Radiation Safety (X-Ray)
32-hour Dental X-Ray Certification Course (X1035) Approved by the Dental Board of California
A California Dental Board–approved radiology course is important because it ensures you’re trained to the state’s standards for safe, legal dental x-ray procedures. You learn proper positioning, infection control, and radiation safety—skills that protect patients and reduce retakes—while earning documentation many California dental offices look for when hiring. For students, it’s a credibility signal and a practical advantage: you can step into clinical workflows faster and support the dentist immediately with compliant radiographic duties.
Infection Control (IC)
Dental Board-Approved 8-Hour Infection Control Course (IC-188) Approved by the Dental Board of California
A California Dental Board–approved Infection Control course is important because it trains you to meet California’s strict standards for preventing cross-contamination in the dental operatory. You learn the “why” and the exact protocols behind sterilization, operatory turnover, instrument processing, PPE, and exposure-response procedures—so you can protect patients and the clinical team while staying compliant. For employers, it’s proof you’re ready to work safely on day one, reduce risk, and uphold the infection-control systems that keep a dental practice running.
Radiation Safety Course
Course Structure
- Online Self-Study lectures: 8 hours. Covers anatomical landmarks, radiology basics, infection control, and radiology equipment. You will complete a written exam on the first day of class.
- Email your Final Exam to the instructor Ray Carllio
- Clinical Day 1 (Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm (in-person only)
- 3 FMXs on Kilgore X-Ray Mannikin
- Mounting Exercise
Homework (in between Day 1 & Day 2): Complete 3 FMXs in your own office and bring copies to Day 2 of class.
Clinical Day 2: 9 am-5 pm (In Person)
- Final Clinical Exam on a classmate
- Review of paperwork
Prerequisites
- 8-Hour Infection Control Certificate
- Current BLS Certification Must be from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (No online-only courses)
Price: $675
Location: San Jacinto
Time: 9am-5pm
Infection Control Course
Course Structure
- 4 hours of online didactic instruction (self-study). Covers patient medical history, infection control, contamination prevention, use of personal protective equipment, verification of infection, disinfection, care of treatment room, handling and disposal of hazardous waste, handling soiled instruments, and OSHA are discussed
2 hours preclinical
2 Hours Clinical at our San Jacinto location
Price: $325
Location: San Jacinto
Time: 9am-5pm
Your Instructor
Ray Carillo, RDAEF2
Ray has experience as a Dental assistant for 13 years, office supervisor for 8 years, Registered Orthodontic assistant for 9 years, and a RDAEF2 for 7 years. He has also contributed his time to the Dental Board of California in helping make changes to the RDA written exams. He has an associate degree in science and is continuing his education to become a Dental hygienist. Ray is passionate about what he does and puts his passion into action with patients. He loves to teach whoever is ready to learn and is eager to train those who are ready to excel to the next level in their career.

