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Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course (livestream via Zoom)
October 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
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Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course
The Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course provides current research and best-practice techniques for the acquisition and interpretation of bone mineral density (BMD) in children and adolescents. This educational program is designed to improve learner competence in pediatric bone densitometry. By completing this course, attendees will gain conceptual and practical knowledge which can be applied in their professional practices.
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Course Faculty: Ms. Heidi Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CBDT
Target Audience:
The content is designed for healthcare providers with an interest in skeletal health assessment, including specialists, generalists and technologists working in family medicine, general and internal medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, pediatrics, physical and occupational therapy, nuclear medicine and research.
Course Schedule: Full Course Objectives listed on course website
10:00am to 10:02am | Introductions/Course Kickoff |
10:02am to 10:30am | Bone Health in Children |
10:30am to 11:20am | Pediatric DXA Acquisition and Analysis |
11:20am to 11:50am | DXA Interpretation and Reporting |
11:50am to 12:00pm | Break |
12:00pm to 1:00pm | Chronic Disease & Low Bone Mass |
1:00pm to 1:40pm | Non-DXA Assessments of Bone Health |
1:40pm to 2:00pm | Challenging Cases & Questions/Answers |
Accreditation Statement:
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians.
ACCME Credit Designation:
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry anticipates this live educational activity will be approved for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASRT Credit Designation:
This activity has been submitted for approval by ASRT. It is anticipated that this activity will be approved for 4.50 Category A continuing education credits.
Course Prerequisites:
It is recommended, but not required, that registrants attend the Osteoporosis Essentials/Quality Bone Densitometry Course (Clinician or Technologist) prior to attending the Pediatric Bone Densitometry course.
Course Registration Fees
Full Member Rate | Professional, Community & Non- member Rate |
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$100 | $200 |