Osteoporosis Management (Advanced)

Programme Code: TGS-2020507536

SMC Accredited CME Course / SNB Accredited CPE Course

Mode of Delivery

Online (Live)

Duration

2 Days

Date / Time

  • 02/10/2021 8:00 am - 5:15 pm, 03/10/2021 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Registration Deadline: 17 Sept 2021

Programme Highlights

This advanced course will teach learners, including Specialists, General Practitioners (GPs), nurses and pharmacists, in the community and hospitals, advanced skills to screen for, diagnose and treat Osteoporosis to prevent Singaporeans from sustaining fragility fractures. With proper treatment, the risk of fractures can be reduced by 30-70%. However, there is low awareness of the importance of Osteoporosis, both among healthcare workers and even among patients who have already fractured, who are at the highest risk of further fractures. Hence the number of people at high risk of fractures being diagnosed and managed appropriately is low at less than 20%. This course, based on the Osteoporosis Essentials Course developed jointly by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), will help Singaporeans keep free from fractures and their consequences.

Benefits of Attending

  • Gain advanced knowledge about the various aspects of osteoporosis through comprehensive lecture content and practical case studies
  • Learn from highly experienced and distinguished faculty members who are experts within the field of osteoporosis
  • Support patients to lead healthier lives and prevent untreated osteoporosis
  • Reduce the risk of potential fractures in the community

Who Should Attend

Primary care physicians, hospital generalists and specialists, nurses and pharmacists with a high interest in learning about osteoporosis are welcome to attend.

Trainer Profile

Dr Ang Seng Bin

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Dato’ Dr Lee Joon Kiong DSPN, DJN

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Dr Chionh Siok Bee

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Dr Manju Chandran

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Dr Linsey Gani

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Dr Andre Tan

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Dr Vivien Lim

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Course Agenda

Download the brochure to view the detailed course agenda.

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Topics

Day 1

AM

  • Introduction and Objective of Osteoporosis Advanced (OE course)
  • Overview of Osteoporosis
  • Principles of DXA Acquisition Analysis and Interpretation
  • Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
  • Fracture Risk Assessment

PM

  • Monitoring Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • How to Interpret and Report DXA
  • Can You Trust This DXA Report?
  • Clinical Evaluation of Bone Health

Day 2

AM

  • Introduction to Day 2
  • Clinical Management (1): Non Pharmacological Treatment
  • Clinical Management (2): Pharmacological Treatment

PM

  • Clinical Management (3): Additional Pharmacological Treatment
  • Cases For Discussion
  • Q&A: Meet the Expert Session

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

Learners must possess either one of these qualifications: MBBS / BSc Pharmacy / BSc (Nursing) / Diploma in Nursing / BSc (Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging) / Specialist Diploma in Radiology Nursing, or their equivalent with at least 3 years of full-time clinical work experience.

The assessment will be administered by International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD). Learners will need to register with IOF and ISCD separately at a later time. More details will be shared closer to the course date. To be eligible for SSG funding, learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all components.

Awards and Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. In addition, the following accredition points are awarded

  • CME points accredited by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
  • CPE points accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)

Course Fee

International Participants

Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger

Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2

Singapore PR

Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3

Full Course Fee

$2100

$2100

$2100

$2100

$2100

Less: SSG Grant Amount4

$1470

$1470

$1470

$1470

Nett Course Fee

$2100

$630

$630

$630

$630

7% GST on Nett Course Fee

$147

$44.10

$44.10

$44.10

$44.10

Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST

$2427

$674.10

$674.10

$674.10

$674.10

Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes

$420

$420

Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes

$2427

$674.10

$254.10

$674.10

$254.10

1) All self-sponsored Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.

2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.

3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.

4) Learners must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.

Application Deadline

Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 3 weeks in advance.

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