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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 Jun 3-5, 10
Milwaukee, WI Oct 28-30, 10

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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.
Registration
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Non-Members695.00650.00695.00

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Hotel Information
Milwaukee, WI - 2010
Accommodations:
Milwaukee Marriott West
W231 N1600 Corporate Court
Waukesha, WI 53186
877-651-7666 for reservations
http://www.marriott.com/mkemw
Room Rate:  Single $98/Double $121
Reservations can be made two weeks prior to course
To assure availability, make reservations early
For telephone reservations call:  877-651-7666
Includes airport shuttle to/from Milwaukee Marriott West
hotel or MTMI, daily shuttle to/from MTMI, breakfast
buffet, high speed internet access, and reception
on first night of course.
Airport shuttle if FREE - make reservations prior to arrival.  Please contact "Go Airport Connection"
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Please note:  Only those attendees that book sleeping
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receive free airport transportation and free breakfast.
Program held at:
MTMI Education Center
20900 Swenson Drive, Suite 650
Waukesha, WI  53186
262-717-9797
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