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2 Day Bone Densitometry Course
Course Overview
This 2-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.
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 the principles of photon absorptiometry
Locations & Dates
Atlanta, GA Mar 24-25, 2012
Hartford, CT April 21-22, 201
Denver, CO May 5-6, 2012
Kansas City, MO Jun 23-24, 2012

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Faculty

Michelle Heater, RT(R)(M)(BD), CBDT
Course Credit
This course provides 16 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!
Course Schedule
Day 1 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Day 2 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

History and Physics of Bone Densitometry
  • Principles of phonton absorptometry
  • Dual and Single energy
Osteoporosis and Bone Health
  • Definition and Types
  • Bone Physiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Bone Mass Measurement Act
  • Evaluation and Diagnosis
Equipment Operation
  • Basic computer concepts
Quality Control
  • Equipment QC
  • Pencil beam
  • Fan beam
  • Components of DXA
DXA Scanning of Lumbar Spine, Proximal Femur and Forearm
  • Anatomy Related to Scanning
  • Scan Acquisition
  • Scan Analysis
  • Problems Related to Positioning
  • ROI Placement and Analysis
Tips of the Trade
  • Exam Content
  • Preparation Resources
Case Reviews
Mock Exam
Times and Schedule is subject to change.
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Non-Members495.00425.00

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Hotel Information
Atlanta, GA - March 24-25, 2012

Hotel Accommodations:

Residence Inn Atlanta Buckhead
2960 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
800-331-3131 or 404-239-0677
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $99 Single/Double
Make hotel reservations by 3/2/12
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Hotel will provide shuttle service to and from
Herzing.  Make arrangements with front desk
upon check in.
Meeting Location:
 
Herzing University
at Lennox Mall
Suite 1003, Room LR-1
3393 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
Hartford, CT - April 21-22, 2012
Ramada Plaza Downtown
50 Morgan St.
Hartford, CT 06120
860-549-2400 or 888-288-4982
www.cphartford.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $99
Make hotel reservations by 3/30/12
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$5 meeting parking
Denver, CO - May 5-6, 2012
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Aurora
13696 E. Iliff Place
Aurora, CO 80014
303-337-2800
www.denversoutheast.doubletree@hilton.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $119
Make hotel reservations by 4/13/12
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Hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle
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