RDGY41050

This 10 credit module is proposed for radiographers/nurses and health professionals currently involved in performing and analysing Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scans, or those involved in reporting DXA scan results. It aims to train health professionals in the underlying core principles of this bone mineral density measuring technique and develop their understanding of the operational and technical skills necessary to produce the optimal scan results required for analysis, interpretation and reporting. It will cover all broad aspects of BMD measurement using DXA including; system operation, physical principles, scanning and analysis techniques, pathophysiology of osteoporosis and radiation safety and quality assurance in practice. Completion of the course will provide operators with the necessary skills and understanding to perform DXA examinations with confidence,

The course will attract participants from a variety of backgrounds within the healthcare discipline including radiographers, nurses, physiotherapists and specialist clinicians including radiologists, general practitioners and geriatric consultants. * (current Irish legislation, SI256, 2018 restricts operation of all medical radiation devices to certain qualified professionals)