Course Date

December 9 & 10, 2023.

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. Understand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density. 
8. Demonstrate how to access features within the DXA software. 
9. Critically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods.
10. 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 9 & 10, 2023. 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

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.

Date of most recent Review or Update: This activity was most recently reviewed and renewed March 24, 2023.

ASRT Credit Notice

This course is a renewal. If you have previously taken this course, you will not be able to claim ASRT again for this learning 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 - Day 1 - All times Eastern (NYC/USA)

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

Course Planning Committee

JoAnn Caudill, RT(R)(M)(BD), CBDT  No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Anita Colquhoun, RTNM, MRT(N), CDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Larry G. Jankowski, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Greg Yardley, MSRS, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Michelle Kochanski ,BSIT, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Diane Krueger, BS, CBDT Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius

Course Content Reviewers

Carolyn Crandall, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Brian Englander, MD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Ranjodh Gill, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Heidi Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CSP, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Adrian Lau, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Orhan Oz, MD, PhD, CCD  No Financial Relationships to Disclose

December 2023 Course Faculty

Maureen A. Costello, AAS, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Anita Colquhoun, RTNM, MRT(N), CDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Diane Krueger, BS, CBDT Disclosures: Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius 

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.

Course Date

December 9 & 10, 2023.

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 9 & 10, 2023. 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

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 Accreditation Statement:

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits 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 - Day 1 - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

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

Course Planning Committee

Neil Binkley, MD, CCD, CBDT - Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius 
Sarah Morgan, MD, RD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Steven Petak, MD, JD, MACE, FACP, CCD - Fees for Non-CME Services: Amgen, Alexion
Christopher Shuhart, MD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
S. Bobo Tanner, MD, CCD - Consulting Fees: AMGA, CSL Behring, Radius, Ultragenyx; Fees for Non-CME Services: Regeneron, Sanofi/GENZYME; Contracted Research: Amgen 

Course Content Reviewers

Carolyn Crandall, MD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Brian Englander, MD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Ranjodh Gill, MD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Heidi Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CSP, CBDT - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Adrian Lau, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, - CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Orhan Oz, MD, PhD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose

December 2023 Course Faculty

Christopher R. Shuhart, MD, MHA - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Neil Binkley, MD, CCD, CBDT - Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius 
S. Bobo Tanner, MD, CCD Disclosures: Consulting Fees: AMGA, CSL Behring, Radius, Ultragenyx; Fees for Non-CME Services: Regeneron, Sanofi/GENZYME; Contracted Research: Amgen

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.

Course Date

December 3, 2023

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:

Method of Participation

This activity will be offered through zoom, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on December 3, 2023. At the end of the activity, learners will be asked to evaluate the activity online and then claim credit and print certificates. Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit. 

Rates

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 Accreditation Statement:

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits 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.

Date of Original Release and most recent Review or Update: This activity was most recently reviewed and released on July 25, 2022.

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 3, 2023 - All times eastern (NYC/USA)

Course Planning Committee

Tamara Vokes, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Brad Richmond, MD, FACR,CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
John Schouseboe, MD, PhD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Harold Rosen, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Edwin Oei, MD, PhD No Financial Relationships to Disclose

Course Content Reviewers

Campbell Macgregor, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Kelly Molinar-Kagan, RT(R)(M) CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Merle Wigeson, MD No Financial Relationships to Disclose

December 2023 Course Faculty

John Schousboe, MD, PhD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE Disclosures: Amgen (Self) : Consultant (Status: Ongoing), Research Support (Status: Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau / Teaching Engagements (Status: Ongoing); Radius (Self) : Research Support (Status: Ongoing)

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.

Course Date

November 4, 2023

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:

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

Method of Participation

This activity will be offered through zoom, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on November 4, 2023. At the end of the activity, learners will be asked to evaluate the activity online and then claim credit and print certificates. Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit. 

Rates

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 Accreditation Statement:

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASRT Credit Designation: 

This activity is pending ASRT approval.

Date of Original Release and most recent Review or Update: This activity was most recently reviewed and released on July 25, 2022.

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 - November 4, 2023 - All times eastern (NYC/USA)

Course Planning Committee

Ian Entwistle No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Karen Hind, PhD, No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Gary Slater No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Michelle Swainson, BSc, MSc, PhD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Greg Yardley, MSRS, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose

Course Content Reviewers

Suresh Kumar, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
William Leslie, MD, FRCPC, MSc, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Kelly Molinar-Kagan, RT(R)(M), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Vani Selvan, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose

November 2023 Course Faculty

Adam Kuchina No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Dr. John A. Shepherd, PhD, CCD Contracted Research- Hologic, Inc-Investigator Initiated Study; GE Healthcare-Investigator Initated Study; Ownership Interest-BodySpec-Stock Options for Scientific Advisory Board

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.

Course Date

October 28, 2023

Course Description

The Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course provides the most current research and best-practice techniques for obtaining and interpreting bone mineral density (BMD) measurements in children and adolescents. This educational program is designed to improve learner competence in the area of pediatric densitometry. Learners will have the opportunity to take the knowledge gained from this educational program and properly/consistently apply it to 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. Identify the most appropriate and reproducible sites for densitometry in children and adolescents.
2. Outline the corrections in DXA measurements that should be made when acquiring assessments in children and adolescents.
3. Describe the uses of measurement tools for acquiring bone densitometry assessments including DXA, as well as those other than DXA.
4. Summarize the elements that should be included in a DXA report for a child or adolescent.
5. Recognize issues that arise in children with chronic disease(s) that many times arise in the skeletal assessment.

Method of Participation

This activity will be offered through Zoom, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on October 28, 2023. At the end of the activity, learners will be asked to evaluate the activity online and then claim credit and print certificates. Participants will have 90 days from the activity end date to complete the activity survey and claim continuing education credit. 

Rates

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 Accreditation Statement:

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

 It is anticipated that this learning activity will be approved for a maximum 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASRT Credit Designation: 

It is anticipated that this activity will be approved for 4.50 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.

Course Planning Committee

Tamara Vokes, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Brad Richmond, MD, FACR,CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
John Schouseboe, MD, PhD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Harold Rosen, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Edwin Oei, MD, PhD No Financial Relationships to Disclose

Course Content Reviewers

Campbell Macgregor, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Kelly Molinar-Kagan, RT(R)(M) CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Merle Wigeson, MD No Financial Relationships to Disclose

October 2023 Course Faculty

Neil Jacob Paloian, MD Disclosures: Fees for Non-CME Services received directly from Commercial Interest or agent * (e.g., Speakers’ Bureaus)
Nina Ma, MD, CCD Disclosures: Contracted Research: Ascendis Pharma, Ultragenyx, Calcilytix Royalty: UpToDate, Current Osteoporosis Reports

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.

Course Date

September 9 & 10, 2023.

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. Understand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density. 
8. Demonstrate how to access features within the DXA software. 
9. Critically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods.
10. 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 September 9 & 10, 2023. 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

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.

Date of most recent Review or Update: This activity was most recently reviewed and renewed March 24, 2023.

ASRT Credit Notice

This course is a renewal. If you have previously taken this course, you will not be able to claim ASRT again for this learning 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 - Day 1 - All times Eastern (NYC/USA)

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

Course Planning Committee

JoAnn Caudill, RT(R)(M)(BD), CBDT  No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Anita Colquhoun, RTNM, MRT(N), CDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Larry G. Jankowski, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Greg Yardley, MSRS, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Michelle Kochanski ,BSIT, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Diane Krueger, BS, CBDT Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius

Course Content Reviewers

Carolyn Crandall, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Brian Englander, MD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Ranjodh Gill, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Heidi Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CSP, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Adrian Lau, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Orhan Oz, MD, PhD, CCD  No Financial Relationships to Disclose

September 2023 Course Faculty

Anita Colquhoun, RTNM, MRT(N), CDT; No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Maureen Costello, AAS, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Larry G. Jankowski, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose

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.

Course Date

September 9 & 10, 2023.

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 September 9 & 10, 2023. 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

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 Accreditation Statement:

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits 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 - Day 1 - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

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

Course Planning Committee

Neil Binkley, MD, CCD, CBDT - Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius 
Sarah Morgan, MD, RD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Steven Petak, MD, JD, MACE, FACP, CCD - Fees for Non-CME Services: Amgen, Alexion
Christopher Shuhart, MD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
S. Bobo Tanner, MD, CCD - Consulting Fees: AMDA, CSL Behring, Radius, Ultragenyx; Fees for Non-CME Services: Regeneron, Sanofi/GENZYME; Contracted Research: Amgen 

Course Content Reviewers

Carolyn Crandall, MD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Brian Englander, MD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Ranjodh Gill, MD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Heidi Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CSP, CBDT - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Adrian Lau, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, - CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Orhan Oz, MD, PhD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose

September 2023 Course Faculty

Sarah Morgan, MD, RD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Steven M. Petak, MD, JD, MACE, FACP - Fees for Non-CME Services: Amgen, Alexion
E. Michael Liewicki, Disclosures: Amgen (Self) : Consultant (Status: Ongoing), Research Support (Status: Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau / Teaching Engagements (Status: Ongoing); Radius (Self) : Research Support (Status: Ongoing)

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.

Course Date

June 10 10:00 AM-5:30 PM ET

June 11 9:30 AM-2:15 PM ET

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. Understand how specific medical conditions and medications affect bone density 
8. Demonstrate how to access features within the DXA software 
9. Critically evaluate DXA scans to identify acquisition and analysis errors and implement resolution methods 
10. 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 June 10 & 11, 2023. 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.

ASRT Credit Notice

This course is a renewal. If you have previously taken this course, you will not be able to claim ASRT again for this learning activity.

Registration Fee

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 cancelled, 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.

Date of most recent Review or Update: This activity was most recently reviewed and renewed March 24, 2023.

ASRT Credit Notice

This course is a renewal. If you have previously taken this course, you will not be able to claim ASRT again for this learning 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 - Day 1 - All times Eastern (NYC/USA)

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

Course Planning Committee

JoAnn Caudill, RT(R)(M)(BD), CBDT  No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Anita Colquhoun, RTNM, MRT(N), CDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Larry G. Jankowski, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Greg Yardley, MSRS, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Michelle Kochanski ,BSIT, RT(R), CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Maureen Costello, RT(R), AAS, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Diane Krueger, BS, CBDT Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius

Course Content Reviewers

Carolyn Crandall, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Brian Englander, MD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Ranjodh Gill, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Heidi Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CSP, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Adrian Lau, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Orhan Oz, MD, PhD, CCD  No Financial Relationships to Disclose

June 2023 Course Faculty

Lawrence Jankowski, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Maureen Costello, RT(R), AAS, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Anita Colquhoun, RTNM, MRT(N), CDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose

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 cancelled, 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.

ASRT Credit Notice

This course is a renewal. If you have previously taken this course, you will not be able to claim ASRT again for this learning activity.

Course Date

June 10 & 11, 2023.

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 through zoom, allowing the learner to watch and ask questions in a live format on June 10 & 11, 2023. 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

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 Accreditation Statement:

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits 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 - Day 1 - All times Eastern Standard Time (NYC/USA)

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

Course Planning Committee

Neil Binkley, MD, CCD, CBDT  Consulting Fee: Amgen; Contracted Research: Radius 
Sarah Morgan, MD, RD< CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Steven Petak, MD, JD, MACE, FACP, CCD Fees for Non-CME Services: Amgen, Alexion
Christopher Shuhart, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
S. Bobo Tanner, MD, CCD Consulting Fees: AMDA, CSL Behring, Radius, Ultragenyx; Fees for Non-CME Services: Regeneron, Sanofi/GENZYME; Contracted Research: Amgen 

Course Content Reviewers

Carolyn Crandall, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Monique Carroll, RT, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Brian Englander, MD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Ranjodh Gill, MD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Heidi Kecskemethy, MS Ed, RDN, CSP, CBDT No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Adrian Lau, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose 
Orhan Oz, MD, PhD, CCD  No Financial Relationships to Disclose

June 2023 Course Faculty

Sarah Morgan, MD, RD, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Steven M. Petak, MD, JD, MACE, FACP Fees for Non-CME Services: Amgen, Alexion
Gillian G. Woolridge, DO, CCD No Financial Relationships to Disclose

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.

Activity approved for 1.00 ASRT Category A Credits
Activity approved for up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
Activity Expires June 1, 2024

Activity Description

DXA is critical to the assessment and management of patients with osteoporosis. We will review the current evidence on the benefits and limitations of serial DXA assessment in clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

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

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 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.

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this enduring educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASRT Credit Designation 

This activity has been approved by ASRT for 1.00 Category A continuing education credits.

Date of Original Release and most recent Review or Update 

This activity was most recently reviewed and released on April 18, 2023, and will expire on June 1, 2024.

Course Planners and Managers

Fiore Barbini - No Financial Relationships to Disclose

Jill Seely, BS, CAHI, CMA - No Financial Relationships to Disclose

Harold Rosen, MD, CCD -  No Financial Relationships to Disclose

Course Content Reviewers

Wendy Tolman-Andrews -  No Financial Relationships to Disclose

Content Authors

Dr William Leslie, MD, FRCPC, MSc, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose

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 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.