Osteoporosis Home Study Course
Key topics to be covered:
- Part 1 - Lecture: Osteoporosis: new and evolving risk factors and advances in treatment.
- Lab 1: Posture Lab - recorded with demonstrations on CD;
- Part 2 Lecture: Clinical interventions to reduce fracture risk.
- Lab 2: Fall Prevention Lab - recorded with demonstrations on CD.
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Accreditations
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Nursing Professionals (6 hours credit)
CE International is an approved provider by the Alabama State Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (provider # 5-132).
MED2000’s CA BRN#CEP 11697.
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Pharmacists (6 hours credit)
This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE # 826-999-09-034-H01-P, 826-999-09-034-H01-T, IRD: 9-1-09. Completion of course evaluation is required to receive statement of credit at conclusion of home study course. This is a knowledge based home study.
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Registered Dietitians and RDTs (6 hours CPEUs)
This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (ME001) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CPE level I and II.
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Physical Therapy Professionals (6 hours credit)
This course offers 6 hours of credit. For states that require prior approval, please check with your board to determine how to receive credit.
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Occupational Therapy Professionals (6 hours credit)
The course is co-sponsored by MED2000, Inc., an approved provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the FL Board of OT Practice (#133). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Category 1.
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Course Objectives
- Discuss how hormones effect bone metabolism and who is most at risk for developing osteoporosis.
- Review the role of calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous and phytoestrogens in bone metabolism.
- List current pharmacological therapies available for the prevention and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
- Design a fall prevention program.
- Design an exercise plan for strengthening the muscles of the upper back to reduce kyphosis.
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