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SUMMARY:ISCD & IOF Osteoporosis Essentials Course for Physicians and Technologists
DESCRIPTION:An International Course of the ISCD and IOF for Physicians and Technologists\nCo-Developed with CANM\, CAMRT\, CAR\, OAMRS & OC\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register Here” link=”https://www.osteoporosis-essentials.org/add/follower/654″] [efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”More Info” link=”/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-ISCD-IOF-BROCHURE-Sept-13.pdf”]\nDescription: \nThe Osteoporosis Essentials Bone Densitometry course by the ISCD (International Society of Clinical Densitometry) and IOF (International Osteoporosis Foundation) and Update on Skeletal Imaging presents the state of the art for skeletal health assessment by leading national and international faculty. Advances in the diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis and fracture risk assessment are presented. An advanced curriculum will be presented for both physicians and technologists providing the tools for achieving excellence in skeletal health assessment including optimal BMD scan acquisition\, interpretation\, reporting and application of DXA technology. The limitations of DXA technology in the diagnosis and monitoring of skeletal health in pre and postmenopausal women\, men and children will be presented. Common pitfalls in interpretation will be reviewed. The clinical utility of bone densitometry and quality assurance of this modality will be reviewed. \nTarget Audience: \nDual track content has been designed for physicians including radiologists\, nuclear medicine physicians and medical specialists as well as technologists. \n\n\nTECHNOLOGIST STREAM\n\nNon-Member Regular price: USD 279\nOAMRS and CAMRT Members Regular price: USD 232 \n\n\n\nPHYSICIAN STREAM\n\n\n\nRegular price: USD 310\nCRBDS 2022 Special\nRegular price: USD 280 \n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize and report fragility fractures and know the impact on fracture risk assessment\nEvaluate fracture risk utilizing advances in skeletal imaging\nIntegrate trabecular bone score with BMD and FRAX in evaluating fracture risk\nRecognize early radiographic features of atypical femoral fractures\n\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”Register Here” link=”https://www.osteoporosis-essentials.org/add/follower/654″]\n[efsbutton style=”” size=”” color_class=”” align=”left” type=”link” target=”false” title=”More Info” link=”/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-ISCD-IOF-BROCHURE-Sept-13.pdf”]\nDescription: \nContact person: \n\n\n\n\nEmmett Morgante (emmett@boneresearch.ca) \n+1 905-844-5677
URL:https://iscd.org/event/iscd-iof-osteoporosis-essentials-course-for-physicians-and-technologists/
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SUMMARY:Quality Bone Densitometry For Technologists (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance\, Interpretation\, and Clinical Application for Technologists\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=1a31828c-57d1-ec11-a7b5-002248250488″]\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\, Diane C. Krueger\, BS\, CBDT and Greg Yardley\, MSRS\, 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: Course Schedule: The course is divided into two days\, each with a separate focus and set of objectives. Full Course Objectives and policies listed on course webpage  \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 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\nLunch Break\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 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]\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=1a31828c-57d1-ec11-a7b5-002248250488″]
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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[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=ee6faeef-56d1-ec11-a7b5-002248250488″]\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: Dr. Neil Binkley\, MD\, CCD\, Dr. Steven M. Petak\, MD\, JD\, MACE\, FACP and Dr. S. Bobo Tanner\, MD\, CCD \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 and 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: Non-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\, Combination 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\n4:45pm 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]\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=ee6faeef-56d1-ec11-a7b5-002248250488″]\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.
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SUMMARY:Vertebral Fracture Recognition Course (livestream via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nVertebral 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/Registration-Start?MeetingId=df06c227-6730-ed11-9db1-000d3a555c03″]\nCourse Faculty: John T. Schousboe\, MD\, PhD\, CCD and Tyler Prout\, MD \n     \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\n11:00am 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\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. \nACCME Credit Designation:\nThe 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. \nASRT Credit Designation:\nThis activity has been approved by the 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 VFA 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=df06c227-6730-ed11-9db1-000d3a555c03″]\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iscd.org/event/vertebral-fracture-recognition-course-livestream-via-zoom/
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