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Chicago, IL – Quality Bone Densitometry For Clinicians
March 28, 2023 @ 11:00 am - March 29, 2023 @ 1:30 pm CDT
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062 United States
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Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance, Interpretation, and Clinical Application for Clinicians
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An Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation
The core elements of this course serve to educate healthcare providers about bone densitometry and osteoporosis and to apply standard practices to assure quality performance and interpretation of bone densitometry studies. The course is offered in two parts. The first day sets the standard to perform Quality DXA interpretation. Day 2 focuses on the clinical assessment, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and the essential role that high-quality DXA plays in treatment initiation decisions and monitoring of osteoporotic patients. Individuals may register for either part of the course separately or as a combined program.
Prerequisite videos are included in the registration fees. Access to that content will be made available to registrants through the ISCD online education website 30 days prior to the course.
Course Faculty: Dr. Sanford Baim, MD, FACR, CCD and Dr. Sarah Morgan, MD, RD, CCD
Target Audience
The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance and interpretation of DXA scans and those managing patients with osteoporosis. It is open to MDs, PhDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Technologists may attend if they have previously taken the ISCD/IOF Osteoporosis Essentials for Technologists Course.
Course Schedule: The course is divided into two days, each with a separate focus and set of objectives.
Full Course Objectives and Policies are listed on course webpage.
Day 1 – DXA Interpretation for Clinicians Course – the Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting
** All times are in Central Standard Time
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Lecture 1: Principles of DXA Interpretation |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Interactive lunch – address issues & questions related to the online modules (lunch provided) |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lecture 2: Use of Bone Densitometry to Diagnosis Osteoporosis |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Lecture 3: How to Assess Fracture Risk |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Break |
| 3:30 – 4:30 | Lecture 4: How to Monitor BMD Change Over Time |
| 4:30 – 5:30 | Lecture 5: How to Interpret and Report DXA Scans |
| 5:30 – 6:00 | Panel Discussion on the performance of Quality DXA in your practice. |
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Day 2 – DXA and Patient Care for Clinicians
| 7:30 – 8:15 | Lecture 6: Can You Trust This DXA Report? |
| 8:15 – 9:15 | Lecture 7: Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health and Fracture Risk |
| 9:15 – 9:30 | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Lecture 8: Clinical Management Part I: Non-pharmacologic Therapy |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Lecture 9: Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Break |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Lecture 10: Clinical Management Part II: Adverse Effects of Osteoporosis Medications, Combination Therapy and Drug Holidays |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lecture 11: Case Discussions |
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course Registration Fees
DXA Interpretation for Clinicians or DXA and Patient Care For Physicians Course Separately (Day 1 Only or Day 2 Only)
| Full Member Rate | Professional, Community & Non-Member Rate |
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| Standard Rate | $400 | $700 |
| Late Rate (after 2/28) |
$500 | $800 |
DXA Interpretation for Clinicians & DXA and Patient Care For Physicians Course Combined (Day 1 and Day 2)
| Full Member Rate | Professional, Community & Non-Member Rate |
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| Standard Rate | $625 | $925 |
| Late Rate (after 2/28) | $725 | $1025 |
Accreditation Statement
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. this activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.
