Vertebral Fracture Assessment Course

As the world leader in bone densitometry certification, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), provides comprehensive educational courses in bone densitometry and offers certification for those who perform DXA scans and those who interpret the results.

The ISCD Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA) Course

is an advanced densitometry course that provides an overview of VFA technology. This new technology offers a significant advance in the diagnosis and management of patients at risk for osteoporotic fractures by allowing clinicians to identify and treat those who would not be recognized using a bone density test alone.  The course is open to clinicians, technologists, scientists, researchers, and healthcare providers who wish to learn more about VFA and its use.

Upcoming VFA Courses

All ISCD Course locations and dates are listed on the Upcoming Courses page. 

Course Objectives

After attending the course, participants will be better prepared to:

• Recognize the clinical importance and radiographic diagnosis of vertebral fractures
• Compare x-ray and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) methods for diagnosing vertebral fractures
• Describe how VFA should be performed, interpreted and reported
• List the indications for VFA testing

Credit Designation

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Cincinnati and International Society for Clinical Densitometry. 

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. 

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is committed to resolving all conflicts of interest issues, which may arise as a result of prospective faculty members’ significant relationships with drug or device manufacturer(s).  Our mandate is to retain only those speakers’ with financial interest that can be reconciled with the goals and educational integrity of the program.

CE Credit

The course qualifies for up to 6 category A credits through the ASRT.

Course Prerequisites

It recommended, but not required, that registrants attend the ISCD Bone Densitometry Course (Clinician or Technologist) prior to attending the VFA course.

Target Audience

The course is open to clinicians, technologists, scientists, researchers, and healthcare providers who wish to learn more about VFA and its use.

Typical Schedule
Note: Times may vary.
Check specific course location for the correct schedule.

ISCD Vertebral Fracture Assessment Course