What’s Happening in Osteoporosis

In this presentation, Dr. Veronica Piziak provides the latest information related to osteoporosis, including who should be screened and by what method, the role of exercise, as well as treatment (according to newly released guidelines) with guidance about formulating treatment plans for patients. Additionally she discusses treatment duration and problems associated with therapy.

Target Audience

This activity is of value to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers who manage patients with osteoporosis.

Learning Objectives

In this presentation, Dr. Veronica Piziak provides the latest information related to osteoporosis, including who should be screened and by what method, the role of exercise, as well as treatment (according to guidelines) with guidance about formulating treatment plans for patients. Additionally she discusses treatment duration and problems associated with therapy. At the conclusion of the session, the learner should have increased knowledge and have greater competence to:

  • Recognize who and how to screen for osteoporosis;
  • Define who and how to treat osteoporosis;
  • Manage the duration of treatment (ie, know how long to treat);
  • Recognize problems associated with osteoporosis therapy.

Additional Information

Partner: 
Southern Medical Association
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
01/14/2021
Course expires: 
01/14/2022
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Invited Speaker

Veronica K. Piziak, MD, PhD, FACP

Dr. Piziak is Emeritus Director, Division of Endocrinology and Director of the Diabetes Center for Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. She has attained the rank of Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology at Texas A&M University College of Medicine and is Professor of Social and Behavioral Health for Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health.

Southern Medical Association Staff:

Jennifer Price, MA

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Internet Activity (Enduring Material) for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

AANPCP: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Healthcare Professionals

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board. All healthcare professionals who are not MDs or DOs will receive a certificate of participation.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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