Bone Densitometry: A Registry Review

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Bone Densitometry: A Registry Review

8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit

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

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.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this seminar, participants will:

Have begun their preparation to take the ARRT Bone Densitometry Certification Exam or the I.S.C.D. examination.
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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Raleigh, NC	Oct 25, 08
Atlanta, GA	Nov 08, 08

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Who Should Attend
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.
About the Instructor
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 9 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.
Seminar Credit
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. 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!

Seminar Schedule

8:00 am	Registration and Coffee
8:30 am	History of Bone Densitometry Osteoporosis and Bone Health Definition and types of osteoporosis Bone physiology Risk factor BMMA (Bone Mass Measurement Act) Diagnosis and evaluation
10:10 am	Informal Discussion and Break
10:20 am	Equipment Operations Basic computer concepts Quality Control Equipment QC Pencil beam Fan beam Components of DXA Patient Preparation and Safety Basic principles of radiation safety Radiation doses in densitometry Preparation for patients
12:00 noon	Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm	DXA Scanning of the Lumbar Spine, Proximal Femur and Forearm Anatomy Scan acquisition Scan analysis Dilemmas related to positioning ROI placement and analysis
2:40 pm	Informal Discussion & Break
3:00 pm	Tips of the Trade
3:30 pm	Mock Registry Exam content Preparation resources Mock exam
4:30 pm	Adjourn

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technologist	189.00	179.00	171.00	161.00	199.00	179.00
London, ON- CAN	249.00	229.00	229.00	209.00	260.00	240.00

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Raleigh, NC - October 25, 2008 Hilton Garden Inn 1500 RDU Center Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 919-840-8088 www.hiltongardeninn.com MTMI discounted guest room rate $99.00 single/double Make reservations by 10/10/2008 Free Parking	Atlanta, GA - November 08, 2008 Wyndham Midtown 150 10th St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-4800 www.wyndham.com MTMI discounted guest room rate $119.00 single/double Make reservations by 10/17/2008 Meeting Parking $15.00
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