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Bone Densitometry Training Course
Location & Dates
- Alexandria, VA | Oct 29 - 30, 2016
- Simulcast | Oct 29 2016 - 7:00am CT
- Milwaukee, WI | Mar 18 - 19, 2017
- Simulcast | Mar 18 2017 - 8:00am CT
- Las Vegas, NV | Apr 8 - 9, 2017
- Alexandria, VA | Oct 29 - 30, 2016
- Simulcast | Oct 29 2016 - 7:00am CT
- Milwaukee, WI | Mar 18 - 19, 2017
- Simulcast | Mar 18 2017 - 8:00am CT
- Las Vegas, NV | Apr 8 - 9, 2017
- Simulcast | Apr 8 2017 - 10:00am CT
- New York, NY | May 6 - 7, 2017
- Simulcast | May 6 2017 - 7:00am CT
- Milwaukee, WI | Jun 3 - 4, 2017
- Simulcast | Jun 3 2017 - 8:00am CT
- Las Vegas, NV | Sep 16 - 17, 2017
- Simulcast | Sep 16 2017 - 10:00am CT
- Denver, CO | Oct 14 - 15, 2017
- Simulcast | Oct 14 2017 - 9:00am CT
- Milwaukee, WI | Nov 11 - 12, 2017
- Simulcast | Nov 11 2017 - 8:00am CT
Overview
About this Course
New this year, this course will be Simulcast!
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.
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.
- receive 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications as outlined by the ARRT.
Schedule
Day 1 - 8:00 am - 5:45 pmDay 2 - 7:30 am - 12:40 pm |
Overview of Osteoporosis |
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| Evaluation and Diagnosis |
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| Prevention and Treatment Equipment Operations and Quality Control |
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| Equipment Operation and Quality Control continued |
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| Equipment Safety Radiation Safety Patient Preparation |
| DXA Scanning of: |
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| Case Studies |
Clinical Competency Review |
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), CDT is certified in Bone Densitometry by both the ISCD and the ARRT and has worked in BD for the past 15 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.
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.
Location
Alexandria (Springfield), VA- October 29 & 30, 2016
Accommodations & Course Location
Embassy Suites Springfield
8100 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150
571-339-2000
Reservations: 800-362-2779 or click here enter arrival & departure dates,
click "add special rate code", under Group Code enter MTO, click "check
room and rates", select and proceed with reservations
Make Reservations by 09/23/16
Rate: $149.00+ tax per night-
Rate includes complimentary daily breakfast & evening reception
Identify yourself as MTMI Attendee
Airport Transportation: From Washington National Airport 14 miles from hotel- SuperShuttle call 800-258-3826 or online click here $28.00 one-way. Light Rail: Take the Blue Line to the Franconia/Springfield Metro
Station. Embassy Suites will provide complimentary pick up at Franconia Metro Station 7AM-9:45PM, call hotel to to schedule pick up- shuttle is on demand.
Washington Dulles Airport- 26 miles from Hotel. SuperShuttle $33.00 one way- use same link above or call 800-258-3826
