Bone Densitometry in Children and Adolescents
This course on bone density in children and adolescents covers indications, diseases affecting bone health, and essential reporting items including topics on bone growth, and pediatric DXA techniques.
- Approved by the ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists) for 1.00 Category A CE Credit
- Subscription duration: 365 days from purchase date
- Downloadable transcript available
- Meets the CE requirements of the following states: California, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and New Mexico
- Meets ARRT® CE reporting requirements
- Hassle-free 30-day full refund policy*
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of DXA scanning, including the indications for its use in pediatric patients. Participants will gain insight into the various diseases that can influence bone health in children and adolescents and learn to identify the crucial items that should be included in pediatric DXA scan reports.
The course is structured to guide you through essential topics such as bone growth and development, indications for DXA scanning, and pathologies affecting pediatric bone growth. Additionally, you will explore the techniques involved in pediatric DXA scanning and the critical components of effective reporting. By the end of this module, you will be well-equipped with the knowledge necessary to perform and interpret scan results of bone densitometry in children and adolescents, ensuring accurate assessment and management of bone health in young patients.
| Discipline | Major content category & subcategories | CE Credits provided |
| BD-2016 | Patient Care | |
| Patient Bone Health, Care, and Radiation Principles | 0.50 | |
| BD-2016 | Image Production | |
| Equipment Operation and Quality Control | 0.25 | |
| BD-2016 | Procedures | |
| DXA Scanning | 0.25 | |
| RA-2018 | Procedures | |
| Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Sections | 0.25 | |
| BD-2022 | Patient Care | |
| Patient Bone Health, Care, and Radiation Principles | 0.50 | |
| BD-2022 | Image Production | |
| Equipment Operation and Quality Control | 0.25 | |
| BD-2022 | Procedures | |
| DXA Scanning | 0.25 | |
| RA-2023 | Procedures | |
| Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Sections | 0.25 |
Section 1: Bone Densitometry in Children
- Introduction
- Bone growth and development
- Indications for DXA scanning in children
- Pathologies affecting pediatric bone growth
- Pediatric DXA scanning: technique and reporting
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