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IMPORTANT: As of 1 July 2024, changes to the Radiation Safety Regulation 2021 came into effect which affect the licensing arrangements for some student health practitioners. Queensland Health has expanded the list of prescribed licensees who may use intra-oral and extra-oral plain X-ray imaging apparatus for dental imaging to now include student health practitioners. Student health practitioners no longer need to independently apply for a Radiation Licence provided they are registered by AHPRA and undertaking supervised activities as a part of an approved program of study or clinical training for the dental profession. As students are automatically registered with AHPRA upon enrolment, there is no further action to take. Please refer to section 73 of the Radiation Safety Regulation 2021 for more information on prescribed licensees.

 

What is a Radiation Licence?   

The dental industry uses radiation equipment for a range of radiation services, including:

  • intra-oral radiography
  • extra-oral radiography
  • hard and soft tissue laser procedures.

The use of radiation sources to carry out a radiation practice is regulated under the Radiation Safety Act 1999 to minimise the risks associated with radiation. This includes radiation equipment used for dental services. Dental radiation sources include:

  • X-ray equipment
  • laser equipment.

You can view your licence status at any time by checking the Public Register on the QLD Health website.  

Contact us

Student enquiries
Placement Ready team
habs.placementready@uq.edu.au

Phone
07 3346 0903 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Visit us
Room 539A, Level 5, 
Human Movement Studies Building (26B)

Individual student consultations are available on:

  • Mondays - Thursdays 11am - 2pm. 

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You can find the chat function on the Prepare for your placement homepage. 

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