International Bone Densitometry Certification Course 2016

Topics

• Principles for interpreting central DXA scans
• The value and importance of quality bone densitometry for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, assessment of fracture risk, and monitoring of BMD
• Errors in DXA analysis and reporting
• Fracture risk assessment combining BMD with clinical risk factors (WHO fracture risk model; FRAX )
• The management of osteoporosis with the use of non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies for the treatment of osteoporosis, including adverse effects of medications
• Appropriate clinical evaluation of patients at risk for fragility fracture

Who should Attend

• Family Medicine
• Internist
• Orthopedic
• Rheumatologist
• Residents
• Medical Students
• Endocrinologist