This International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) Bone Mineral Density (BMD) course is designed for experienced physicians and technologists who have worked or are working in the field. It offers an advanced curriculum, given over two days. A voluntary certification exam is offered at the end of the course and upon passing the exam allows physicians to add the credential of Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD) to their name and technologists to add the credential of Certified Densitometry Technologist (CDT). This course will enable the attendee to identify advances in the diagnosis and management of common endocrine conditions. Attendees will appraise the applications of DXA technology, its limitations and pitfalls, and evaluate and monitor fracture risk. Participants will also be able to interpret the clinical utility of bone densitometry and describe x-ray science, radiation safety and quality assurance of this modality.

This course is brought to you by McMaster University, theOntario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (OAMRT) and Mohawk College Enterprise (MCE).

BMD Course for Physicians and Technologists

Symposia and Course Faculty

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An Interdisciplinary Team ApproachISCD BMD Course & Certification ExamMay 27-29, 2011 St. Joseph’s Health Care (Charlton Campus) Campbell and Miller Auditoriums50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton ON L8N 4A6

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Course Fee: $500 Exam Fee: $150

OAMRT MEMBERSCourse Fee: $325 Exam Fee: $100 OAMRT NON-MEMBERSCourse Fee: $350 Exam Fee: $100

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Aliya Khan, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FACE (Co-chair) is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at McMaster University in the Divisions of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Geriatrics. She is the Director of the Calcium Disorders Clinic at St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and the past Chair of the ISCD Certification Council and ISCD Clinician Instructor of the Year 2011.

Greg Toffner M.R.T. (R.), RTR, BSc, MHS (candidate) (Co-chair) is currently employed with the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (OAMRT) as Manager, Professional Services & Deputy CEO. Prior to his appointment with the OAMRT, Greg worked as full-time faculty in the undergraduate Medical Radiation Sciences program at the Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences; Health Services Manager at a hospital in Northwestern Ontario; and as a front line Medical Radiation Technologist.

Angela Cheung, MD, FRCPC is Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Imaging, and Lillian Love Chair of Women’s Health at the University of Toronto. She is the Director of the Osteoporosis Program and the Director of the Centre of Excellence in Skeletal Health Assessment (CESHA) at the University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital, and a member of the Publication Committee of ISCD.

Brian Lentle, MD, FRCPC is an Emeritus Professor of Radiology at the University of British Columbia and past president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists.

David A. Hanley, MD, FRCPC is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Community Health Sciences, and Oncology at the University of Calgary. He is Past-President of the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Chair of the ISCD Canadian Panel.

David Koff, MD, FRCPC is an Associate Professor of Radiology, Chair of the Department of Radiology at McMaster University and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Hamilton Health Sciences. He is also the Director of the Medical Imaging Informatics Research Centre at McMaster.

Diane Krueger, BS, CCRC, CBDT has been program manager of the University of Wisconsin Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program since 1993. She is an ISCD-certified clinical densitometrist and a certified clinical research coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Ms. Krueger has been involved in the field of bone densitometry for over 10 years, during which time related activities include scan acquisition, research and education. She currently serves as an ISCD Board member, Secretary and is active in ISCD educational activities.

Alexandra Papaioannou, MD, FRCPC, FACP is a Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine; CIHR-Eli Lilly Chair in Osteoporosis at McMaster University and author of the 2010 Osteoporosis Canada Guidelines.

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Anita Colquhoun M.R.T.(N), CDT (Co-chair) is the charge technologist in the Bone Density Department of the Multidisciplinary Osteoporosis Program at the Women's College Hospital in Toronto. Anita has been working in the field of BMD since the early 1990s. She is currently serving her second term on the Board of the ISCD. She is a member of the ISCD Technologist Faculty and serves on several other committees within the ISCD. Anita is also working with the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists in developing a provincial competency profile for the establishment of best practice guidelines in BMD.

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ISCD Introduction and Objectives Lecture 1: Overview of Osteoporosis Definitions, pathphysiology and epidemiology Lecture 2: Basic Science of Bone Densitometry and Device Operating Principles Introduction to diagnosis, fracture risk, monitoring and clinical indications BreakLecture 3: X-Ray Science, Radiation Safety and Quality AssuranceAvailable Techniques and Technical Principles of Central Skeletal DXA and Peripheral Densitometry

Registration and DinnerWelcome from ChairNew Osteoporosis GuidelinesBone StrengthControversies in ManagementPanel Discussion and Question PeriodSymposia Ends

Lecture 9: Principles of DXA Scan Interpretation Patient positioning, proper scan analysis, artifacts, recommendations for interpretation and reportingBreak

About the ISCD:The ISCD is a reputable International Society whose mandate is to advance excellence in the assessment of skeletal health. As an established leader in this area they have been offering comprehensive educational courses in BMD to physicians and technologists for years.

Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF):The AHPDF will reimburse all MRTs up to $1500 for continuing professional development activities. HealthForceOntario has approved the AHPDF to continue and funds have been allocated and secured for each of the next four years without any disruptions. Please visit www.ahpdf.ca to learn more.

Credit:Physicians who participate in this weekend course will receive a certificate of completion from McMaster University. Those who wish to stay and pass the exam at the end of day two will receive both the certificate of completion from McMaster and the certification from the ISCD. Technologists will receive a joint certificate of completion from the OAMRT, MCE, and the ISCD indicating 11.5 education hours and the equivalent ASRT approved Category A credits. Those who wish to stay and pass the exam at the end of day two will receive both the certificate of completion and the CDT certification from the ISCD. The OAMRT recognizes this certification as a higher level certification for experienced BMD technologists. Please note that participants from the United States attending this course are not eligible to write the CDT certification exam. United States applicants are required to write the exam at a Prometric testing center. Please visit the ISCD website for more information.

*ALL REFRESHMENTS AND LUNCHES INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION.

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Lecture 4: Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health Value of Bone Densitometry in diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosisLunchLecture 5: Use of Bone Densitometry for the Diagnosis of OsteoporosisStrength and limitations of WHO criteria, diagnosis in different patient groups, central vs. peripheral methodsLecture 6: Assessment of Fracture RiskExpressing risk, integration of clinical risk factors, assessment of risk by central skeletal and peripheral methodsBreakLecture 7: Monitoring with Bone DensitometryPrecision and serial monitoring, determining significance of change and appropriate follow-up intervalLecture 8: Clinical Management of OsteoporosisLaboratory evaluation and overview of pharmacologic managementFaculty Panel DiscussionEnd of Day One

Lecture 10: Principles of Reporting DXA ScansStandard nomenclature, ISCD recommendations for reportingProgram Ends/ LunchClinician Certification ExamExamination Ends

Lecture 4: Densitometer Quality ControlAn overview of quality control procedures that ensure accuracy in DXA LunchLecture 5: Role of the TechnologistExpectations & responsibilities of the technologist Lecture 6: Anatomy in Bone DensitometryIdentification & standard nomenclature of anatomy imaged with DXA BreakLecture 7: Patient Positioning and Scan AcquisitionA description of standard positioning & acquisition techniques used in DXA Lecture 8: Scan Analysis and InterpretationA description of standard analysis and interpretation used in DXA Faculty Panel DiscussionEnd of Day One

Lecture 10: Clinical Management of the Osteoporotic PatientA brief overview of fracture risk and methods to decrease incidenceLecture 11: Evaluating DXA Scans: Case StudiesLecture 12: Software DemonstrationProgram Ends/LunchTechnologist Certification ExamExamination Ends

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