A new course in our programme that will cover core knowledge of Osteoporosis in rheumatology.
Date
5 June 2025
Venue
Online
CPD
6 hours
This one day course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of osteoporosis diagnosis, investigation and management. You can expect case-based teaching, focusing on translating theory into evidence-based practice.

Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£180
+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£145
+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£110
+VAT

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£260
+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£220
+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£170
+VAT

Example programme

Morning

09:15 - 13:30

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

09:20 - 09:30

Welcome and introduction

09:30 – 10:15

Fracture risk: when, who and how to assess

10:15 – 10:55

DXA: role, pitfalls and interpretation

10:50 - 11:15

Break

11.15 - 11.45

Secondary causes: when to suspect and how to investigate

11:45 – 12:45

When to treat, how quickly and treatment choices

12:45 – 13:30

Lunch

Afternoon

13:25 - 17:15

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

13.30 - 14.15

When to stop and when to switch: length of treatment and treatment failure

14.15 - 15.00

Vertebral fracture identification and management

15.00-15.15

Break

15.15-15.45

Drug-induced osteoporosis: steroids

15.45-16.25

Treatment dilemmas and complex cases

16:25 – 16:30

Reflection and final questions