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  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/22/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Course Date: February 22, 2025. This ISCD Orthopedic Osteoporosis and Densitometry Course is a live activity consisting of a variety of sessions in didactic lectures, question and answer sessions and case-based interactive presentations. Overall, this variety of learning formats will allow learners to receive information from leading experts in important topic areas. Further, the structure and format of the course will provide learners with opportunities to engage with and learn from their colleagues. The case presentations are designed to provide learners with tangible examples that they might face in their own professional practice. Further, panel discussions provide a forum for discussing key components of orthopedic densitometry.

    Course Date

    February 22, 2025.


    Course Description

    This ISCD Orthopedic Osteoporosis and Densitometry Course is a live activity consisting of a variety of sessions in didactic lectures, question and answer sessions and case-based interactive presentations. Overall, this variety of learning formats will allow learners to receive information from leading experts in important topic areas. Further, the structure and format of the course will provide learners with opportunities to engage with and learn from their colleagues. The case presentations are designed to provide learners with tangible examples that they might face in their own professional practice.  Further, panel discussions provide a forum for discussing key components of orthopedic densitometry.

    This activity was developed with the support of an educational donation provided by Amgen.


    Target Audience

    The ISCD Orthopedic Osteoporosis and Densitometry Course is designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in orthopedics, osteoporosis, and bone health specifically over the age of 50, including those working in orthopedics, radiology and diagnostic imaging, physical and occupational therapy, public health, and research. These include orthopedic surgeons, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, radiology technologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. 

    Osteoporosis, both primary and secondary, is a common problem leading to fragility fractures and poor outcomes of elective orthopedic surgery. Although orthopedic surgeons care for the majority of patients having fractures, there is a need to support training in current methods of bone health assessment, including bone densitometry. The under-diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis continues to occur even though effective therapy exists to improve bone health and to reduce fracture risk. This gap in osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment contributes to the epidemic of new fractures and complications related to poor bone health in elective orthopedic surgery. Those caring for orthopedic patients must be familiar with and aware of current guidelines regarding osteoporosis diagnosis, fracture risk assessment, and a basic understanding of therapeutic agents.

    In addition to fracture prevention and post fracture care, elective orthopedic surgery patients over age of 50 years have a significant risk of having poor bone health including osteoporosis.  Poor bone health has been associated with many adverse events of elective orthopedic surgery including periprosthetic fracture, implant subsidence, non-union and delayed union, hardware loosening, revision surgery, and overall poorer patient reported outcomes. In spine surgery, similar adverse events can occur including proximal junction failure at the end of fusions, proximal fracture with neurologic injury, and revision surgery. Unfortunately, less than 5% of orthopedic surgeons order testing for bone health prior to elective surgery.

    To close the diagnosis gap, this course will review osteoporosis diagnosis guidelines, diagnostic testing basics including the application and interpretation of bone densitometry, and newer methods to assess bone health of fracture and elective surgery patients. Further, the course addresses how to initiate treatment based on clinical assessment and published guidelines. The dissemination of evidence-based information on risk/benefit balance could help reduce the treatment gap and improve patient health. Orthopedic surgeons and other members of the healthcare team may be unfamiliar with how elevated fracture risk and prevalent fragility fracture warrants pharmacological intervention of osteoporosis.

    Lastly, osteoporosis is widely recognized as an important public health problem because of the related morbidity, mortality and high cost associated with fracture. Bone mineral density (BMD) measurement by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is an internationally accepted standard-of-care screening and osteoporosis diagnostic tool. This course provides essential information regarding BMD acquisition, interpretation and monitoring.


    Learning Objectives

    After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

    1. Describe the principles of DXA including indications, interpretation, monitoring and potential pitfalls.
    2. Utilize advanced densitometry techniques such as trabecular bone score, vertebral fracture assessment, and opportunistic CT in clinical practice.
    3. Ensure all fragility fracture patients receive secondary fracture care.
    4. Screen elective surgery patients over age 50 years for poor bone health and provide access to osteoporosis care if warranted.
    5. Understand various pharmacological treatments available and treatment algorithms.
    6. Understanding the importance of sarcopenia, frailty, fall risk assessment and fall prevention.

    Method of Participation

    This activity will be offered in person in Boston, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on February 22, 2025. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

    Rates


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    Cancellation Policy

    Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    ACCME Joint Accreditation Statement

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    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    This activity is currently under review for accreditation targeting 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

    Deadline to Claim Credit

    Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

     Schedule - February 22, 2025 1pm - 5pm - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon

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    Statement of Independence

    The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

    Disclaimer

    The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

    Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

    This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

    Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

    The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

    Attendance Cancellation Policy

    All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations

    ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    • Register
      • Early bird pricing available!
      • Non-Member - $400
      • Full Member - $300
      • MOC Only - $400
      • Community Member - $400
      • Professional Member - $400
      • Regular Price after 01/17/2025 12:00 AM
      • Non-Member - $500
      • Full Member - $400
      • MOC Only - $500
      • Community Member - $500
      • Professional Member - $500
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  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/22/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Course Date: February 22, 2025. The Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course provides current research and best-practice techniques for the acquisition and interpretation of bone mineral density (BMD) in children and adolescents. This educational program is designed to improve learner competence in pediatric bone densitometry. By completing this course, attendees will gain conceptual and practical knowledge which can be applied in their professional practices.

    Course Date

    February 22, 2025.


    Course Description

    The Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course provides current research and best-practice techniques for the acquisition and interpretation of bone mineral density (BMD) in children and adolescents. This educational program is designed to improve learner competence in pediatric bone densitometry. By completing this course, attendees will gain conceptual and practical knowledge which can be applied in their professional practices.


    Target Audience

    The content is designed for healthcare providers with an interest in skeletal health assessment, including specialists, generalists and technologists working in family medicine, general and internal medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, pediatrics, physical and occupational therapy, nuclear medicine and research.


    Learning Objectives

    After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

    1. Recognize considerations and concerns with skeletal assessment in children and adolescents with a variety of medical conditions.

    2. Identify the most appropriate and reproducible sites for densitometry in children and adolescents.

    3. Evaluate technical aspects of bone assessment in children and adolescents.

    4. Describe the uses of measurement tools for acquiring bone densitometry assessments by DXA and other modalities.

    5. Summarize the elements to be included in a pediatric DXA report.


    Method of Participation

    This activity will be offered in person in Boston, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on February 22, 2025. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

    Rates


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    Cancellation Policy

    Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    ACCME Joint Accreditation Statement

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    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    This activity is currently under review for accreditation targeting 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

    ASRT Credit Designation: 

    This activity has been approved by ASRT for 4.5 Category A continuing education credits.

    Deadline to Claim Credit

    Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

     Schedule - February 22, 2025 1pm - 5pm - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon

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    Statement of Independence

    The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

    Disclaimer

    The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

    Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

    This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

    Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

    The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

    Attendance Cancellation Policy

    All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations

    ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    • Register
      • Early bird pricing available!
      • Non-Member - $400
      • Full Member - $300
      • MOC Only - $400
      • Community Member - $400
      • Professional Member - $400
      • Regular Price after 01/17/2025 12:00 AM
      • Non-Member - $500
      • Full Member - $400
      • MOC Only - $500
      • Community Member - $500
      • Professional Member - $500
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  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/22/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Course Date: February 22, 2025. This course focuses on increasing the knowledge and competence of clinicians and other healthcare professionals to help them successfully use DXA body composition analysis in the management of obesity, geriatric sarcopenia and other low muscle mass states, general health and pediatric skeletal disease. The inclusion of case studies will reinforce the knowledge gained and allow for application in the diagnosis, treatment and therapies of patients presenting with low bone mineral density.

    Course Date

    February 22, 2025.


    Course Description

    This course focuses on increasing the knowledge and competence of clinicians and other healthcare professionals to help them successfully use DXA body composition analysis in the management of obesity, geriatric sarcopenia and other low muscle mass states, general health and pediatric skeletal disease. The inclusion of case studies will reinforce the knowledge gained and allow for application in the diagnosis, treatment and therapies of patients presenting with low bone mineral density.


    Target Audience

    The content is designed for healthcare providers responsible for reading and interpreting DXA scans, including specialists and generalists working in family medicine, general and internal medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, physical and occupational therapy, and research, as well as technologists.


    Learning Objectives

    After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

    • Identify proper DXA technology for body composition analysis of fat, lean muscle and bone mass.
    • List other methods of body composition analysis used in the clinical setting.
    • Differentiate reference values and indices.
    • Identify limitations of reference values and indices.
    • Summarize scan acquisition for adult and pediatric patients.

    Method of Participation

    This activity will be offered in person in Boston, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on February 22, 2025. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

    Rates


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    Cancellation Policy

    Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    ACCME Joint Accreditation Statement

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    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    This activity is currently under review for accreditation targeting 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

    ASRT Credit Designation: 

    This activity has been approved by ASRT for 4.5 Category A continuing education credits.

    Deadline to Claim Credit

    Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

     Schedule - February 22, 2025 1pm - 5pm - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon

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    Statement of Independence

    The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

    Disclaimer

    The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

    Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

    This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

    Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

    The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

    Attendance Cancellation Policy

    All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations

    ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    • Register
      • Early bird pricing available!
      • Non-Member - $400
      • Full Member - $300
      • MOC Only - $400
      • Community Member - $400
      • Professional Member - $400
      • Regular Price after 01/17/2025 12:00 AM
      • Non-Member - $500
      • Full Member - $400
      • MOC Only - $500
      • Community Member - $500
      • Professional Member - $500
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  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/19/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Course Date: February 19, 2025. This advanced densitometry course focuses on how vertebral fracture imaging advances the diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk of osteoporotic fractures. It emphasizes the importance of vertebral fractures in the clinical management of osteoporosis, including recognition of lateral spine images of a normal spine, vertebral fractures, and other findings that may be confused with vertebral fractures. Fracture recognition, analysis, and best-practice patient positioning are detailed to ensure ideal image acquisition, interpretation, and reporting.

    Course Date

    February 19, 2025.


    Course Description

    This advanced densitometry course focuses on how vertebral fracture imaging advances the diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk of osteoporotic fractures. It emphasizes the importance of vertebral fractures in the clinical management of osteoporosis, including recognition of lateral spine images of a normal spine, vertebral fractures, and other findings that may be confused with vertebral fractures.  Fracture recognition, analysis, and best-practice patient positioning are detailed to ensure ideal image acquisition, interpretation, and reporting. It is recommended, but not required, that registrants attend the Osteoporosis Essentials/Quality Bone Densitometry Course (Clinician or Technologist) prior to attending the VFR course.


    Target Audience

    The content is designed for healthcare providers responsible for reading and interpreting DXA scans, including specialists and generalists working in family medicine, general and internal medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, nuclear medicine, physical and occupational therapy, and research. The course is also appropriate for technologists.


    Learning Objectives

    After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

    1. Summarize best-practice methods utilized to recognize vertebral fractures on lateral spine images.
    2. Describe non-fracture abnormalities that may appear on a spine image.
    3. Identify characteristics of high-quality densitometric lateral spine images.
    4. Identify the appropriate complementary technologies to complete vertebral fracture assessment.
    5. Cite indications for VFA as stated in the 2015 ISCD Official Positions.


    Method of Participation

    This activity will be offered in person in Boston, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on February 19, 2025. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

    Rates


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    Cancellation Policy

    Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    ACCME Joint Accreditation Statement:

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    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    This live activity is currently under review for accreditation targeting a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

    Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

    ASRT Credit Designation 

    This activity has been approved by ASRT for 4.5 Category A continuing education credits.

    Deadline to Claim Credit

    Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

    Schedule - February 19th, 2025 2:00PM - 6:00 PM - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon

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    Statement of Independence

    The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

    Disclaimer

    The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

    Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

    This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

    Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

    The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

    Attendance Cancellation Policy

    All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations

    ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    • Register
      • Early bird pricing available!
      • Non-Member - $400
      • Full Member - $300
      • MOC Only - $400
      • Community Member - $400
      • Professional Member - $400
      • Regular Price after 01/17/2025 12:00 AM
      • Non-Member - $500
      • Full Member - $400
      • MOC Only - $500
      • Community Member - $500
      • Professional Member - $500
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  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/19/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)

    Course Date: February 18 & 19, 2025. The core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course, which focuses on quality DXA, is innovative, interactive and informative. The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance, analysis and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. It provides standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address the everyday challenges. Attendees with come away with a strong sense of the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA, and how that influences patient management.

    Course Date

    February 18 & 19, 2025.


    Course Description

    The core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course, which focuses on quality DXA, is innovative, interactive and informative.  The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance, analysis and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. It provides standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address the everyday challenges. Attendees with come away with a strong sense of the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA, and how that influences patient management.


    Target Audience

    The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance of DXA scans and open to any health professional performing these scans.


    Learning Objectives

    After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

    1. Design and implement quality control and assurance practices.
    2. Perform a precision assessment and appreciate the requirement for clinical care.  
    3. Identify the anatomy relevant to clinical DXA scanning. 
    4. Implement consistent and appropriate technical acquisition and analysis techniques.  
    5. Perform a fracture risk assessment using FRAX. 
    6. Provide DXA interpreters sufficient information for a high-quality DXA report. 
    7. Discuss supplemental software and their application.
    8. Demonstrate how to access features within the DXA software. 
    9. Understand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density. 
    10. Critically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods.
    11. Recognize how technical errors impact clinical interpretation and patient care.

    Method of Participation

    This activity will be offered in person in Boston, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on February 18 & 19, 2025. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

    Rates


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    Cancellation Policy

    Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    ASRT Credit Designation 

    This activity has been approved by ASRT for 13.0 Category A continuing education credits.

    ASRT Credit Notice

    This course is a renewal. If you have taken the course since June 2022, you will not be able to claim ASRT again for this learning activity. If you have taken prior to June 2022, you can take this course again for credit.

    Deadline to Claim Credit

    Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

     Schedule - February 18, 2025 11am - 7pm - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon


     Schedule - February 19th, 2025 8:15AM - 1:00 PM - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon

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    Statement of Independence

    The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

    Disclaimer

    The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

    Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

    This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

    Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

    The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

    Attendance Cancellation Policy

    All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations

    ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    • Register
      • Early bird pricing available!
      • Non-Member - $625
      • Full Member - $525
      • MOC Only - $625
      • Community Member - $625
      • Professional Member - $625
      • Regular Price after 01/17/2025 12:00 AM
      • Non-Member - $725
      • Full Member - $625
      • MOC Only - $725
      • Community Member - $725
      • Professional Member - $725
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  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/18/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)

    Course Date: February 18 & 19, 2025. The core elements of this course serve to educate healthcare providers about bone densitometry and osteoporosis and to apply standard practices to assure quality performance and interpretation of bone densitometry studies. The course is offered in two parts. The first day sets the standard to perform Quality DXA interpretation. Day 2 focuses on the clinical assessment, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and the essential role that high-quality DXA plays in treatment initiation decisions and monitoring of osteoporotic patients.

    Course Date

    February 18 & 19, 2025.


    Course Description

    The core elements of this course serve to educate healthcare providers about bone densitometry and osteoporosis and to apply standard practices to assure quality performance and interpretation of bone densitometry studies. The course is offered in two parts. The first day sets the standard to perform Quality DXA interpretation. Day 2 focuses on the clinical assessment, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and the essential role that high-quality DXA plays in treatment initiation decisions and monitoring of osteoporotic patients.


    Target Audience

    The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance and interpretation of DXA scans and those managing patients with osteoporosis. It is open to MDs, PhDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Technologists may attend if they have previously taken the ISCD/IOF Osteoporosis Essentials for Technologists Course.


    Learning Objectives

    After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

    • Describe appropriate clinical evaluation of patients at risk for fragility fracture.
    • Summarize the value and importance of quality bone densitometry for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, assessment of fracture risk, and monitoring of BMD. 
    • Recognize errors in DXA analysis and reporting. 
    • Explain new and emerging guidelines that provide evidence-based information regarding skeletal health. 
    • Describe the use of current and new pharmacologic therapies for the management and treatment of osteoporosis, including adverse effects.

    Method of Participation

    This activity will be offered in person in Boston, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on February 18 & 19, 2025. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

    Rates


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    Cancellation Policy

    Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    ACCME Joint Accreditation Statement:

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

    This activity is under review for accreditation targeting a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

    Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Deadline to Claim Credit:

    Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

     Schedule - February 18, 2025 11am - 7pm - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon


     Schedule - February 19th, 2025 7:30AM - 1:30 PM - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

    Detailed Scheduled coming soon

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    Statement of Independence

    The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

    Disclaimer

    The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

    Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

    This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

    Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

    The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

    Attendance Cancellation Policy

    All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

    Course Changes or Cancellations

    ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    • Register
      • Early bird pricing available!
      • Non-Member - $1,025
      • Full Member - $725
      • MOC Only - $1,025
      • Community Member - $1,025
      • Professional Member - $1,025
      • Regular Price after 01/17/2025 12:00 AM
      • Non-Member - $1,125
      • Full Member - $825
      • MOC Only - $1,125
      • Community Member - $1,125
      • Professional Member - $1,125
    • More Information
  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 12/07/2024 at 10:00 AM (EST)

    Course Date: December 7 & 8, 2024. The core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course, which focuses on quality DXA, is innovative, interactive and informative. The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance, analysis and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. It provides standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address the everyday challenges. Attendees with come away with a strong sense of the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA, and how that influences patient management.

    Course Date

    December 7 & 8, 2024.


    Course Description

    The core elements of this program focus on performing quality DXA scans, dissecting the data and applying this knowledge to a technologist’s role in patient care. This course, which focuses on quality DXA, is innovative, interactive and informative.  The course emphasizes technical excellence in the performance, analysis and troubleshooting of bone densitometry scans. It provides standard practices and applications to raise the quality of DXA scan procedures and their impact on patient care. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the technical expertise involved in performing bone densitometry and applying protocols to address the everyday challenges. Attendees with come away with a strong sense of the considerable impact that a technologist plays in the delivery of quality DXA, and how that influences patient management.


    Target Audience

    The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance of DXA scans and open to any health professional performing these scans.


    Learning Objectives

    After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

    1. Design and implement quality control and assurance practices.
    2. Perform a precision assessment and appreciate the requirement for clinical care.  
    3. Identify the anatomy relevant to clinical DXA scanning. 
    4. Implement consistent and appropriate technical acquisition and analysis techniques.  
    5. Perform a fracture risk assessment using FRAX. 
    6. Provide DXA interpreters sufficient information for a high-quality DXA report. 
    7. Discuss supplemental software and their application.
    8. Demonstrate how to access features within the DXA software. 
    9. Understand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density. 
    10. Critically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods.
    11. Recognize how technical errors impact clinical interpretation and patient care.



      Method of Participation

      This activity will be offered through zoom, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on December 7 & 8, 2024. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

      Registration Fee

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      Cancellation Policy

      Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

      Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

      ASRT Credit Designation 

      This activity has been approved by ASRT for 13.0 Category A continuing education credits.

      ASRT Credit Notice

      This course is a renewal. If you have taken the course since June 2022, you will not be able to claim ASRT again for this learning activity. If you have taken prior to June 2022, you can take this course again for credit.

      Deadline to Claim Credit

      Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

      Schedule - Day 1 - All times Eastern (NYC/USA)

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      Schedule - Day 2 - All times Eastern (NYC/USA)

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      Anita Colquhoun, RTNM, MRT(N), CDT

      Charge Technologist

      Women's College Hospital

      Anita Colquhoun M.R.T.(N), CDT is the charge technologist in the Centre for Osteoporosis & Bone Health at the Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. Anita is a Nuclear Medical Technologist specialized in Bone Mineral Density (BMD). She has been working in the field of BMD since the early 1990s. Anita is an active member ISCD Technologist Faculty since 2000. She has served 2 terms on the Governing Board of the ISCD and is currently serving her third term as the Executive Secretary to the Board. As well as Chairing then Annual Meeting Committee from 2012-2016 Anita served and is still serving on several other committees within the ISCD. She has participated in a variety of research studies and has co-authored abstracts and papers. Anita has also co-written an on-line beginner BMD course as well as developed a competency profile and best practise in BMD for the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences.

      Diane Krueger, BS, CBDT

      Researcher

      Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program - University of Wisconsin, Madison

      Diane Krueger received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is an ISCD-certified clinical densitometrist and a certified clinical research coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. She has been program manager of the University of Wisconsin Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program since its inception in 1993. Ms. Krueger has extensive clinical research experience in osteoporosis and bone densitometry, having coordinated multiple industry and investigator-initiated studies. In collaboration with the UW Osteoporosis Program, she has published over 90 manuscripts and authored or presented over 200 abstracts. Her service with ISCD has included serving as Technologist Bone Densitometry Course faculty since 2006 and chairing the related Update Annual Meeting Committees. In her leadership capacity, she is currently Education Council chair and serves on the Executive Committee and Board. Additionally, she previously held several officer positions including Secretary and four Presidential seats.

      Greg Yardley

      Sr. Medical Radiology Technologist and Researcher

      NASA Bone Mineral Laboratory

      Greg Yardley works as a SR. Medical Radiology Technologist and researcher in the NASA Bone Mineral Laboratory and NASA/JSC medical clinic for KBR in the government solutions division. His job requirements are performing and analyzing, Dual Energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) exams on both retired and active Astronauts. He also extracts, records, aids in bone density interpretation and distributes bone data from Dual Energy xray absorptiometry (DXA), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging devises. Greg also performs diagnostic medical x-rays for the NASA/JSC Flight medicine and occupational health clinic. 

      Greg began his healthcare career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He then furthered his medical education and received his certification as a registered radiology technologist. Upon completion of his Radiological Science courses. Greg has worked as a Radiology technologist in a Trauma level 1 Hospital, Level III hospital, urgent care, and multi-specialty clinic. At the time of his graduation Greg had also received extensive training not only in X-ray but also DXA, CT, and Ultrasound. In 2011 just previous to his current job Greg got a job as a Bone Density Technologist at a multi-specialty medical clinic where he performed and analyzed over 3000 DXA scans a year on every type of patient imaginable while also running the day-to-day operations of the Osteoporosis center.

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      Statement of Independence

      The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

      Disclaimer

      The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

      Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

      This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

      Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

      The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

      Attendance Cancellation Policy

      All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

      Course Changes or Cancellations

      ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    1. Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 12/07/2024 at 10:00 AM (EST)

      Course Date: December 7 & 8, 2024. The core elements of this course serve to educate healthcare providers about bone densitometry and osteoporosis and to apply standard practices to assure quality performance and interpretation of bone densitometry studies. The course is offered in two parts. The first day sets the standard to perform Quality DXA interpretation. Day 2 focuses on the clinical assessment, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and the essential role that high-quality DXA plays in treatment initiation decisions and monitoring of osteoporotic patients. Individuals may register for either part of the course separately or as a combined program.

      Course Date

      December 7 & 8, 2024.


      Course Description

      The core elements of this course serve to educate healthcare providers about bone densitometry and osteoporosis and to apply standard practices to assure quality performance and interpretation of bone densitometry studies. The course is offered in two parts. The first day sets the standard to perform Quality DXA interpretation. Day 2 focuses on the clinical assessment, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and the essential role that high-quality DXA plays in treatment initiation decisions and monitoring of osteoporotic patients. Individuals may register for either part of the course separately or as a combined program.


      Target Audience

      The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance and interpretation of DXA scans and those managing patients with osteoporosis. It is open to MDs, PhDs, DOs, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Technologists may attend if they have previously taken the ISCD/IOF Osteoporosis Essentials for Technologists Course.


      Learning Objectives

      After attending the course, participants should be better prepared to:

      • Describe appropriate clinical evaluation of patients at risk for fragility fracture.
      • Summarize the value and importance of quality bone densitometry for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, assessment of fracture risk, and monitoring of BMD. 
      • Recognize errors in DXA analysis and reporting. 
      • Explain new and emerging guidelines that provide evidence-based information regarding skeletal health. 
      • Describe the use of current and new pharmacologic therapies for the management and treatment of osteoporosis, including adverse effects.

      Method of Participation

      This activity will be offered live streamed via Zoom, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on December 7 & 8, 2024. Learners will be asked to complete a post-course survey to indicate what they will change in their practice as a result of this activity.

      Rates


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      Cancellation Policy

      Attendee Cancellation Policy All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

      Course Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

      ACCME Joint Accreditation Statement:

      In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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      AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

      This activity is under review for accreditation targeting a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

      Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      Deadline to Claim Credit:

      Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit.

       Schedule - December 7th, 2024 - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

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       Schedule - December 8th, 2024 - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

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      Dr Neil Binkley MD, CCD

      Professor

      University of Wisconsin Madison

      Dr. Neil Binkley earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and subsequently trained in Internal Medicine at the Marshfield Clinic. After several years in private practice, he returned to the University of Wisconsin and completed a Geriatrics fellowship. He is a Professor in the Divisions of Geriatrics and Endocrinology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is also Director of the UW Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program and Associate Director of the UW Institute on Aging. He is past President of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, Associate Editor of Osteoporosis International and a member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation Committee of Scientific Advisors. His current research involves improvement in 25(OH)D measurement, evaluation of approaches to optimize assessment of vitamin D status, evaluation of functional assessment in older adults and the importance of sarcopenia in fracture risk. Dr. Binkley has published over 300 papers, served on expert committees and panels for AACE, ASBMR, IOF and ISCD.

      E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE, CCD

      Director

      New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center, Inc.

      E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, CCD, FACP, FACE, FASBMR, is Director of New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center and Director of Bone Health TeleECHO at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM. His is a consultant in osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, supervisor and interpreter of bone density studies, and an educator with a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases. He has been principal investigator for many osteoporosis clinical trials and is author of over 300 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, as well as books, book chapters, and online publications on osteoporosis. Dr. Lewiecki is past-president of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) and current president of the Osteoporosis Foundation of New Mexico (OFNM). He is an editor for Osteoporosis International, and is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research and the Journal of Clinical Densitometry. He has received national and international awards that include the 2021 “Dr. John P. Bilezikian ISCD Global Leadership Award” and the 2021 “Lawrence G. Raisz Memorial Lecture Award” with the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Dr. Lewiecki is the program director of the annual Santa Fe Bone Symposium, the flagship activity of the OFNM.

      Gillian Wooldridge, DO, CCD

      Gillian Wooldridge is a primary care sports medicine physician in Houston, Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies in Kinesiology-Sports Medicine at Rice University in 2009. She received her medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014, where she was the inaugural recipient of the Sports Medicine Achievement Award. Dr Wooldridge completed her family medicine residency in 2017 and sports medicine fellowship in 2018, with Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospitals respectively. 

      She currently works for Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in the Texas Medical Center. She serves as a team physician for Rice University Athletics and volunteers with several organizations in the community including the Chevron Houston Marathon, IronMan Texas and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Dr Wooldridge is a member of the board of directors for the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine and is actively involved in the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine as an item writer for the sports medicine in-training exam. 

      She is a certified clinical densitometrist and works on the Osteoporosis Essentials Course Committee and serves as a co-director of the Bone Health Initiative in the Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department. She holds a core clinical faculty position with the Texas A&M College of Medicine Engineering & Medicine program and a clinical faculty position the Tillman Fertitta Family College of Medicine. 

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      Statement of Independence

      The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

      Disclaimer

      The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

      Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

      This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for a discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

      Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

      The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

      Attendance Cancellation Policy

      All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.

      Course Changes or Cancellations

      ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, how the course is taught, and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date.

    2. This talk will review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of hypophosphatasia in a case-based format.

      Activity approved for 1.5 ASRT Category A Credits
      Activity approved for up to 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
      Activity Expires October 14, 2025

      Activity Description

      This talk will review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of hypophosphatasia in a case-based format.

      Learning Objectives:

      1. Establish an approach to thinking about hypophosphatasia (HPP) and when you should be concerned about this disease in patients.
      2. Learn the different clinical manifestations of HPP in adults.
      3. Discuss diagnosis and management of HPP.

      Instructions:

      Clinicians and Technologists are required to answer a set of online test questions following the review of the video and will have up to three attempts to answer questions correctly before losing credit for the activity. Once the activity test has been passed (75% or higher), you will be asked to evaluate the activity online and then be allowed to claim credit and print certificates.

      Registration Fees

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      Cancellation Policy

      On-Demand/ Enduring Material Cancellation
      Purchases of on-demand or enduring educational materials are non-refundable.

      On-Demand/Enduring Material Program Changes or Cancellations 
      ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, and/or the location/method of offering. All program fees will be refunded if a program is canceled unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program.

      Joint Accreditation Statement:

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      In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

      AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

      Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      ASRT Credit Designation 

      This activity has been approved by ASRT for 1.5 Category A continuing education credits.

      Date of Original Release and most recent Review or Update 

      This activity was most recently reviewed and released on October 15th, 2024.

      Chad Deal, MD

      Rheumatologist, Head of the Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

      Cleveland Clinic, Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease

      Chad Deal, MD, is Head of the Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease and a board-certified Rheumatologist at Cleveland Clinic. He has specialty interests in osteoporosis and related conditions. Dr. Deal did his undergraduate work at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. He attended medical school at the University of Arkansas, was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, and graduated in 1977. His internship and residency were at Boston City Hospital in Boston, Mass. He completed a fellowship in arthritis and connective tissue diseases at Boston University School of Medicine in 1982.

      Dr. Deal has been in Cleveland since 1984. He was Associate Professor of Medicine at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine until 1999, when he left to become Head of the Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease at Cleveland Clinic.

      Dr. Deal has been an active investigator in multiple clinical trials relating to arthritis and osteoporosis. He has been an investigator in numerous multicenter trials, including drug trials using teriparatide (PTH) with raloxifene, zoledronic acid after teriparatide, and novel anabolic agents. He is author of over 50 publications.

      He is a past member on the Committees on Rheumatologic Care, Training and Workforce, and Finance for the American College of Rheumatology. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the American College of Rheumatology. He is a member of the Interspecialty Medical Council of the NOF for the ACR. Dr. Deal is a reviewer for numerous rheumatology, orthopedic and osteoporosis journals. He has received the National Volunteer Service Citation from the Arthritis Foundation, and has been awarded Teacher of the Year in Rheumatic Diseases at Cleveland Clinic. He has been named one of the best doctors in Cleveland.

      Learn from Dr. Deal on how osteoporosis, the ‘silent thief of bone,’ can be prevented, detected and treated. Both men and women get osteoporosis and it's a common misconception that only women have osteoporosis.

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      The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

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      This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

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    3. Describe guidelines on screening and treating low bone mass prior to spinal fusion surgery.

      Activity approved for up to 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
      Activity Expires October 14, 2025

      Activity Description

      Describe guidelines on screening and treating low bone mass prior to spinal fusion surgery.

      Learning Objectives:

      1. Review surgical indications.
      2. Define Deformity and how it complicates DXA.
      3. Determine the impact of preoperative pharmacotherapy on spine fusion outcomes and reducing risk for osteoporosis related complications.
      4. Review current guidelines and literature on bone optimization, screening guidelines, and treatment algorithm.
      5. Understand effectiveness.

      Instructions:

      Clinicians and Technologists are required to answer a set of online test questions following the review of the video and will have up to three attempts to answer questions correctly before losing credit for the activity. Once the activity test has been passed (75% or higher), you will be asked to evaluate the activity online and then be allowed to claim credit and print certificates.

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      On-Demand/ Enduring Material Cancellation
      Purchases of on-demand or enduring educational materials are non-refundable.

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      ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, and/or the location/method of offering. All program fees will be refunded if a program is canceled unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program.

      Joint Accreditation Statement:

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      In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and ISCD. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

      AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

      Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      Date of Original Release and most recent Review or Update 

      This activity was most recently reviewed and released on October 15th, 2024.

      Paul A. Anderson, MD, MS

      Emeritus Professor of Orthopedics

      University of Wisconsin

      Dr. Anderson is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon with special interest in spine trauma, tumors, cervical spine, and geriatric spinal diseases and osteoporosis. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of orthopaedic spinal surgery and currently holds an academic position as Emeritus Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Wisconsin. He has served as President of the Cervical Spine Research Society and President of the Lumbar Spine Research Society and has held various positions in a number of spinal and orthopaedic societies.  He has served as a member as well as Chairman of the AAOS Biomedical Engineering Committee, Co-Chair of ASTM 04.25, and Clinical Chair of ASTM F04. Most recently, he chaired the “Own the Bone” Steering Committee of the American Orthopaedic Association which aims to educate medical practitioners and patients on the importance of bone health and promote fracture liaison services. In 2022 he received the 3rd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cervical Spine Research Society. He currently serves as a Reviewer for Osteoporosis International and a member of the Scientific Advisory Council of ISCD as well as Vice President of ISCD. Dr. Anderson earned his undergraduate and Master’s degrees from The University of Michigan in Chemical Engineering. He completed medical school and orthopaedic residency at Wayne State University and a clinical spine fellowship with Dr. Henry H. Bohlman (Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland).

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      The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in the course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity

      Disclaimer

      The information and suggestions presented at the courses, seminars and other programs sponsored by ISCD and other collaborating societies are subject to change and therefore should serve only as a foundation for further investigation and study. Any forms presented at our seminars or programs are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or programs should serve only as a guide for use in specific situations.

      Disclosure of Unlabeled Use 

      This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

      Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

      The ISCD will record the learner’s personal information as provided on evaluations to allow for the issuance and tracking of CME/CE certificates. The ISCD may also track aggregate responses to questions in activities and evaluations and use these data to inform the ongoing evaluation and improvement of its educational program. No individual performance data or any other personal information collected for evaluations will be shared with third parties

      Attendee Cancellation Policy

      All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Purchase of on-demand or enduring educational materials are non-refundable.

      Course Changes or Cancellations

      ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program and change the dates of the offering. All program fees will be refunded if a program is canceled unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program.