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Bone Densitometry Basics | Module 5: Equipment is organized by American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Description:
This module explains the principles behind dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, the DXA equipment available from different manufacturers, and the beam configurations they use. You will also learn about the characteristics of K-edge filtering and energy-switching systems, and the calibration and maintenance of DXA machines.

Associated Products:
• Module 1: Fundamentals
• Module 2: Osteology
• Module 3: Pathology
• Module 4: Treatment and Prevention
• Module 6: Scanning Preparation and Safety
• Module 7: Pediatric Skeletal Health Assessment
• Module 8: Essentials of FRAX
• Module 9: Essentials of VFA
• Module 10: DXA Scanning of the Lumbar Spine
• Module 11: DXA Scanning of the Proximal Femur
• Module 12: DXA Scanning of the Forearm
• Module 13: Patient Care and Bone Health Risk Factors
• Module 14: Precision Studies, Serial Scanning, and QC

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.