Osteoporosis in Elderly Patients

This continuing education course reviews osteoporosis and fragility in elderly patients. Anatomy, physiology, and pathologic conditions of bones are reviewed as related to osteoporosis. Imaging modalities that are beneficial in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and bone density are reviewed.

Approvals & Acceptance

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  AHRA Approved, Category A

  Accepted by the ARRT^® toward your CE requirement
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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

• 1Describe the anatomy and physiology of bone as it relates to osteoporosis development
• 2Identify pathologic conditions and risk factors associated with osteoporosis in elderly patients
• 3Evaluate imaging modalities used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and bone density measurement
• 4Recognize the clinical significance of fragility fractures in the elderly population

Course Outline

• •Bone Anatomy and Physiology
• •Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
• •Risk Factors and Fragility in the Elderly
• •Imaging Modalities for Osteoporosis Diagnosis
• •Bone Density Measurement Techniques
• •Clinical Management and Prevention Strategies