1-Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes, Prevention, Treatment and Imaging
• Understand Bone morphology and physiology
• Explore the causes of Osteoporosis and prevention approaches
• Understand the treatment methods of Osteoporosis
• Understand the physical principles of DXA/DEXA imaging
• Explore other imaging modalities of BMD
2- BMD Quality Control (QC), Accuracy & Precision
• Understand QC and technologist role within the facility.
• Recognize the importance of accuracy & precision when performing DXA scans.
3- Patient positioning during DEXA and DEXA measurements
• Preparation of the patient for DEXA imaging
• Correct patient positioning
• Variabilities of scan length
• Alternative patient positioning and useful tips
• DEXA measurements (image analysis)