Quality Bone Densitometry for Clinicians and Technologists Course
The Canadian panel of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) will be presenting this course, an International Course of the ISCD, for technologists and physicians involved in performing and reporting Bone Mineral Density.
The Quality Bone Densitometry for Clinicians and Technologists course by the ISCD presents the state of the art for skeletal health assessment by leading national faculty. Advances in the diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis and fracture risk assessment are presented. An advanced curriculum will be presented for both physicians and technologists providing the tools for achieving excellence in skeletal health assessment including optimal BMD scan acquisition, interpretation, reporting and application of DXA technology. The limitations of DXA technology in the diagnosis and monitoring of skeletal health in pre and postmenopausal women, men and children will be presented. Common pitfalls in interpretation will be reviewed. The clinical utility of bone densitometry and quality assurance of this modality will be reviewed.
Location:
The course is being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) at Le Westin Montreal, 270 Saint-Antoine Ouest, Montréal, QC, H2Y 0A3.
Dates:
- Technologist course: April 5-6 2024
- Physician course: April 6 2024
Target Audience:
Dual track content has been designed for physicians including radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical specialists as well as technologists.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize and report fragility fractures and know the impact on fracture risk assessment
- Evaluate fracture risk utilizing advances in skeletal imaging
- Integrate trabecular bone score with BMD and FRAX in evaluating fracture risk
- Recognize early radiographic features of atypical femoral fractures
Registration Pricing
| Registration Category | Course Rate |
|---|---|
| Technologist – CAMRT Member (2 day) | $300 |
| Technologist – Non-Member (2 day) | $350 |
| Physician (1 day) | $425 |
See the cancellation policy at the bottom of the page
AGENDA
Day 1: Technologist Course
| TIME | SESSIONS |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome & Elements of DXA Quality Assurance & Maintenance |
| 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Precision Assessment & Components of a DXA Practice |
| 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Lumbar Spine Scans- Elements Critical to Quality |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Femur Scans- Elements critical to Quality |
| 1:50 PM – 2:40 PM | Forearm Scans- Elements critical to Quality |
| 2:40 PM- 3:00 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Scan Interpretation & Fracture Risk Assessment |
| 3:50 PM – 4:40 PM | Supplemental DXA Applications |
| 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM | Application of DXA Tools & Software Features |
Day 2: Physician & Technologist Combined AM Course
| TIME | SESSIONS* |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM | Introduction and Welcome |
| 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM | Overview of Osteoporosis |
| 10:00 AM – 10:05 AM | Break |
| 10:05 AM – 11:00 AM | Bone Measurement Device Operating Principles, Radiation Safety |
| 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Principles of DXA Interpretation |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
*There will be a 10-15 minute discussion period at the end of each talk.
Day 2: Technologist PM Course
| TIME | SESSIONS |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Clinical Management of the Osteoporotic Patient |
| 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM | Clinical Application |
| 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Break |
| 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Technical & Clinical Cases |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Q & A |
Day 2: Physician PM Course
| TIME | SESSIONS* |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Diagnosis of Osteoporosis |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Fracture Risk |
| 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Monitoring Treatment of Osteoporosis |
| 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM | Break |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Principles of DXA Reporting |
| 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM | Case review |
*There will be a 10-15 minute discussion period at the end of each talk.
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Accommodation
Course registrants are welcome to book their stay at Le Westin Montreal Hotel under the CAR 2025 room block.
Course Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may require changes to your plans. Please review our cancellation and refund policy below:
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@car.ca.
Refund Deadlines and Fees:
- Up to March 3, 2025: Full refund minus a $35 administrative fee.
- Between March 3, 2025 and March 19, 2025: 50% refund.
- After March 20, 2025: No refunds will be issued.
No-Show Policy:
- No refunds will be provided for no-shows.
Transfer of Registration
- If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another individual by notifying us in writing at least 14 days before the event. All transfer requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@car.ca.
Course Cancellation
If, at any time, it is determined that the event will not take place in-person in April 2025 due to government-implemented health guidelines, or insufficient registration numbers, the participants will have the option to receive a full refund. No liability is assumed by the ISCD Canadian Regional Panel for changes in program date, content, speakers or venue. The ISCD Canadian Regional Panel reserves the right to cancel this event, if deemed necessary, and will not be responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants.
Safety Protocols
We are committed to creating a safe environment for our participants, sponsors, and staff. Government mandated public health and safety protocols will always be followed, as well as the protocols instituted by the venue (Le Westin Montreal Hotel). The Canadian panel of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) will also implement additional proactive measures to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance, with the understanding that these measures and protocols may need to be enhanced as the situation evolves over the coming months. Anyone attending the event in person will be advised in advance with a detailed outline of the requirements and protocols in place for the meeting.