IRMER Guidance

IR(ME)R CPD Requirement Clarification. Colleagues will be aware that you are required at least every 5 years to complete an appropriate update on IRMER in order to continue to be able to prescribe and take radiographs.

You must complete an Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER) refresher training course at least every 5 years.

For many healthcare and dental professionals, this update requires accumulating a minimum of 5 hours of verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) aligned with each 5-year recertification cycle.

The document below gives more detailed guidance and has been approved by the Dental Contract and Quality Assurance Panel (DCQAP) of NHS England South (SE) Local Office and also applies to the Birmingham areas. It should provide assistance for any queries on the subject in the future.