Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease

Course Description & Information:

• Osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds. Osteoporosis is a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly. This course explores current treatment and prevention strategies in the management and treatment of osteoporosis.
• Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-17-011-L01-P, IRD: 3-15-17. Knowledge based activity.

• Identify the role of hormones in bone health.
• Identify diseases that increase the risk for developing osteoporosis and prevention strategies.
• List risk factors for osteoporosis and osteopenia.
• Review the role of vitamins, minerals and nutrition in bone metabolism and bone health.
• List current pharmacological therapies available for the prevention and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
• State the role of exercise in bone metabolism.

Course Credit: 2 Contact Hours

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Who Should Attend:

Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals (nursing pharmacology hours offered), Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Certificate Requirements:

• Full attendance.
• Completion of course post-test (70%) and evaluation.

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