Vertebral Fracture Recognition Course
This advanced densitometry course focuses on how vertebral fracture imaging advances the diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk of osteoporotic fractures. It emphasizes the importance of vertebral fractures in the clinical management of osteoporosis, including recognition on lateral spine images of a normal spine, vertebral fractures and other findings that may be confused with vertebral fractures. Fracture recognition, analysis and best-practice patient positioning are detailed to ensure ideal image acquisition, interpretation and reporting.
register nowCourse Faculty: John T. Schousboe, MD, PhD, CCD and Tyler Prout, MD
Target Audience:
The content is designed for healthcare providers responsible for reading and interpreting DXA scans, including specialists and generalists working in family medicine, general and internal medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, nuclear medicine, physical and occupational therapy, and research. The course is also appropriate for technologists.
Course Schedule: Full Course Objectives listed on course website
| 10:00am to 11:00am | Lecture 1: Introduction to Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA) |
| 11:00am to 12:15pm | Lecture 2: Diagnosis of Vertebral Fracture on Lateral Spine Images; technical aspects and interpretation |
| 12:15pm to 12:30pm | Break |
| 12:30pm to 1:15pm | Lecture 3: Spine Imaging Modalities other than VFA and VFA Reporting |
| 1:15pm to 2:00pm | Lecture 4: Case Study Review and Workshop |
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.
ACCME Credit Designation:
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 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 approved by the ASRT 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 VFA course.
Course Registration Fees
| Full Member Rate | Professional, Community & Non-Member Rate |
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| Standard Rate | $75 | $175 |
