Excellence in Bone Densitometry

Medical Technology Management Institute

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8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit

Michael T. DiMuzio, PhD

About this Seminar

Osteoporosis is a major health problem that affects more than 28 million people in the U.S. Ongoing research advances have created optimism and treatment options for those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The importance of early diagnosis is critical because of the preventive nature of osteoporosis, therefore accurate and precise measurements by DXA (Duel-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) technologists are essential. This seminar will provide attendees with the most recent information on bone densitometry treatment and prevention. You will also obtain a solid foundation in clinical bone densitometry as well as the tools necessary to enhance the quality of your bone densitometry procedures and services.
In addition, the mock registry examination and review will also be a valuable guide for those preparing for the ARRT or ISCD Bone Densitometry Certification Examinations.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this seminar,
participants will be able to:

differentiate between the types of bone densitometry technologies available.
identify anatomical and pathological abnormalities seen on bone densitometry scans.
implement quality assurance and precision testing of DXA scans.
list the present forms of osteoporosis treatment and care.
define which female and male patients might be at risk of developing osteoporosis.
analyze the needs of the elderly patient being examined for osteoporosis.

Locations & Dates

San Francisco, CA	Jul 11, 09
Chicago, IL	Aug 29, 09
Detroit, MI	Sep 19, 09
Baltimore, MD	Oct 10, 09
Edmonton, AB	Oct 24, 09
Minneapolis, MN	Nov 7, 09
Hartford, CT	Nov 21, 09
Seattle, WA	Dec 5, 09

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Who Should Attend
This seminar is for: All health care professionals interested in learning about the clinical use of bone densitometry: RTs, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, nurses, OB/GYN, family practice, orthopedics, and internal medicine professionals. Technologists preparing for the ARRT Bone Densitometry Certification Exam or the I.S.C.D. (International Society for Clinical Densitometry) examination to be a Certified DXA Technologist will find this seminar particularly beneficial. Those managing bone densitometry centers will also benefit from this seminar. Healthcare and imaging professionals who are working with osteoporosis patients in medical practices involved with predominantly senior or postmenopausal patients.
About the Instructor
	Michael T. DiMuzio, PhD
Michael T. DiMuzio, Ph.D. is the founder and president of Bone Health Management, Inc. as well as the Executive director of The North Shore Osteoporosis Center within the Ravinia Associates in Internal Medicine in Highland Park Illinois. BHM began operation in the year 2000 as an independent diagnostic and research operation. From 1996 to 2000, Dr. DiMuzio began and directed The Osteoporosis Prevention and Research Center of Highland Park Hospital near Chicago, honored as the first “Center of Excellence” in bone health education and diagnostics in the U.S. He received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Northwestern University and has been an active scientist in bone metabolic disorders and related topics for more than thirty years. He was an NIH and Fogarty Research Fellow at the University of Bern in Switzerland, and has held faculty appointments at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Rush Medical College, and, most recently, Northwestern University. In addition to his roles as executive director and president with Bone Health Management, Dr. DiMuzio is an instructor for the Medical Technology Management Institute for whom he has lectured around the U.S. and Canada on osteoporosis and bone densitometry since 2002. He is an active member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Osteoporosis Foundation in Chicago and has published more than 75 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited texts. He has lectured around the world on topics related to osteoporosis, bone densitometry, and advances in the diagnostics of bone metabolic diseases, such as ultrasound and bone biochemical markers.
Seminar Credit
This program provides 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. 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.

Seminar Schedule

8:00 am	Registration and Coffee
8:30 am	Introduction Osteoporosis: what, who, risks, pathobiology and fracture risk DXA: Clincal Challenges in Bone Mass Measurement Who should have a Bone Density Test? How to use DXA and why? Technological basics of operation: precision and acucuracy Positioning and skeletal regions of interest DXA evaluation in the atypical patient Baseline and serial measurements: timing
10:10 am	Informal Discussion and Break
10:20 am	The Clinical Utility of DXA Troubleshooting DXA images: hips, spines and more Case studies of typical and atypical patients Use of FRAX and FRAX Patch algorithms for fracture risk Conversion of results from different DXA manufacturers versatility of DXA: IVA, body composition
12:00 noon	Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm	The Functions of a Successful Bone Density Center Patient intake information Coding and billing Developing a useful report of DXA results Activities with the center Marketing Bone Densitometry to MD's and the public Using DXA to Follow Efficacy of Treatments Improving patient outcomes The necessity of calcium and vitamin D Treatment and preventative options in 2009
2:50 pm	Preparing for the Certification Exams Mock Exam and Discussion of Study Habits
4:30 pm	Adjourn

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♦	Amount	Early	Reg Door
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MTMI Members	219.00	199.00	219.00
Toronto, ON	239.00	219.00	239.00
MTMI Members	219.00	199.00	219.00
Edmonton, AB	239.00	219.00	239.00

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San Francisco, CA - July 11, 2009 Embassy Suites Burlingame 150 Anza Blvd. Burlingame, CA 94010 650-342-4600 http://www.embassysuites.com MTMI Room Rate $139 single/double Make Hotel Reservations by 6/16/09 Parking $15	Chicago/Lisle, IL - August 29, 2009 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Lisle 1400 Corporatum Dr. Lisle, IL 60532 1-800-233-1234 http://www.hyatt.com MTMI Guest Room Rate: $89 Single/Double Make Hotel Reservations By: 8/5/09 Free Parking (Subject to change)	Detroit, MI-September 19, 2009 Embassy Suites Hotel 8600 Wickham Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 734-728-9200 MTMI Discounted Room Rate of $79.00 Make Reservations by 8/28/2009 Free Parking www.hiltongardeninndetroit.com
Minneapolis, MN - November 7, 2009 Park Plaza Hotel 4460 West 78th St. Circle Bloomington, MN 55435 952-831-3131 http://www.parkplaza.com MTMI Guest Room Rate: $85 Single King Make Hotel Reservation By: 10/17/09 Free Parking
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