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Bone Densitometry Training Course
Location & Dates
- Webinar | Aug 21-22 2021 - 8am-4pm Central Time
- Webinar | Oct 16-17 2021 - 8am-4pm Central Time
- Webinar | Dec 4-5 2021 - 8am-4pm Central Time
- Webinar | Aug 21-22 2021 - 8am-4pm Central Time
- Webinar | Oct 16-17 2021 - 8am-4pm Central Time
- Webinar | Dec 4-5 2021 - 8am-4pm Central Time
All webinars are held in Central Time, see Time Zone Map Below
Overview
About this Course
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This 2-day, entirely webinar 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.
This activity provides the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration.
Need more information about requirements and the registry exam?
CLICK HERE and visit the ARRT web site. All clinical requirements as well as eligibility requirements to sit for the registry exam are listed!
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this course,
participants will:
- be able to describe the pathology & physiology of osteoporosis.
- know all the risk factors involved in the development of osteoporosis.
- describe the difference between pencil and fan beam technologies.
- understand T & Z scores and their role.
- understand the principles of photon absorptiometry.
Schedule
Day One | |
| 8:00 am | Bone Densitometry Overview
Suggestions for setting up a bone densitometry room/office/laboratory
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An Overview of Osteoporosis
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| Lunch break | |
Principles and Instrumentation of DXA Equipment
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Quality Control
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| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| Day Two | |
| 8:00 am | Radiation Safety
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Procedures: Forearm DXA Scanning | |
Procedures: Proximal Femur DXA Scanning | |
Procedures: PA Lumbar Spine DXA Scanning | |
| Lunch | |
| Case Studies | |
| ARRT Exam Preparation/Content Specifications | |
| 3:00 pm | Adjourn |
Audience
This course is appropriate for anyone wanting to learn about bone density including technologists, managers and allied health personnel. It would also be useful for vendors offering products related to bone density. This course meets the ARRT requirements for 16 hours of structured education relation to Bone Density content specifications.
Faculty
Name
Michelle Heater, RT(R)(M)(BD), CBDT
Michelle Heater, RT(R)(M)(BD), CBDT is certified in Bone Densitometry by both the ARRT and the ISCD. Michelle has worked in BD for the past 20 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. Her friendly teaching style and extensive knowledge of bone densitometry will make this a very enjoyable educational experience.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 16 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized by CAMRT’s Continuing Education Credit Approval Program for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
This activity provides the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration.
Biennium CE Credits: 16
Structured Education / CQR Credits: 16
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Testimonials
Michelle was relaxed, informative and excellent.
Wonderful Speaker! Very Informative!