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Course Listing: Radiology: Orthopaedic Plain Film Imaging    Course Information


Course: College of Radiographers CPD Endorsed, Diseases and Conditions, Purchase Again Not For Credit, Sinclair Community College

Module: Osteoporosis: An Overview of the Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Module Description: Audience: All healthcare professionals
Prerequisites: None
This module describes osteoporosis, its influencing factors, diagnosis and treatment. The first lesson examines the prevalence of osteoporosis and its costs to healthcare. The second lesson reviews the structure and function of bones and how osteoporosis occurs. Lesson Three details the etiology, symptoms, risk factors and preventive methods associated with osteoporosis. The fourth lesson contains a brief view of the methods of diagnosing osteoporosis through bone densitometry and treatment.


Learning Objectives
* Define osteoporosis.
* Describe the structure and function of bones, differentiating between cortical and trabecular bone. * Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis.
* Describe methods of preventing osteoporosis.
* Differentiate between methods of measuring and diagnosing bone mineral density.
* Identify methods of treating osteoporosis.


Author: Sinclair Community College
About the author: Sinclair Community College has a 30-year history of providing quality instruction in radiologic technology. In addition, the college’s nationally recognized distance-delivered learning activities date back as early as 1979. By fusing quality radiologic technology instruction with a state of the art distance delivery framework, Sinclair offers top-notch, relevant continuing education opportunities.
Sponsor and/or Accreditation: American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Credits: 1.00
Price: $15.00

Sponsor and/or Accreditation: College of Radiographers
Credits: 1.00
Price: $15.00

Sponsor and/or Accreditation: International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists
Credits: 1.00
Price: $15.00

Sponsor and/or Accreditation: Purchase Again Not For Credit
Credits: 1.00
Price: $10.00

 


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