Welcome to the Royal Osteoporosis Society learning centre
Online learning to help you deliver the best possible care to people with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis in Primary Care
This 30-minute course, developed with RCGP uses a case based approach to discussing the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and prevention of fragility fractures, incorporating national guidance.
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National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry
The UK's only certification in bone densitometry for healthcare professionals and clinical scientists.
Available courses
Training courses
Materials linked to the course will be uploaded here.
Training courses
Welcome to our Bitesize Learning Materials for Primary Health Care Professionals.This free-to-access suite of resources has been created to
empower primary care healthcare professionals to provide the best practice care
for people with osteoporosis and high risk of fragility fractures.Please enrol below using the button below.
Training courses
This course
will give you a fundamental knowledge of osteoporosis and Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA).
It is suitable for all health professionals who carry out bone densitometry or work in related clinical research.
It has been
accredited for CPD by the Royal College of Physicians, the Society and College
of Radiographers and the British Institute of Radiology.
Training courses
The Bone Densitometry Foundation Course Assessment will test your knowledge of: osteoporosis, its assessment and prevention; the effects of and regulations on radiation associated with Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry; and the principles and practical techniques of Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.Please noteThere are 50 multiple-choice questionsThere is only one correct answer to each question This course is accredited by the Federation of the Royal College of Physicians for 4 CPD credits and approved by the British Institute of Radiologists and the College and Society of Radiographers. The pass mark is 80% You have 1 hour to complete the assessmentOnce the assessment is successfully completed, you will be given access to your certificate.
Training courses
This course will help you deliver excellent care to people with osteoporosis
and fragility fractures, as well as those who are at risk.
This course has been developed for people working in fracture
prevention and osteoporosis, including Fracture Liaison nurses, allied health professionals, GPs and other clinicians, by experts using nationally-agreed best practice
standards.
It has been accredited for CPD by RCGP, RCP and RCN.
Training courses
Fracture Prevention Practitioner (Advanced)This resource provides accredited, easily accessible training for Fracture Prevention Practitioners (FPP). The training will benefit Fracture Liaison Nurses, as well as other specialist nurses, allied health professionals and clinicians to establish a knowledge quality standard and gain certification at a Foundation and Advanced level.Accredited by RCGP for 4 CPD creditsAccredited by RCP for 4 CPD credits Accredited by RCN for 4 study hours
Training courses
Fracture Prevention Practitioner (Foundation)This resource provides accredited, easily accessible training for Fracture Prevention Practitioners (FPP). The training will benefit Fracture Liaison Nurses, as well as other specialist nurses, allied health professionals and clinicians to establish a knowledge quality standard and gain certification at a Foundation and Advanced level.Accredited by RCGP for 4 CPD creditsAccredited by RCP for 4 CPD credits Accredited by RCN for 4 study hours
Training courses
This course is designed to support the development of good practice and service improvements in the identification of vertebral fractures in clinical practice.It is aimed primarily at Radiologists and Radiographers but any health professional working in the fields of osteoporosis and bone health will find it useful.
Training courses
This course is designed to support the development of good practice and service improvements in the identification of vertebral fractures in clinical practice.It is aimed primarily at Radiologists and Radiographers but any health professional working in the fields of osteoporosis and bone health will find it useful.