2008 CAPA Annual Conference

Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis 2008: Options for Therapeutic Intervention   

Date: 10/03/08
Time: 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Facility: Palm Springs Convention Center
Location:  Mojave Learning Center
Speaker(s): Donald R. Flinn, PA-C; Bone and Joint Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK, Physician Assistant (ER and House Officer)     

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of the symposium, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify those patients at increased risk for osteoporosis by age, concomitant disease or use of selected medications
2. Discuss assessment of bone strength as it relates to T scores and fracture thresholds for treatment
3. Outline the role of calcium and vitamin D in the formation and maintenance of healthy bone
4. Delineate options for pharmacologic intervention in osteoporosis
5. Employ case studies to illustrate early detection, testing for osteoporosis and interventions designed to restore/maintain bone strength

This session is supported by Partners in Healthcare Education, LLC through an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals.