Bone Densitometry: Principles and Procedures

Bone Densitometry: Principles and Procedures
Saturday, January 21, 2012 - Sunday, January 22, 2012
Doubletree Club Las Vegas Airport
Las Vegas, Nevada (NV), United States
Provided by Advanced Health Education Center

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

Conference Center:
Doubletree Club Las Vegas Airport
7250 Pollock Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada (NV) 89119
United States

Phone: (702) 948-4000

Description:
Bone densitometry is a very hot topic. It is proving to be a key tool in the diagnosis and treatment outcomes of osteoporosis. There are an estimated 44 million Americans affected by osteoporosis each year. The cost of managing the consequences of this disease cost the health care system in the United States billions of dollars. The inclusion of bone densitometry as a reimbursable Medicare procedure has focused attention on who is performing the procedures and on personnel training requirements. This comprehensive training program will prepare you to meet and exceed the current training requirements. Every aspect of principles, theory, practical knowledge and skills to perform bone densitometry will be highlighted. This course will meet the needs of those new to the field or those wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the “how to’s”.

The comprehensive program was developed by an ARRT registered and ISCD credentialed densitometrist and includes topics that will assist those interested in credentials through the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and the ARRT Registry for Bone Densitometry. This course is designed for all healthcare professionals who are planning to or are currently performing bone densitometry measurements in either clinical practice, women's healthcare or imaging facilities.

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

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

Specialty Audience:
Radiology