CME Sam Continuing Medical Education and Self Assessment Modules

Continuing Medical Education and Self Assessment Modules: Meetings, Webinars, and Self Study Courses

Nuts and Bolts of Bone Densitometry
Saturday, January 21, 2017 - Saturday, January 21, 2017

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center ›
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

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Conference Center:
Arrington Comp Breast Center ›
4102 24th Street
Lubbock, Texas (TX) 79410
United States

Phone:

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Description:
Bone densitometry has evolved from an interesting test, prior to medications prescribed for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia, to a diagnostic exam that is significant in the treatment and diagnosis of millions of people. Whether you are a seasoned bone densitometry technologist, a beginner, or just wondering about this modality; you are sure to gain a better understanding and respect for bone densitometry from this CE course. An overview of clinical specifications for technologists will be the topics of the day.

Course Topics

Physiology of bone
Function of bone
Bone structure
Bone remodeling
Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Clinical indications
Evaluation and diagnosis
Risk factors for osteoporosis
Genetic
Endocrine
Nutritional
Lifestyle
Medications
Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Equipment and quality control
DXA positioning basics

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Instructors:
Lesa Mohr BSRS, RT(R)(QM)(BD)

CME Credit:
Radiologic Technologists: 8 Hours

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Specialty Audience:
Radiology

CME Sam Course #15596

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