

After completing the online content, you will be required to attend a 3 hours practical session at the Gilles Plains campus. The dates for the workshops will be provided after you have registered into the course. The on-campus sessions are designed to consolidated the implementation of theory into the practical skills of taking panoramic films and critiquing your work.

After attending the on-campus workshop you will be required to submit an assessment that covers the learning materials of the course. You will be required to submit 10, critiqued, satisfactory or better panoramic films that you have taken under licensed supervision in your practice. An open book assessment is to be completed and submitted with 2 weeks of your workshops.

You will be provided with the relevant documentation to apply to the EIPA /licensing authority for the OPG condition to be added to your licence.

Please note that login access to the interactive online learning modules will be provided following your registration into the course.

For organisation that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card on the website, please contact the Short Course team via email at ShortCourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment.

  • All students must hold a current intra oral licence. Evidence must be supplied upon request at the time of enrolment.

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Location

Online + Workshops on campus

Date

Dates to be advised

Class Times
Approximately 4 weeks of online self-paced study, followed by a 1-day face to face workshop at Gilles Plains, then practical image gathering for up to 9 months.

(dates of workshops provided to students at registration)

For qualified DA's Dental Practitioners requiring the OPG condition added to their existing dental qualifications.

Accepting enrolments up until 21st May 2025.

Please Note - This course commences from 24th of February 2025. You will receive further information from your lecturer after this date.
Duration
9 months x 4 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Contact

Cost

$775.00 GST inc

Dates coming soon

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