Comprehensive Bone Densitometry Day 1
From bone formation and resorption to equipment and scanning techniques, this two day course is a must for anyone working with bone densitometry. This course encompasses the fundamental principles of bone density and bone mass measurement. Each aspect of bone densitometry is reviewed in detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the process, benefits, and patient treatment. Join an award winning expert in the field of bone density for this valuable course that will improve your practice and solidify your skills.
Course Topics
Day 1
- Bone Biology
- Skeletal anatomy
- Vertebral anatomy
- Cortical sites
- Trabecular sites
- Bone quality
- Remodeling cycle - Osteopenia & Osteoporosis
- Primary
- Secondary
- Prevalence
- Fracture incidence
- Risk factors - Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry
- Mechanics of DXA
- Radiation exposure
- Single beam vs fan beam - Quality Control for DXA
- Equipment calibration
- Phantom use
- Establishing BMD mean
- Tracking equipment performance
’Ä¢ Scan Principles
- Patient preparation
- Questionnaire
- Attenuating artifacts
- Informing patient
- Patient positioning
- Scan acquisition: spine; hip
- Scan analysis
- Interpretation of results
- Databases
- WHO criteria
- T-scores; Z-scores - Reporting
- Minimum requirements
- ISCD position
Courses cater to convenience |
Our course content is aimed at the future - your future. In addition to imaging skills coursework, there is a complete line of continuing education seminars that will connect you with the latest information. Seminars are available throughout the year in different cities making it convenient to update existing skills. Partnership classes sponsored in health care facilities can make the education available in smaller geographic venues with the choice of subject content catering to the local audience. |
Services are customizable |
Faculty is available for private consulting, tutorials, and instruction. Our experts can provide a range of services including image assessment, quality control and quality assurance, accreditation, education, hands-on training, and project management. If you can not wait for a class on our regular schedule, we can arrange for private tutorials. We also provide classes on-site for physicians' groups and radiology departments. We still make "House Calls". |
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