The International Bone Densitometry Certification Course 2016 covers topics such as:
- 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
The International Bone Densitometry Certification Course 2016 brings together:
- Family Medicine
- Internist
- Orthopedic
- Rheumatologist
- Residents
- Medical Students
- Endocrinologist