3 Day Bone Densitometry Training Course

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3 Day Bone Densitometry Course

Course Overview

This 3-day course is a comprehensive review of the role of bone densitometry in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The course will cover the technology, clinical applications, interpretation of results, clinical procedures, handling of problem cases, safety, quality assurance and the establishment and operation of a bone densitometry service. A hands-on workshop demonstration of clinical bone densitometry units is included in the curriculum.
This course is appropriate for anyone wanting to learn about bone densitometry including technologists, physicians, managers and allied health personnel. It would also be useful for individuals from companies offering products related to bone densitometry. The course will be useful to those setting-up, managing or operating a bone densitometry service as well as those preparing to take a certification exam, such as offered by the ISCD or ARRT.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants will:

be able to describe the pathology & physiology of osteoporosis
know all the risk factors involved
describe the difference between pencil and fan beam technologies
understand T & Z scores and their role
understand coding and billing
understand the principles of photon absorptiometry
have experienced a hands-on scanning demonstration
have reviewed for the certification exam

Locations & Dates

Milwaukee, WI

Sep 10-12, 09

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Faculty

Michelle Heater, RT(R)(M)(BD), CBDT

Course Credit

This course provides 20 hours of category A continuing education credit for the radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of this course. Attendees must attend the entire course to receive full credit.

Need more information about requirements and the registry exam?
Click this link to go directly to the ARRT web site.
All clinical requirements as well as eligibiltiy requirements to sit for the registry exam are listed!

Recommended Reading

On the first day of the course you will be given a course syllabus containing all the course material. In addition we recommend these books:
"Bone Densitometry for Technologists"

Course Schedule

Day 1 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Day 2 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Day 3 - 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Definition and Types
Bone Physiology
Risk Factors
Bone Mass Measurement Act
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment

Equipment Operation and Quality Control

Dual Photon Energies
DXA Components
Pencil Beams vs. Fan Beam
Scan Analysis Algorithms
Factors Affecting Accuracy and Precision
Equipment QC and Maintenance
Maintenance, Repair and Upgrade
Basic Computer Concepts

Patient Preparation and Safety

Patient Preparation
Radiation Safety

DXA Scanning of Lumbar Spine

Anatomy Related to Scanning
Scan Acquisition
Lumbar Spine Analysis and Printout
Problems Related to Positioning, ROI
Placement and Analysis

DXA Scanning of Proximal Femur

Anatomy Related to Scanning
Scan Acquisition
Scan Analysis and Printout
Problems Related to Positioning, ROI
Placement and Analysis

DXA Scanning of Forearm

Anatomy Related to Scanning
Scan Acquisition
Scan Analysis and Printout
Problems Related to Positioning, ROI
Placement and Analysis

Times and Schedule is subject to change.

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Non-member	695.00	650.00	695.00

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Milwaukee, WI - Sep 10-12, 2009 Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield 375 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI 53005 262-364-1100 Click here for hotel website. Room Rate: single - $99, double-$104 Make reservation one week prior to course. Includes airport shuttle, shuttle to and from MTMI, breakfast buffet, high speed internet access, microwave and refrigerator (upon availablity) and reception on first night of the course.	MTMI Education Center 20900 Swenson Drive, Suite 650 Waukesha, WI 53186 262-717-9797 Printable directions to MTMI
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