Bone Densitometry: Patient Bone Health, Care, and Radiation Principles

This continuing education course is designed to enhance radiologic technologists understanding of osteoporosis, DXA imaging, patient care, radiation safety, and regulatory standards. The course provides practical, evidence-based knowledge to support accurate bone density assessment, safe imaging practice, effective patient education, and improved fracture prevention outcomes.

Approvals & Acceptance

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  ASRT Approved, Category A

  Accepted by the ARRT^® toward your CE requirement
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  ARDMS Accepted

  Counts for ARDMS credential holders
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  NMTCB Accepted

  Counts for NMTCB credential holders
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  California

  Accepted for CRTs, XTs, Supervisors and Operators
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  Florida

  Approved for Technical Category A for Florida technologists
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  Texas: Directly Related

  Counts toward the directly related hours Texas MRTs need (at least 12 of 24)
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  We Report for You: Florida, Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire

  Completions are reported in the first week of each month for the previous month: Florida directly to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire to CE Broker. Your state license number must be entered in your dashboard for us to report your credits.
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  All other states

  Accepted

Applicable Disciplines

Learning Objectives

• 1Explain bone physiology, remodeling, and the pathophysiology of osteoporosis
• 2Describe DXA imaging principles, quality assurance, and scan interpretation
• 3Apply radiation safety practices and ALARA principles in bone densitometry
• 4Identify patient care, education, and ethical responsibilities in DXA imaging
• 5Discuss CMS regulatory standards and compliance requirements for bone density testing

Course Outline

• •Bone Physiology and Osteoporosis
• •DXA Imaging Principles and Technology
• •Patient Care and Safety in Bone Densitometry
• •Radiation Safety and ALARA
• •Regulatory Standards and CMS Compliance
• •Patient Education and Health Equity