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POST SUMMIT COURSES & WORKSHOPSVertebral Fracture Assessment The ISCD Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA) course is an advanced densitometry course that provides an overview of VFA technology. This new technology offers a significant advance in the diagnosis and management of patients at risk for osteoporotic fractures by allowing clinicians to identify and treat those who would not be recognized using a bone density test alone. The course is open to clinicians, technologists, scientists, researchers, and healthcare providers who wish to learn more about VFA and its use. ISCD Bone Densitometry Course and Certification Exam The ISCD Bone Densitometry Course provides a comprehensive education in bone densitometry. It is divided into two programs; a Clinician Course (open to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and PhDs) and a Technologist Course (open to technologists and allied health professionals). The core elements of the program provide a set of standard practices and information to raise the level of awareness and education in bone densitometry. The course emphasizes central DXA testing, but also provides information on other forms of bone mass measurement, including peripheral DXA and QCT. To become certified, it is necessary to pass the Certification Exam given immediately after the course. In addition, Technologists must submit DXA scans for review upon notification of exam results. Workshop Registration Registration for the Vertebral Fracture Assessment and Bone Densitometry Course and Certification Exam must be made directly with ISCD. Course details, registration form and online submission are available at www.iscd.org, or call 860-586-7563 to have materials mailed.
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