Bone Densitometry Reporting PG Cert

You will develop and display a sound appreciation of the knowledge-base related to the theoretical principles of DXA reporting and fracture prevention and management. This requires you to critically reflect on the theoretical principles, and how they can be applied to work-based practice for the benefit and enhancement of patient/ client care.

You will critically review the current evidence-base underpinning DXA Reporting, and ensure continuous personal and professional development within this emerging clinical area.

To ensure this, you will need to negotiate a learning programme that will accredit your work-based activity and endorse your professional role within the field of DXA and osteoporosis/falls practice.

Ultimately, you will demonstrate the skills to become agents of change for enhanced practice in DXA and osteoporosis management.

You’ll study modules such as:

• DXA Reporting for Clinicians

You’ll also study one further 20 credit module from the MSc Advanced Practice course. This module can reflect an area of particular interest to you personally and professionally. You may choose to select a module directly related to bone densitometry reporting or you may choose to study a more generic module. Examples of modules available include:

You can study a range of modules included within the MSc Advanced Practice which may include the following:

• Advancing Practice
• Assessment, Prevention and Management of Falls (Theory)
• Principles of Service Improvement in the Workplace
• Theoretical Considerations in the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis
• Work-Based Negotiated