Continuing education courses contribute to radiographic competence

Competent radiographers are key to quality assurance programs and reducing patient radiation exposure by avoiding retakes.

a. The first statement is true. The second statement is false.
b. The first statement is false. The second statement is true.
c. Both statements are true.
d. Both statements are false.

c. While a qualified health physicist or technician perform in-depth testing of dental radiographic equipment on a regular basis, it is up to the professional working with the equipment on a daily basis to be competent and adhere to quality assurance programs designed to avoid retakes that increase patient radiation dose.