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SUMMARY:Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course\nThe Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course provides the most current research and best-practice techniques for obtaining and interpreting bone mineral density (BMD) measurements in children and adolescents. This educational program is designed to improve learner competence in the area of pediatric densitometry. Learners will have the opportunity to take the knowledge gained from this educational program and properly/consistently apply it to their professional practices. \n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register Now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Registration-Start?MeetingId=0bd79d4e-5096-ec11-b400-000d3a9cb4df”]\n  \nCourse Faculty: \n  \nKyla Kent\, BA\, CBDT                          Catherine Gordon\, MD\, MS\, CCD \nTarget Audience:\nThe 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. \nCourse Schedule: Full Course Objectives listed on course website \n\n\n\n10:00am to 10:45am\nLecture 1: Definition of Osteoporosis in Children\n\n\n10:45am to 11:30am\nLecture 2: Bone Deficits in Children with Chronic Disease\n\n\n11:30am to 11:45am\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11:45am to 12:30pm\nLecture 3: Peripheral Measurements\n\n\n12:30pm to 1:15pm\nLecture 4: Reporting\n\n\n1:15pm to 2:00pm\n Summary Q&A\n\n\n\nAccreditation Statement:\nThe International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. \nACCME Credit Designation:\nThe International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity 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. \nASRT Credit Designation:\nThis activity has been approved by ASRT for 4.50 Category A continuing education credits. \nCourse Prerequisites:\nIt 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. \nCourse Registration Fees\n\n\n\n\nFull Member Rate\nProfessional\, Community &\nNon-Member Rate\n\n\nStandard Rate\n$75\n$175\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register Now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Registration-Start?MeetingId=0bd79d4e-5096-ec11-b400-000d3a9cb4df”]\n 
URL:https://iscd.org/event/pediatric-bone-densitometry-course-livestream-via-zoom-2/
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SUMMARY:Quality Bone Densitometry For Clinicians (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Clinicians\n\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation \nThe 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. \nPrerequisite 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. \nCourse Faculty: \nDr. E. Michael Lewiecki\, MD\, FACP\, FACE\, FASBMR\, CCD \nDr. Sarah L. Morgan\, MD\, RD\, CCD \nDr. Steven M. Petak\, MD\, JD\, MACE\, FACP \n        \nTarget Audience\nThe 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. \nCourse Schedule: (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \nDay 1 DXA Interpretation for Clinicians The Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting\n\n\n\n10:00am to 11:30am\nLecture 1: Principles of Quality DXA Scan Acquisition\, Analysis and Interpretation\n\n\n11:30am to 11:35am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n11:35am to 12:35pm\nLecture 2: How to Diagnose Osteoporosis\n\n\n12:35pm to 1:10pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n1:10pm to 2:10pm\nLecture 3: How to Assess Fracture Risk\n\n\n2:10pm to 2:15pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n2:15pm to 3:15pm\nLecture 4: How to Monitor BMD Change Over Time\n\n\n3:15pm to 3:20pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n3:20pm to 4:20pm\nLecture 5: How to Interpret and Report DXA Scans\n\n\n4:20pm to 4:25pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n4:25pm to 5:25pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\n Day 2 DXA and Patient Care for Clinicians Using Quality DXAs in Patient Care\n\n\n\n10:00am to 11:00am\nLecture 6: Can You Trust This DXA Report?\n\n\n11:00am to 11:05am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n11:05am to 12:05pm\nLecture 7: Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health\nand Fracture Risk\n\n\n12:05pm to 12:10pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n12:10pm to 1:10pm\nLecture 8: Clinical Management Part I:\nNon-pharmacologic therapy\n\n\n1:10pm to 1:45pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n1:45pm to 2:45pm\nLecture 9: Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis\n\n\n2:45pm to 2:50pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n2:50pm to 3:50pm\nLecture 10: Clinical Management Part II: Adverse Effects\nof Osteoporosis Medications\,\nCombination Therapy and Drug Holidays\n\n\n3:50pm to 3:55pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n3:55pm to 4:55pm\nLecture 11: Case Discussions\n\n\n4:55pm to 5:30pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\nCourse Registration Fees\n[efstable width =”100%”]\n[efstable_head]\n[efsth_column][/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Full Member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Professional\, Community & Non-member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[/efstable_head]\n[efstable_body]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]1 Day only [/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$250[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$450[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]2 Days [/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$375[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$575[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[efstable_row]\n[/efstable_row]\n[/efstable_body]\n[/efstable]\nAccreditation Statement\nThe 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. \nAMA PRA Category 1 Credits™\nThe 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.
URL:https://iscd.org/event/quality-bone-densitometry-for-clinicians-livestream-via-zoom-2/
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SUMMARY:Quality Bone Densitometry For Technologists (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Technologists\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation \nThe core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans\, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course\, which focuses on quality DXA\, is innovative\, interactive and informative. The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance\, analysis\, and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. The course will provide standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. This is achieved by enhancing awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address everyday challenges. The course focuses on the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA\, and how that influences patient management. \nPrerequisite and Optional videos are included in the registration fees. Access to that content will be made available to registered participants 30 days prior to the course start date through the ISCD online education portal. \nCourse Faculty: Anita Colquhoun\, RTNM\, MRT(N)\, CDT\, Lawrence G. Jankowski\, CBDT\, and Michelle Kochanski\, BSIT\, RT(R)\, CBDT \n    \nTarget Audience: The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance of DXA scans and open to any health professional performing these scans. \nCourse Schedule: (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \nPre-requisites \n\n\n\nVideo A – Overview of Osteoporosis\nVideo B – Fundamentals of Bone Densitometry\, Physics\, Radiation Safety\, and Quality Assurance\nOptional Video C – What US Healthcare Providers Need to Know about DXA for Patient Care\n\n\n\nDay 1: The Importance of the Technologist in patient care and quality performance of DXA Scans\nDay 1 Objectives: After attending the course\, participants should be better prepared to: \n\nDesign and implement quality control and assurance practices\nPerform a precision assessment and appreciate the requirement for clinical care\nIdentify the anatomy relevant to clinical DXA scanning\nImplement consistent and appropriate technical acquisition and analysis techniques\nPerform a fracture risk assessment using FRAX\n\nDay 1 Schedule (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:30am\nLecture 1: Elements of a Quality DXA Practice\n\n\n11:30am – 11:35am\n5-minute break\n\n\n11:35am – 12:35pm\nLecture 2: Lumbar Spine Scans-Elements Critical to Quality\n\n\n12:35pm – 12:40pm\n5-minute break\n\n\n12:40pm – 2:10pm\nLecture 3: Femur & Forearm Scans\n\n\n2:10pm – 2:40pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:40pm – 3:25pm\nLecture 4: Scan Interpretation & Fracture Risk Assessment\n\n\n3:25pm – 3:55pm\nLecture 5: Supplemental DXA Applications\n\n\n3:55pm – 4:00pm\n5-minute break\n\n\n4:00pm – 4:45pm\nLecture 6: Application of DXA Tools and Features\n\n\n\nDay 2: The Importance of Understanding and Applying the Science and Language of Densitometry\nDay 2 Objectives: After attending the course\, participants should be better prepared to: \n\nProvide DXA interpreters sufficient information for a high-quality DXA report\nUnderstand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density\nDemonstrate how to access features within the DXA software\nCritically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods\nRecognize how technical errors impact clinical interpretation and patient care\n\nDay 2 Schedule (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \n\n\n\n10:00am – 10:45am\nLecture 7: Principles of Quality DXA\n\n\n10:45am – 11:45am\nLecture 8:Clinical Management of the Osteoporotic Patient for Technologists\n\n\n11:45am – 12:00pm\n15-minute break\n\n\n12:00pm – 12:30pm\nLecture 9: Clinical Application\n\n\n12:30pm – 1:30pm\nLecture 10: Technical Cases\n\n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\nCourse Continuing Education Credits: \nThis activity is approved by ASRT for 11.50 Category A continuing education credits. Partial credit will not be given for either day. This activity can be used toward the RT Structured Education and CQR requirements for the ARRT. \nCourse Registration Fees\n[efstable width =”100%”]\n[efstable_head]\n[efsth_column]Full Member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Professional\, Community & Non- member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[/efstable_head]\n[efstable_body]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]$175[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$275[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[/efstable_body]\n[/efstable]
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SUMMARY:Hartford\, CT - Quality Bone Densitometry For Technologists
DESCRIPTION:Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Technologists\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation\nThe core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans\, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course\, which focuses on quality DXA\, is innovative\, interactive and informative. The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance\, analysis\, and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. The course will provide standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. This is achieved by enhancing awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address everyday challenges. The course focuses on the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA\, and how that influences patient management. \nPrerequisite and Optional videos are included in the registration fees. Access to that content will be made available to registered participants 30 days prior to the course start date through the ISCD online education portal. \n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register Now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Registration-Start?MeetingId=700f2272-1708-eb11-a813-000d3a191e87″]\nCourse Faculty: Lawrence G. Jankowski\, CBDT and Maureen A. Costello\, AAS\, RT(R)\, CBDT \n    \nTarget Audience: The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance of DXA scans and open to any health professional performing these scans. \nCourse Schedule: The course is divided into two days\, each with a separate focus and set of objectives.\nFull Course Objectives and policies listed on course webpage \nDAY 1 – The Importance of the Technologist in patient care and quality performance of DXA Scans.\n** All times are in Eastern Standard Time \n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:30\nLecture 1: DXA Practice Management\n\n\n12:30 – 1:15\nLunch\n\n\n1:15 – 2:15\nLecture 2: Lumbar Spine Scans-Elements Critical to Quality\n\n\n2:15 – 3:45\nLecture 3: Femur & Forearm Scans\n\n\n3:45 – 4:00\nBreak\n\n\n4:00 – 4:45\nLecture 4: Supplemental DXA Applications\n\n\n4:45 – 5:15\nLecture 5: Application of DXA Tools & Software features\n\n\n5:15 – 6:00\nLecture 6:  Scan Interpretation & Fracture Risk Assessment\n\n\n\nDAY 2 – The Importance of Understanding and Applying the Science and Language of Densitometry \n\n\n\n8:15 – 9:30\nLecture 7: Principles of Quality DXA and Clinical Cases\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30\nLecture 8: Clinical Management of the Osteoporotic Patient\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45\nBreak\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15\nLecture 9: Clinical Application\n\n\n11:15 – 12:15\nLecture 10: Technical Cases\n\n\n\nCourse Credit: This Activity is approved by ASRT for 11.50 Category A continuing education credits. \nCourse Registration Fees\n\n\n\n\nFull Member Rate\nProfessional\, Community &\nNon-Member Rate\n\n\nStandard Rate\n$325\n$425\n\n\nLate Rate (after 5/5)\n$425\n$525\n\n\n\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register Now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Registration-Start?MeetingId=700f2272-1708-eb11-a813-000d3a191e87″]
URL:https://iscd.org/event/hartford-ct-quality-bone-densitometry-for-technologists/
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SUMMARY:Hartford\, CT - Quality Bone Densitometry For Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Clinicians\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation\nThe 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. \nPrerequisite 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. \n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”register now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Registration-Start?MeetingId=04bfe141-08f7-ea11-a815-000d3a8b33f5″]\nCourse Faculty: Dr. Sanford Baim\, MD\, FACR\, CCD and Steven M. Petak\, MD\, JD\, MACE\, FACP \n    \nTarget Audience\nThe 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. \nCourse Schedule: The course is divided into two days\, each with a separate focus and set of objectives.\nFull Course Objectives and Policies are listed on course webpage. \nDay 1 – DXA Interpretation for Clinicians Course – the Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting\n** All times are in Eastern Standard Time\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:30\nLecture 1: Principles of DXA Interpretation\n\n\n12:30 – 1:00\nInteractive lunch – address issues & questions related to the online modules (lunch provided)\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00\nLecture 2: Use of Bone Densitometry to Diagnosis Osteoporosis\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00\nLecture 3: How to Assess Fracture Risk\n\n\n3:00 – 3:30\nBreak\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30\nLecture 4: How to Monitor BMD Change Over Time\n\n\n4:30 – 5:30\nLecture 5: How to Interpret and Report DXA Scans\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00\nPanel Discussion on the performance of Quality DXA in your practice.\n\n\n\nAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ \nThe 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. \nDay 2 – DXA and Patient Care for Clinicians\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:15\nLecture 6: Can You Trust This DXA Report?\n\n\n8:15 – 9:15\nLecture 7: Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health and Fracture Risk\n\n\n9:15 – 9:30\nBreak\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30\nLecture 8: Clinical Management Part I: Non-pharmacologic Therapy\n\n\n10:30 – 11:30\nLecture 9: Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis\n\n\n11:30 – 11:45\nBreak\n\n\n11:45 – 12:30\nLecture 10: Clinical Management Part II: Adverse Effects of Osteoporosis Medications\, Combination Therapy and Drug Holidays\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30\nLecture 11: Case Discussions\n\n\n\nAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ \nThe 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. \nCourse Registration Fees\nDXA Interpretation for Clinicians or DXA and Patient Care For Physicians Course Separately (Day 1 Only or Day 2 Only) \n\n\n\n\nFull Member Rate\nProfessional\, Community &\nNon-Member Rate\n\n\nStandard Rate\n$300\n$500\n\n\nLate Rate (after 5/5)\n\n$400\n$600\n\n\n\n  \nDXA Interpretation for Clinicians & DXA and Patient Care For Physicians Course Combined (Day 1 and Day 2) \n\n\n\n\nFull Member Rate\nProfessional\, Community &\nNon-Member Rate\n\n\nStandard Rate\n$525\n$725\n\n\nLate Rate (after 5/5)\n$625\n$825\n\n\n\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”register now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Registration-Start?MeetingId=04bfe141-08f7-ea11-a815-000d3a8b33f5″]\nAccreditation Statement\nThe 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.
URL:https://iscd.org/event/hartford-ct-quality-bone-densitometry-for-clinicians/
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SUMMARY:Vertebral Fracture Recognition Course (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Vertebral Fracture Recognition Course\nThis 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. \n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid={A474B542-8962-EC11-8F8F-000D3A5431D9}”]\nTarget Audience:\nThe 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. \nCourse Schedule: Full Course Objectives listed on course website \n\n\n\n10:00am to 11:00am\nLecture 1: Introduction to Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA)\n\n\n10:45am to 12:15pm\nLecture 2: Diagnosis of Vertebral Fracture on Lateral Spine Images; technical aspects and interpretation\n\n\n12:15pm to 12:30pm\nBreak\n\n\n12:30pm to 1:15pm\nLecture 3: Spine Imaging Modalities other than VFA and VFA Reporting\n\n\n1:15pm to 2:00pm\nLecture 4: Case Study Review and Workshop\n\n\n\nCME Credit Designation:\nThe International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nCE Credit Qualification:\nThis activity is approved by the ASRT for 4 Category A continuing education credits. Participants’ attendance must be verified each day to ensure credit can be claimed. Partial credit will not be given. This activity can be used toward the RT Structured Education and CQR requirements for the ARRT. \nCourse Registration Fees \n\n\n\n\nFull Member Rate\nProfessional\, Community &\nNon-Member Rate\n\n\nStandard Rate\n$75\n$175\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid={A474B542-8962-EC11-8F8F-000D3A5431D9}”]\nAccreditation Statement \nThe 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.
URL:https://iscd.org/event/vertebral-fracture-recognition-course-livestream-via-zoom-2/
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course\nThe Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course provides the most current research and best-practice techniques for obtaining and interpreting bone mineral density (BMD) measurements in children and adolescents. This educational program is designed to improve learner competence in the area of pediatric densitometry. Learners will have the opportunity to take the knowledge gained from this educational program and properly/consistently apply it to their professional practices. \n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”register now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid={0E788A9F-8662-EC11-8F8F-000D3A5431D9}”]\nCourse Faculty: Prof. John J. Carey\, MB\, BCh\, MS\, CCD and Heidi Kecskemethy\, MS Ed\, RDN\, CSP\, CBDT \n  \n  \nTarget Audience:\nThe 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. \nCourse Schedule: Full Course Objectives listed on course website \n\n\n\n10:00am to 10:45am\nLecture 1: Definition of Osteoporosis in Children\n\n\n10:45am to 11:30am\nLecture 2: Bone Deficits in Children with Chronic Disease\n\n\n11:30am to 11:45am\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11:45am to 12:30pm\nLecture 3: Peripheral Measurements\n\n\n12:30pm to 1:15pm\nLecture 4: Reporting\n\n\n1:15pm to 2:00pm\n Summary Q&A\n\n\n\nCME Credit Designation:\nThe International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nCE Credit Qualification:\nThis activity is approved by the ASRT for 4 Category A continuing education credits. Participants’ attendance must be verified each day to ensure credit can be claimed. Partial credit will not be given. This activity can be used toward the RT Structured Education and CQR requirements for the ARRT. \nCourse Registration Fees\n\n\n\n\nFull Member Rate\nProfessional\, Community &\nNon-Member Rate\n\n\nStandard Rate\n$75\n$175\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”register now” link=”https://my.iscd.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid={0E788A9F-8662-EC11-8F8F-000D3A5431D9}”]\nAccreditation Statement:\nThe International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians.
URL:https://iscd.org/event/pediatric-bone-densitometry-course-livestream-via-zoom/
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SUMMARY:Quality Bone Densitometry For Clinicians (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Clinicians\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation \nThe 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. \nPrerequisite 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. \nTarget Audience\nThe 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. \nCourse Schedule: (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \nDay 1 DXA Interpretation for Clinicians The Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting\n\n\n\n10:00am to 11:30am\nLecture 1: Principles of DXA Interpretation\n\n\n11:30am to 11:35am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n11:35am to 12:35pm\nLecture 2: How to Diagnose Osteoporosis\n\n\n12:35pm to 12:40pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n12:40pm to 1:10pm\nQ&A Lunch Session\n\n\n1:10pm to 2:10pm\nLecture 3: How to Assess Fracture Risk\n\n\n2:10pm to 2:15pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n2:15pm to 3:15pm\nLecture 4: How to Monitor BMD Change Over Time\n\n\n3:15pm to 3:20pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n3:20pm to 4:20pm\nLecture 5: How to Interpret and Report DXA Scans\n\n\n4:20pm to 4:25pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n4:25pm to 5:25pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\n Day 2 DXA and Patient Care for Clinicians Using Quality DXAs in Patient Care\n\n\n\n10:00am to 11:00am\nLecture 6: Can You Trust This DXA Report?\n\n\n11:00am to 11:05am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n11:05am to 12:05am\nLecture 7: Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health\nand Fracture Risk\n\n\n12:05am to 12:10am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n12:10am to 1:10pm\nLecture 8: Clinical Management Part I:\nNon-pharmacologic therapy\n\n\n1:10pm to 1:15pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n1:15pm to 1:45pm\nQ&A Lunch session\n\n\n1:45pm to 2:45pm\nLecture 9: Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis\n\n\n2:45pm to 2:50pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n2:50pm to 3:50pm\nLecture 10: Clinical Management Part II: Adverse Effects\nof Osteoporosis Medications\,\nCombination Therapy and Drug Holidays\n\n\n3:50pm to 3:55pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n3:55pm to 4:55pm\nLecture 11: Case Discussions\n\n\n4:55pm to 5:00pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n5:00pm to 5:30pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\nAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)\nThe 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. \nCourse Registration Fees\n[efstable width =”100%”]\n[efstable_head]\n[efsth_column][/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Full Member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Professional\, Community & Non-member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[/efstable_head]\n[efstable_body]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]1 Day only [/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$250[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$450[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]2 Days [/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$375[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$575[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[efstable_row]\n[/efstable_row]\n[/efstable_body]\n[/efstable]Accreditation Statement \nThe 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.
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SUMMARY:Quality Bone Densitometry For Technologists (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Technologists\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation \nThe core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans\, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course\, which focuses on quality DXA\, is innovative\, interactive and informative. The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance\, analysis\, and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. The course will provide standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. This is achieved by enhancing awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address everyday challenges. The course focuses on the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA\, and how that influences patient management. \nPrerequisite and Optional videos are included in the registration fees. Access to that content will be made available to registered participants 30 days prior to the course start date through the ISCD online education portal. \nTarget Audience: The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance of DXA scans and open to any health professional performing these scans. \nCourse Schedule: (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \nPre-requisites \n\n\n\nVideo A – Overview of Osteoporosis\nVideo B – Fundamentals of Bone Densitometry\, Physics\, Radiation Safety\, and Quality Assurance\nOptional Video C – What US Healthcare Providers Need to Know about DXA for Patient Care\n\n\n\nDay 1: The Importance of the Technologist in patient care and quality performance of DXA Scans\nDay 1 Objectives: After attending the course\, participants should be better prepared to: \n\nDesign and implement quality control and assurance practices\nPerform a precision assessment and appreciate the requirement for clinical care\nIdentify the anatomy relevant to clinical DXA scanning\nImplement consistent and appropriate technical acquisition and analysis techniques\nPerform a fracture risk assessment using FRAX\n\nDay 1 Schedule (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:30am\nLecture 1: Elements of a Quality DXA Practice\n\n\n11:30am – 11:35am\n5-minute break\n\n\n11:35am – 12:35pm\nLecture 2: Lumbar Spine Scans-Elements Critical to Quality\n\n\n12:35pm – 12:40pm\n5-minute break\n\n\n12:40pm – 2:10pm\nLecture 3: Femur & Forearm Scans\n\n\n2:10pm – 2:40pm\nQ&A Lunch Session\n\n\n2:40pm – 3:25pm\nLecture 4: Scan Interpretation & Fracture Risk Assessment\n\n\n3:25pm – 3:55pm\nLecture 5: Supplemental DXA Applications\n\n\n3:55pm – 4:00pm\n5-minute break\n\n\n4:00pm – 4:45pm\nLecture 6: Application of DXA Tools & Software Features\n\n\n\nDay 2: The Importance of Understanding and Applying the Science and Language of Densitometry\nDay 2 Objectives: After attending the course\, participants should be better prepared to: \n\nProvide DXA interpreters sufficient information for a high-quality DXA report\nUnderstand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density\nDemonstrate how to access features within the DXA software\nCritically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods\nRecognize how technical errors impact clinical interpretation and patient care\n\nDay 2 Schedule (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \n\n\n\n10:00am – 10:45am\nLecture 7: Principles of Quality DXA and Clinical Cases\n\n\n10:45am – 11:45am\nLecture 8: Clinical Management of the Osteoporotic Patient\n\n\n11:45am – 12:00pm\n15-minute break\n\n\n12:00pm – 12:30pm\nLecture 9: Clinical Application\n\n\n12:30pm – 1:30pm\nLecture 10: Technical Cases\n\n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\nCourse Continuing Education Credits: \nThis activity is approved by ASRT for 11.50 Category A continuing education credits. Partial credit will not be given for either day. This activity can be used toward the RT Structured Education and CQR requirements for the ARRT. \nCourse Registration Fees\n[efstable width =”100%”]\n[efstable_head]\n[efsth_column]Full Member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Professional\, Community & Non- member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[/efstable_head]\n[efstable_body]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]$225[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$325[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[/efstable_body]\n[/efstable]
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SUMMARY:Quality Bone Densitometry For Clinicians (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nQuality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Clinicians\nOffered livestream via Zoom\n*Note:  The livestreamed course will not be recorded. \nRegistration for this course has closed. If you are registered for this course\, access your materials here.\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation\nThe 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. \nPrerequisite 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. \nTarget Audience:\nThe 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. \nAccreditation Statement:\nThe International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nOverall Course Objectives:\nAfter attending the course\, participants should be better prepared to: \n\nDescribe appropriate clinical evaluation of patients at risk for fragility fracture.\nSummarize the value and importance of quality bone densitometry for the diagnosis of osteoporosis\, assessment of fracture risk\, and monitoring of BMD.\nRecognize errors in DXA analysis and reporting.\nExplain new and emerging guidelines that provide evidence-based information regarding skeletal health.\nDescribe the use of current and new pharmacologic therapies for the management and treatment of osteoporosis\, including adverse effects.\n\nDXA Interpretation for Clinicians the Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting (DAY 1)\nPre-requisites \n\nVideo A Overview of Osteoporosis\nVideo B Fundamentals of Bone Densitometry\, Physics\, Radiation Safety\, and Quality Assurance\nVideo C What US Healthcare Professionals Need to Know About DXA\n\nCourse Schedule (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time) \nDay 1 DXA Interpretation for Clinicians The Importance of Doing a Quality DXA Scan and Quality DXA Reporting\n\n\n\n10:00am to 11:30am\nLecture 1: Principles of DXA Interpretation\n\n\n11:30am to 11:35am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n11:35am to 12:35pm\nLecture 2: How to Diagnose Osteoporosis\n\n\n12:35pm to 12:40pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n12:40pm to 1:10pm\nQ&A Lunch Session\n\n\n1:10pm to 2:10pm\nLecture 3: How to Assess Fracture Risk\n\n\n2:10pm to 2:15pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n2:15pm to 3:15pm\nLecture 4: How to Monitor BMD Change Over Time\n\n\n3:15pm to 3:20pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n3:20pm to 4:20pm\nLecture 5: How to Interpret and Report DXA Scans\n\n\n4:20pm to 4:25pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n4:25pm to 5:25pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\n Day 2 DXA and Patient Care for Clinicians Using Quality DXAs in Patient Care\n\n\n\n10:00am to 11:00am\nLecture 6: Can You Trust This DXA Report?\n\n\n11:00am to 11:05am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n11:05am to 12:05am\nLecture 7: Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health\nand Fracture Risk\n\n\n12:05am to 12:10am\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n12:10am to 1:10pm\nLecture 8: Clinical Management Part I:\nNon-pharmacologic therapy\n\n\n1:10pm to 1:15pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n1:15pm to 1:45pm\nQ&A Lunch session\n\n\n1:45pm to 2:45pm\nLecture 9: Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis\n\n\n2:45pm to 2:50pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n2:50pm to 3:50pm\nLecture 10: Clinical Management Part II: Adverse Effects\nof Osteoporosis Medications\,\nCombination Therapy and Drug Holidays\n\n\n3:50pm to 3:55pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n3:55pm to 4:55pm\nLecture 11: Case Discussions\n\n\n4:55pm to 5:00pm\nBreak (5 minutes)\n\n\n5:00pm to 5:30pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\nAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)\nThe 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. \nCourse Registration Fees\n[efstable width =”100%”]\n[efstable_head]\n[efsth_column][/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Full Member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Professional\, Community & Non-member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[/efstable_head]\n[efstable_body]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]1 Day only [/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$250[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$450[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]2 Days [/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$375[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$575[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[efstable_row]\n[/efstable_row]\n[/efstable_body]\n[/efstable]\nPolicy on Commercial Support and Conflict of Interest\nThe 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. \nDisclaimer\nThe 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. \nAttendance Cancellation Policy\nAll 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. \nCourse Changes or Cancellations\nISCD 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. \nDisability Compliance\nThe 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. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Quality Bone Densitometry For Technologists (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nQuality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Technologists\nOffered livestream (via Zoom)\n*Note:  The livestream course will not be recorded. \nRegistration for this course has closed. If you are registered for this course\, access your materials here.\nAn Osteoporosis Essentials Course of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation\nThe core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans\, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course\, which focuses on quality DXA\, is innovative\, interactive and informative. The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance\, analysis\, and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. The course will provide standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. This is achieved by enhancing awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address everyday challenges. The course focuses on the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA\, and how that influences patient management. \nPre-requisite and optional videos are included in the registration fees. Access to that content will be made available to registered participants 30 days prior to the course start date through the ISCD online education portal. \nTarget Audience:\nThis course is appropriate for those involved in the performance of DXA scans and open to any health professional performing these scans. \nCourse Schedule (All Times Listed in US Eastern Time)\nPre-requisites \n\n\n\nVideo A – Overview of Osteoporosis\nVideo B – Fundamentals of Bone Densitometry\, Physics\, Radiation Safety\, and Quality Assurance\nOptional Video C – What US Healthcare Providers Need to Know about DXA for Patient Care\n\n\n\nDay 1: The Importance of the Technologist in patient care and quality performance of DXA Scans\nDay 1 Objectives: After attending the course\, participants should be better prepared to: \n\nDesign and implement quality control and assurance practices\nPerform a precision assessment and appreciate the requirement for clinical care\nIdentify the anatomy relevant to clinical DXA scanning\nImplement consistent and appropriate technical acquisition and analysis techniques\nPerform a fracture risk assessment using FRAX\n\nDay 1 Schedule \n\n\n\n10:00am – 11:30am\nLecture 1: Elements of a Quality DXA Practice\n\n\n11:30am – 11:35am\n5-minute break\n\n\n11:35am – 12:35pm\nLecture 2: Lumbar Spine Scans-Elements Critical to Quality\n\n\n12:35pm – 12:40pm\n5-minute break\n\n\n12:40pm – 2:10pm\nLecture 3: Femur & Forearm Scans\n\n\n2:10pm – 2:40pm\nQ&A Lunch Session\n\n\n2:40pm – 3:25pm\nLecture 4: Scan Interpretation & Fracture Risk Assessment\n\n\n3:25pm – 3:55pm\nLecture 5: Supplemental DXA Applications\n\n\n3:55pm – 4:00pm\n5-minute break\n\n\n4:00pm – 4:45pm\nLecture 6: Application of DXA Tools & Software Features\n\n\n\nDay 2: The Importance of Understanding and Applying the Science and Language of Densitometry\nDay 2 Objectives: After attending the course\, participants should be better prepared to: \n\nProvide DXA interpreters sufficient information for a high-quality DXA report\nUnderstand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density\nDemonstrate how to access features within the DXA software\nCritically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods\nRecognize how technical errors impact clinical interpretation and patient care\n\nDay 2 Schedule \n\n\n\n10:00am – 10:45am\nLecture 7: Principles of Quality DXA and Clinical Cases\n\n\n10:45am – 11:45am\nLecture 8: Clinical Management of the Osteoporotic Patient\n\n\n11:45am – 12:00pm\n15-minute break\n\n\n12:00pm – 12:30pm\nLecture 9: Clinical Application\n\n\n12:30pm – 1:30pm\nLecture 10: Technical Cases\n\n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm\nClosing Q&A Session\n\n\n\nCourse Continuing Education Credits: \nThis activity is approved by ASRT for 11.50 Category A continuing education credits. Partial credit will not be given for either day. This activity can be used toward the RT Structured Education and CQR requirements for the ARRT. \nCourse Registration Rates\n[efstable width =”100%”]\n[efstable_head]\n[efsth_column]Full Member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[efsth_column]Professional\, Community & Non- member Rate[/efsth_column]\n[/efstable_head]\n[efstable_body]\n[efstable_row]\n[efsrow_column]$225[/efsrow_column]\n[efsrow_column]$325[/efsrow_column]\n[/efstable_row]\n[/efstable_body]\n[/efstable]\nPolicies\nPolicy on Commercial Support and Conflict of Interest\nThe 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. ISCD requires faculty\, planners\, managers and other individuals and their spouse/ life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance\, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content\, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in course material. \nDisclaimer\nThe 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. \nAttendance Cancellation Policy\nAll 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 $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded. \nCourse Changes or Cancellations\nISCD reserves the right to cancel the program and/or change dates. 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 14 days of the course start date. \nDisability Compliance\nThe 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 ext 100 or send via email to education@iscd.org. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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