ANZBMS Clinical Densitometry Training Course
Training courses for practitioners and operators involved
with bone densitometry
This clinical densitometry course is intended for both practitioners and
technologists. It covers the patho-physiology of osteoporosis, as well as
the principles and practice of bone density and body composition measurement.
The course will be repeated every 12 months, with additional courses scheduled
sooner if demand is strong.
The ANZBMS Clinical Densitometry Course is accepted by most Australian states
and ARPANSA for licencing of DXA operators. Please consult your state EPA Radiation
Protection Branch for full details (see list of websites at
bottom of this page).
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Next Course
BRISBANE COURSE - 8 & 9 Nov 2008
The Mater Hospital,
Raymond Terrace,
South Brisbane, QLD
See location on Google
Maps
Lectures to be held in Des O'Callaghan Auditorium
Breakout sessions in Kevin Cronin Room and the Whitty Room
See map: Mater
Hospital venue map (59KB)
Future Courses
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COST:
$475 - discounted price for registrating online by
the deadline (10 Oct 2008).
$495 if registering
by mail or fax.
$645 for late registrations (between 10-24 Oct 2008).
(These costs are in Australian dollars and include GST)
Cost includes:
- lunch & refreshments for two day lecture
course & workshops
- a copy of the course handbook on CD-ROM*
*hardcopies are not available, course participants may print the contents
of the CD for their own use
- examination fee
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE & LATE FEE
Brisbane course registration deadline is 10 OCTOBER
2008 (or
earlier if fully booked).
Late registrations received after 10 October and up to 24 October
2008 will incur a $150 late fee in addition to the non-discounted course
cost
of
$495 (total $645).
No further registrations will be accepted after 24 October 2008.
REGISTER ONLINE
Register and pay online by credit card - Mastercard
or Visa required - via
the Secure Online Registration Form
REGISTER BY MAIL/FAX
If you cannot register online download and print the Registration
Brochure (159KB) and
return by mail or fax.
COURSE DETAILS
You should consider the course if:
- You have a
tertiary education in a science based course, including nursing, and you
have not previously received formal training for
bone densitometry
- You are currently a DXA operator who has not undertaken
formal training or who is seeking an advanced update of their work practices
- You are a medical specialist, or specialist registrar in
training, with responsibility for bone density testing and are seeking deeper knowledge of the technological and
quality assurance
aspects of bone densitometry measurements and reporting.
Course Structure:
- Participants are provided with the course handbook on CD-ROM prior
to the commencement of the course and are required to
read through all the material before they attend the lecture
series.
- Participants then attend a two day lecture series, which
will include a number of interactive sessions.
- An online multiple choice examination is held two weeks
after completion of the lecture series.
- Upon completion of the course and achievement of a pass
mark in the examination, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion
in Clinical Bone Densitometry. This satisfies the requirements of radiation
safety legislation in most Australian states and ARPANSA for licencing of
DXA operators. Please consult your state EPA Radiation Protection
Branch for full details (see List
of EPA Radiation Protection Branch websites below).
South Australian residents may sit an additional SA EPA approved on-line
examination covering legislation to obtain a DXA operator licence. This requires
an 80% pass mark in addition to passing the ANZBMS examination.
Lecture Series Summary
DAY 1
• Bone biology; Osteoporosis and its impact
• Radiation in bone densitometry
• Principles of bone mass measurement
• Epidemiology of osteoporosis
• Effects of Drugs and Diseases on Bone Density
• Basic Anatomy
• Workshop 1 (manufacturer specific)
• Techniques of DXA scanning - acquisition
• Interactive session with tutors – acquisition & artefacts
DAY 2
• Pitfalls of DXA
• Interpretation of DXA scans
• Lateral Vertebral Assessment (LVA)
• Paediatric DXA and other extensions
• Introduction to Statistics for Densitometry
• Reporting DXA scans/Professional Issues In Densitometry (concurrent session)
• Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) and Computers in DXA
• Workshop 2 (manufacturer specific)
• Techniques of DXA scanning - analysis
• Interactive sessions with tutors – analysis, pitfalls, QA, Data management
Program in Detail
COURSE
PROGRAM (PDF:29KB)
CPD points:
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for this course are
approved by the following professional bodies:
- 0.5 points/hour from AIR
(category B). The course has 16 contact hours giving a total of 8 points
- 32
points from the RANZCR
- The ANZAPNM and the ESA as part of the RANZCP have
a standard number of points for training meetings and accept the course
for CPD
- 4 points from the ANZSNM
Faculty
• Julie Briody
• Alison Evans
• Michael Hooper
• Nick Pocock |
• Roger Price
• Chris Schultz
• Beverley White |
ENQUIRIES / FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Alison Evans, dxa-course@anzbms.org.au
ACCOMMODATION
Course participants are required to organise their own accommodation.
Rydges South Bank is a short walk to the Mater - www.rydges.com/southbank
Diana Plaza Hotel is just across the street from the Mater - www.dianaplaza.com.au
South Bank Mater Motel - www.southbankmatermotel.com.au - (07) 3844 9133 is
also within walking distance.
Many more accommodation in the area.
List of EPA Radiation Protection Branch (or equivalent)
websites:
Completing this course satisfies the requirements of radiation
safety legislation in most Australian states and ARPANSA for licencing of
DXA operators. Please consult your state Environment Protection
Authority (EPA) Radiation Protection Branch or equivalent, see websites below.
South Australian residents may sit an additional SA EPA approved on-line examination
covering legislation to obtain a DXA operator licence. This requires an 80% pass
mark in addition to passing the ANZBMS examination.
South Australia - www.epa.sa.gov.au/radiation.html
Victoria - www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/radiation/index.htm
New South Wales - www.environment.nsw.gov.au/radiation
Queensland -
www.health.qld.gov.au/radiationhealth
Western Australia - www.radiologicalcouncil.wa.gov.au
Tasmania - www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/agency/pro/radiation
ACT - www.health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=da&did=10190522
NT - www.nt.gov.au/health/healthdev/environ_health/radiation_protection.shtml
New Zealand - www.nrl.moh.govt.nz/regulatory
PAST COURSES
5-6 April 2008, Melbourne
10-11 November 2007, Sydney
26-27 May 2007, Auckland, NZ
31 March - 1 April 2007, Adelaide
20-21 October 2006,
Brisbane
8-9 April 2006, Melbourne
28-29 August 2005, Sydney
30-31 July 2005, Melbourne
ANZBMS Bone Densitometry Resources
See the Resources > Bone Densitometry section
of this website.

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