Bone Health and Osteoporosis

24 Category A Credits

Course Description

This first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on bone health and osteoporosis describes the large burden that bone disease places on our Nation and its citizens. Like other chronic diseases that disproportionately affect the elderly, the prevalence of bone disease and fractures is projected to increase markedly as the population ages. If these predictions come true, bone disease and fractures will have a tremendous negative impact on the future well-being of Americans.

But, as this report makes clear, osteoporosis, fractures, and other chronic diseases no longer should be thought of as an inevitable part of growing old. By focusing on prevention and lifestyle changes, including physical activity and nutrition, as well as early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, Americans can avoid much of the damaging impact of bone disease and other chronic diseases.

Course Acceptance List

• Accepted for the ARRT®: X-ray, CT, MRI, Mammography, NM, QM, Densitometry, Radiation Therapy, Cardiac/Vascular IR, Ultrasound (For ultrasound only 8 hours would apply, other 16 hours must be ultrasound specific.)
• NMTCB – Accepted for CNMT
• CCI – Accepted (Certificate level – 16 CE credits are accepted; Registry level – 6 CE credits are accepted)
• Texas – Accepted – Indirect
• Florida – Accepted- (This course needs to be submitted to Florida by the technologist. Email your certificate to mqaonlineservice@flhealth.gov)
• California – Not Accepted
• All Other States – Accepted

Course Expires 2/28/2027