Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance, Interpretation, and Clinical Application for Clinicians - December 2024

Quality Bone Densitometry: Performance, Interpretation, and Clinical Application for Clinicians is organized by International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) and will be held from Dec 07 - 08, 2024.

Course Description:
The 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.

Learning Objectives:
After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

• Describe appropriate clinical evaluation of patients at risk for fragility fracture.
• Summarize the value and importance of quality bone densitometry for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, assessment of fracture risk, and monitoring of BMD. 
• Recognize errors in DXA analysis and reporting. 
• Explain new and emerging guidelines that provide evidence-based information regarding skeletal health. 
• Describe the use of current and new pharmacologic therapies for the management and treatment of osteoporosis, including adverse effects.