Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance, Interpretation, and Clinical Application for Clinicians
Offered livestream via Zoom
*Note: The livestreamed course will not be recorded.
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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.
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 QBD for Technologists Course.
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.
Overall Course Objectives:
After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:
- Describe appropriate clinical evaluation of patients at risk for fragility fracture.
- Summarize the value and importance of quality bone densitometry for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, assessment of fracture risk, and monitoring of BMD.
- Recognize errors in DXA analysis and reporting.
- Explain new and emerging guidelines that provide evidence-based information regarding skeletal health.
- Describe the use of current and new pharmacologic therapies for the management and treatment of osteoporosis, including adverse effects.
DXA Interpretation for Clinicians the Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting (DAY 1)
Pre-requisites
- Video A Overview of Osteoporosis
- Video B Fundamentals of Bone Densitometry, Physics, Radiation Safety, and Quality Assurance
- Video C What US Healthcare Professionals Need to Know About DXA
Course Schedule (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time)
Day 1 DXA Interpretation for Clinicians The Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting
| 10:00am to 11:30am | Lecture 1: Principles of DXA Interpretation |
| 11:30am to 11:35am | Break (5 minutes) |
| 11:35am to 12:35pm | Lecture 2: How to Diagnose Osteoporosis |
| 12:35pm to 12:40pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 12:40pm to 1:10pm | Q&A Lunch Session |
| 1:10pm to 2:10pm | Lecture 3: How to Assess Fracture Risk |
| 2:10pm to 2:15pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 2:15pm to 3:15pm | Lecture 4: How to Monitor BMD Change Over Time |
| 3:15pm to 3:20pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 3:20pm to 4:20pm | Lecture 5: How to Interpret and Report DXA Scans |
| 4:20pm to 4:25pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 4:25pm to 5:25pm | Closing Q&A Session |
Day 2 DXA and Patient Care for Clinicians Using Quality DXAs in Patient Care
| 10:00am to 11:00am | Lecture 6: Can You Trust This DXA Report? |
| 11:00am to 11:05am | Break (5 minutes) |
| 11:05am to 12:05am | Lecture 7: Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health and Fracture Risk |
| 12:05am to 12:10am | Break (5 minutes) |
| 12:10am to 1:10pm | Lecture 8: Clinical Management Part I: Non-pharmacologic therapy |
| 1:10pm to 1:15pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 1:15pm to 1:45pm | Q&A Lunch session |
| 1:45pm to 2:45pm | Lecture 9: Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis |
| 2:45pm to 2:50pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 2:50pm to 3:50pm | Lecture 10: Clinical Management Part II: Adverse Effects of Osteoporosis Medications, Combination Therapy and Drug Holidays |
| 3:50pm to 3:55pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 3:55pm to 4:55pm | Lecture 11: Case Discussions |
| 4:55pm to 5:00pm | Break (5 minutes) |
| 5:00pm to 5:30pm | Closing Q&A Session |
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course Registration Fees
| Full Member Rate | Professional, Community & Non-member Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Day only | $250 | $450 |
| 2 Days | $375 | $575 |
Policy on Commercial Support and Conflict of Interest
The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. All faculty and planners are required to complete a Conflict of Interest form. This information will be made available through course syllabus materials.
Disclaimer
The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.
Attendance Cancellation Policy
All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 14 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.
Course Changes or Cancellations
ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program Participants will be notified of any changes within 7 days of the course start date.
Disability Compliance
The ISCD fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special accommodations to participate fully in the ISCD program, please contact us as soon as possible so we can make appropriate accommodations. You can make accommodation requests by calling 860.259.1000 ext100 or send via email to education@iscd.org.
