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Principles and Applications of Bone Densitometry
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Michelle Heater, RT(R)(M)(BD), CDT
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About this Seminar
Osteoporosis is a major health problem that affects 44 million people. Recent
medical breakthroughs have created hope and healing to those who are diagnosed
early. Facilities are recognizing the importance of early diagnosis due to adequate
examinations by DXA equipment and imagers. This seminar will help the student obtain a
sound foundation of knowledge in densitometry imaging and give them a better
understanding of the appropriate use and interpretation of this technology. It will
also prove to be valuable instruction for those preparing for the ARRT or ISCD Bone
Densitometry Certification Examinations.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar, participants will:
- Understand key concepts in densitometry scanning.
- Identify conditions, complications, and causes of osteoporosis and bone
health.
- Obtain knowledge of the operation and QC of DXA equipment.
- Address patient preparation for densitometry imaging and its radiation
safety.
- Comprehend the importance of proper positioning.
- Maintain accurate and consistent analysis of images and ROI placement.
- Identify related anatomy of areas scanned.
- Explain the differences between pencil and fan beam techniques.
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Who Should Attend
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This seminar is for health care professionals interested in learning about
bone densitometry imaging. Technologists that may be preparing for the
ARRT Bone Densitometry Certification Exam or the I.S.C.D. examination to be a
Certified DXA Technologist will find this seminar particularly beneficial. If
you are a healthcare, are an imaging professional interested in bone densitometry,
or if you are looking for a registry review in bone densitometry imaging,
this seminar is for you.
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About the Instructor
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Michelle Heater, RT(R)(M)(BD), CDT
is certified in Bone Densitometry by both the ISCD and
the ARRT and has worked in BD for the past 7 years. She was an item writer
for the ARRT Bone Densitometry Certification Exam and a member of the expert
panel that reviewed the exam. Michelle has extensive clinical experience in
bone densitometry having worked with both GE Lunar and Hologic units. She has
participated in several community outreach programs aimed at educating the
public and healthcare professionals about bone health. Michelle is also the
Northeast Regional Representative for Technologists for the ISCD. Her
friendly teaching style and extensive knowledge of bone densitometry will
make this a very enjoyable educational experience.
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Seminar Credit
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This program provides 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit for
radiologic technologists. A certificate of attendance will be provided for
each individual upon completion of the seminar. All attendees must attend the
entire seminar to receive full credit. Credit is awarded for radiologic
technologists as ARRT Category A Credit approved by the ASRT, and credit from
various licensure states.
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Seminar Schedule
| 8:00 am |
Registration and Coffee |
| 8:30 am |
An Overview of Osteoporosis
- Defination and types of osteoporosis
- Bone physiology
- Risk factor
- BMMA (Bone Mass Measurement Act)
- Diagnosis and evaluation
BMD - Results and Interpretations
- T scores and Z scores
- WHO standards
- Fracture risk
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| 10:10 am |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am |
Quality Control and Equipment Operations
- Basic computer concepts
- Equipment QC
- Pencil beam
- Fan beam
- Components of DXA
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| 12:00 noon |
Lunch - (on your own) |
| 1:00 pm |
Radiation Safety, Patient Prep and How to Utilize Your BD Unit
- Basic principles of radiation safety
- Radiation doses in densitometry
- Preparation for patients
- How to market your unit
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| 1:50 pm |
DXA Scanning of Lumbar Spine, Proximal Femur and Forearm
- Anatomy
- Scan acquisition
- Scan analysis
- Dilemmas related to positioning
- ROI placement, and analysis
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| 2:30 pm |
Informal Discussion & Break |
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2:40 pm
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DXA Scanning of Lumbar Spine, Proximal Femur and Forearm (cont.)
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3:30 pm
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Preparing for the ARRT and ISCD Certification Exams
- Exam content
- Preparation resources
- Mock exam
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| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn |
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Registration
All prices are in US dollars *
| ♦ | Amount | Early | Members | Mbrs Early | Reg Door | Mbr Door |
| London, ON | 239.00 | 219.00 | 219.00 | 199.00 | 239.00 | 219.00 |
Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 14 days in advance.
Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations
received at least 3 days prior to the seminar. Cancellations received
within 3 days of the seminar will receive a credit toward a future
MTMI seminar, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be
made after the seminar.
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Group discount for a group from one facility registering at the same time: 3-5
attendees 5%; 6 or more attendees 10%. Group discounts for MTMI
Institutional Members can be as high as 25%, please contact MTMI for details
(discount is not applicable if the tuition is paid by purchase order). For
student rates, contact MTMI. Members of MTMI receive a discount. Only one
discount may be applied.
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