Health Professionals Calendar of Events

• Objectives: By attending this conference, you will learn to identify, treat, manage and prevent vertebral fractures in people with Osteoporosis.
  
  
• Target audiences : Family physicians, Nurses, Nurse practitioners, Residents and Students, Allied health professionals
  
  
• Program Chair: Dr. A. Papioannou MD, MSc, FRCPC, Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Division Director, McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences - Chedoke Site, Osteoporosis Canada, Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Council
  
  
• Accreditation: This program meets the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited for 4.75 MAINPRO-M1. This educational event is approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of CPD options for the Maintenance of Certification Program of he Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada for a maximum of 4.75 hours.

Location: Liuna Station, 360 James St. North, Hamilton, ON

*Postponed | Beat the Break: Knowing and reducing the risk factors for Osteoporosis
* Please note that this event has been postponed. Please check back for the new date.

Learn from leading experts as they delve into various topics related to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Presentations include:

• Patient Experience
  Sheila Brien - Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network (COPN) Executive Committee Member
  
  
• Osteoporosis: Not a Benign Disease
  Risk Factors and Bone Density Testing: Your Key to Assessing Fracture Risk
  Dr. Diane Thériault, MD, FRCPC, - Clinical Rheumatology (Strictly Osteoporosis)
  
  
• Compliance with Osteoporosis Medications: Challenges for Healthcare Providers
  Ina Radziunas, BScN RN MEd - Clinical Nurse Specialist
  
  
• Physical Activity and Osteoporosis
  Sonia Bibershtein, B.Sc., PT, - Physical Therapist
  
  
• Fracture Prevention: Modifying daily activities and preventing falls
  Azeena Ratansi, B.Sc., OT Reg., (Ont.) - Occupational Therapist
  
  
• Nutrition & Osteoporosis
  Helen Emanoilidis, MSc, RD, - Registered Dietitian

Location:
The Michener Institute, 222 St. Patrick Street, Toronto ON

Register:
Online:        >> Click here
By Phone:     416-596-3117 or toll free 1-800-387-9066, (please have your credit card ready)
By Fax:        416-596-3180
By E-mail:    >> Click here
In person:    Office of the Registrar
                     The Michener Institute
                     222 St. Patrick Street
                     Toronto, ON M5T 1V4

ISCD Bone Densitometry Course (w/IBMS)
Various dates & locations
Contact: Anabela Gomes
Phone: 860.586.7563 ext 583
Email here
Website: www.ISCD.org

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