Education & Training

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) contracted with the independent actuarial firm Milliman to analyze the state-by-state economic and clinical impact of osteoporotic fractures suffered by Americans insured by Medicare. These reports provide the latest and most detailed state-level review of the incidence of osteoporotic fractures, their health care impact and associated Medicare costs. They are available for advocacy use to raise awareness and encourage policy makers to take action to improve bone health. The 50 individual state reports can be accessed by clicking on your state below. Also available is an accompanying national report and supplement which update the 2019 Milliman report commissioned by NOF using a larger data source and more recent data.

  This module goes over how DXA can be used as a monitoring tool in baseball. Dr. Wilson discusses the role of DXA's precision and accuracy and how it helps him set the athlete's baseline. He also talks about the importance of setting an accurate baseline to monitor changes and why DXA is the gold standard monitor body composition.  

  In this module, Dr. Wilson talks about the importance of different performance attributes and how it is various from youth to pro, how it can be different within the professional level, also how body composition can vary from rookies to veterans. Moreover, body composition varies across position.  

  This module discusses DXA's role in baseball. In this module Dr. Wilson talks about how DXA helps in monitoring key performance attributes in baseball.  

This will highlight the goals of DXA University modules and provide an overview of why DXA is so important for today’s clinicians and athletes.

This is an overview of DXA - The Gold Standard. This module will introduce you to the device specially designed to provide accurate assessments of an athlete’s complete body composition.

This provides pros and cons of different body composition methods available today which will help to make educated decisions around which method for assessment is right for you, your practice, and human performance goals.

This module will highlight the parts of the DXA report that are most beneficial to you and your training programs. It will also help you understand the different components of the report and explain how these numbers can benefit you and your training program.

This online course awards 1.0 ARRT Category A Credit for technologists. The course will explain the differences between subcutaneous and visceral fat, body composition assessment concepts, and how it can be a useful tool in a facility. Provided by Hologic

This webinar awards 1.25 Category A CE Credit for technologists. The course discusses the theory and technology of bone densitometry. Provided by Hologic