Osteoporosis: 3 Part Series- 3 CEUs for Nurses
Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disease characterized by compromised bone strength that predisposes individuals to an increased risk of fracture. In the United States alone, osteoporosis affects more than 10 million individuals aged 50 years and older. Due to the aging population, that number is expected to reach 14 million by 2020. An additional 30 million Americans have osteopenia, or low bone mass, and are at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Webinar 1: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Fractures- Identify common risk factors for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture in men and women. Describe benefits and limitations of FRAX and other fracture risk assessment tools. Appropriately evaluate secondary causes of osteoporosis.
Webinar 1: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Fractures- Identify common risk factors for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture in men and women. Describe benefits and limitations of FRAX and other fracture risk assessment tools. Appropriately evaluate secondary causes of osteoporosis.
1.0 Free CEUS for Nursing
Expires 4/1/13