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Fracture Risk Factors
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.00 ANCC
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$0.00
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.Osteoporosis risk vs fracture riskFracture Risk FactorsPersonal factorsHealth factors and medical conditionsSome medicinesFracture historyLifestyleOther factors
Treatment Options
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.00 ANCC
  • 0.00 Participation
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$0.00
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​​
Bone Health & HIV
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.00 ANCC
  • 0.00 Participation
  • 0.00 Participation/Attendance
$0.00
This course has covered many aspects of bone health.  This lesson will present details  about the connection between bone health and HIV.The prevalence of HIV and fractures in people living with HIV (PLWH)​How HIV and its treatments affect bone healthHow bone disease may be managed in PLWH​What PLWH can do to protect and keep their bones strong
Welcome and Orientation
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.00 ANCC
  • 0.00 Participation
  • 0.00 Participation/Attendance
$0.00
After viewing the video, please take the associated quiz.  You will need to score at least 80% on the quiz in order to proceed to the next module.Reminder: You have 3 weeks from your enrollment date to finish the course.
Healthy Bones for Life™
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.00 ANCC
  • 0.00 Participation
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$0.00
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.You will learn bone development over the ages, understand what osteoporosis is, bone loss and fractures. It's the perfect introduction to preventing bone loss, fracture prevention, bone-safe exercise and bone-healthy nutrition.
Fracture Risk Calculator Basics
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.00 ANCC
  • 0.00 Participation
  • 0.00 Participation/Attendance
$0.00
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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