Vertebral Compression Fracture Bundle 2022-2024
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Fractures are the most frequent and serious complication of osteoporosis. Education is crucial to helping health professionals understand the impact of vertebral fractures, implement appropriate treatment and make referrals for interventional techniques when indicated.
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 Participation
- 1.00 Participation/Attendance
Fracture Risk Calculator Basics
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The Calculator estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45. It is available online at:https://americanbonehealth.org/calculator/What we’ll cover in this module
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Healthy Bones for Life™
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This lesson contains the Healthy Bones for Life™ program a 1-hour presentation covering the basic aspects of osteoporosis and bone health.Healthy Bones for Life™ is the starting point for the education program. The video shown is a sample of a program that a Peer Educator would deliver.
Category
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Fracture Risk Calculator Basics
![](https://cme.nof.org/sites/default/files/styles/course_image_teaser/public/BHOF-logo-LI-Group_5.jpg?itok=97kMqSVs)
The Calculator estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45. It is available online at:https://americanbonehealth.org/calculator/What we’ll cover in this module
Category
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Bone Basics
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As you learned during the orientation, osteoporosis is a public health crisis. In order to understand the complexities of this public health crisis, it helps to understand the basics of bone health. This lesson covers:
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Nutrition for Healthy Bones
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Let’s talk about how diet can build bones and prevent bone loss. Good bone health starts with calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and protein.
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Exercise Basics
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Did you know that not all exercises are the same when it comes to building and protecting bones? This module explains why.Exercise and bone healthWhat builds bonesExercising safelyPreventing falls
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Screening & Diagnosis
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It is important for everyone to understand the screening and diagnostic tools available. This modules presents those tools and explains how to understand the results.
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Fracture Risk Factors
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Breaking a bone can be a life-changing event, so it is important to prevent fractures. This module explains what risk factors can contribute to fractures.
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance
Treatment Options
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Understanding what treatments are available for osteoporosis empowers people make more informed decisions. This module will present treatment options, benefits and risks.FDA-approved medicinesDiscussing medicines with health care providers
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Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.00 ANCC
- 0.00 Participation
- 0.00 Participation/Attendance