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Continuing Education for HealthCare Providers
Speakers through the Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition are available
for special workshops or conferences related to osteoporosis,
treatment, bone density screening, nutrition, exercise and prevention
of osteoporosis. Contact AZOC for details, call 602-749-1008
or email Kittyazoc@aol.com
Osteoporosis Throughout the Lifecycle
A Continuing Education Course developed with funding from the
Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition in conjunction with the Arizona
Department of Nutritional Sciences and The University of Arizona
Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition. This course reviews
osteoporosis prevalence, medical costs, bone biology, risk factors
and strategies for osteoporosis prevention throughout the lifecycle.
Objectives include: understanding the basics of bone physiology;
review osteoporosis risk factors and the physical, psychological
and financial consequences of this disease; identify osteoporosis
screening tools; and recognize physical activity and nutritional
factors that influence bone health. It is available through
the UA Continuing Education and Academic
Outreach. The course is informational only and the cost is $50.
http://www.ceao.arizona.edu/corresp/noncredit_courses.html
Scroll to Health and Wellness.
BEST (Bone Estrogen Strength Training) Exercise Program
for Osteoporosis Prevention Book
Developed by the University of Arizona and funded by the National
Institute of Health, identified the 6 BEST exercises that are
most effective for preventing osteoporosis and improving bone
mineral density in postmenopausal women.
http://nutrition.arizona.edu/new/best_book.phtml
Continuing Education Course on BEST (Bone Estrogen Strength
Training) Exercise Program developed by the University
of Arizona to Build Bone & Prevent Osteoporosis - Healthcare
provider CEU's
http://www.dswfitness.com/products/index.cfm?action=detail&productID=432
Grand Rounds - University of Arizona Health Sciences
Women's Health - web seminars
http://streaming.biocom.arizona.edu/categories/?id=6
CME - Osteoporosis Continuing Medical Education by NOF
National Ostoeopososis Coalition
http://www.nof.org/professionals/cme/index.htm
Bone Health Research at the University of Arizona
http://www.cpanarizona.org/bone_health_research.phtml
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