MTMI--Regional Bone Densitometry Training Course for Technologists

Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)

Regional Bone Densitometry Training Course for Technologists

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

Charlotte, NC	Jun 8-9, 2013
Saddlebrook, NJ	Sept 21-22, 2013

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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?
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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.

Registration

All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.

♦	Amount	Early	Reg Door
Technologist
Regular Price	495.00	425.00	495.00
Member Price	470.00	400.00	470.00

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Hotel Information

Charlotte, NC - June 8, 2013 DoubleTree Hotel Charlotte Airport 2600 Yorkmont Rd Charlotte, NC 28208 704-357-9100 www.charlotteairport.doubletree.com MTMI guest room rate is: $89.00 Make reservations by 5/17/2013 Identify yourself as a MTMI attendee Hotel provides complimentary 24 hr airport shuttle
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