About the Course
The AACE GC International Clinical Densitometry Certification Course offers an advanced 2-days course which serve to educate healthcare providers about bone densitometry and osteoporosis and to apply standard practices to assure quality performance and interpretation of bone densitometry studies. The first day sets the standard to perform Quality DXA interpretation while day 2 focuses on the clinical assessment, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and the essential role that high-quality DXA plays in treatment initiation decisions and monitoring of osteoporotic patients. Upon completion of the course delegates are exam and certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.
Target Audience
The course is most appropriate for those involved in the performance and interpretation of DXA scans and those managing patients with osteoporosis. It is open to Internist, Family Medicine, Rheumatologist, Orthopedic, Endocrinologist, Residents and Medical Students.
Course Objectives
- Explain the value and importance of quality bone densitometry for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, assessment of fracture risk, and monitoring of BMD.
- Identify Principles for interpreting central DXA scans.
- Review fracture risk assessment combining BMD with clinical risk factors (WHO fracture risk model; FRAXⓇ).
- Recognize errors in DXA analysis and reporting.
- Recognize appropriate clinical evaluation of patients at risk for fragility fracture.
- Update and discussion on the management of osteoporosis with the use of non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies for the treatment of osteoporosis, including adverse effects of medications.
Certificate & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the course delegates are exam and certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. CME Credit Hours (category 1) will be sought from local Authorities
16-17 December, 2016 | International Bone Densitometry Certification Course
| Standard
Until 12. December | Onsite
16. December |
| Doctors | USD 450 | USD 500 |
| Active AACE Member | USD 400 | USD 500 |
| Residents and Fellows | USD 300 | USD 400 |
ONSITE REGISTRATION
Onsite registration is possible during the following timings:
Friday the 16th of December, 2016
07:00-08:00
Saturday the 17th of December, 2016
07:00-08:00
Registration opens Friday the 16th of December, 2016 at 07:00 at the registration desk at the entrance of the event convention center. Attendee’s will receive their name badge, which includes the bar code necessary to receive CME credit, program, course bag and other information upon arrival and check-in at the registration desk.
GROUP REGISTRATION
Non-sponsoring Companies that would like to purchase a group of delegates passes attending the congress may do so by using the special group registration fee. For information on group registration please contact [email protected] A group consists of a minimum of 10 persons as such:
Standard rate (Until December 12)
10 Doctors – USD 4050
INCLUSIONS
The registration fee to the any of the passes below will cover
- Tuition
- Course literature
- Access to the exhibition area
- Exam and certification from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry
- Lunch and coffee breaks for the course only
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
The Intercontinental Hotel stand tall on Dubai Creek and are ideally located for business close to Dubai International Airport. The hotel are ideal for medical meetings, providing all facilities to accommodate doctors and ensure the execution of a top-notch meeting.
The congress is taking place at the Events Centre that is equally distanced from the lobbies of the hotel.
Secure your accommodation by book your accommodation together with your congress registration.
| Deluxe Room Single | Deluxe Room Double |
| Intercontinental Deluxe Room | USD 200 | USD 230 |
Rooms include morning breakfast.
All prices are inclusive of 10% service tax and 10% Dubai Tourism tax and AED 20 Dubai Municipality tax. Prices quoted above are subject to change.
PRIOR TO TRAVELLING
Prior to traveling to the United Arab Emirates, delegates are advised to check for visit visa requirements at the UAE embassies based in their country of residence
VISAS ON ARRIVAL
If your country of nationality appears on the list below, no advanced visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
Australia, Iceland, Portugal, Andorra, Ireland, San Marino, Austria, Italy, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Spain, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, Finland, Malaysia, Switzerland, France, Monaco, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, United States of America, Greece, New Zealand, The Vatican, Hong Kong, Norway.
