Topics in Bone Health: Hot Topics & Emerging Therapies

Friday, October 28, 2022, 7:30 AM - 5:05 PM, Roberts Building, Philadelphia, PA

This conference is intended for primary care providers, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, family medicine physicians and internists, dietitians, and other healthcare providers. The program aims to provide a necessary understanding of genetic causes of bone disease and disorders of mineral metabolism, as well as the impact of chronic illnesses on bone health. The conference is intended to familiarize providers with therapeutic options, including nutritional interventions, physical therapy and pharmacological protocols. The learning format will be didactic lectures with question-and-answer sessions.

1. Review the principles of screening, treatment and monitoring of vitamin D deficiency
2. Review disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism and available treatment options.
3. Discuss risk factors for increased bone fragility and potential evaluations and treatments
4. Review genetic bone diseases and available and emerging therapies.

Registration In Person Only - $175 

Registration Virtual Only - $125

 

ACCME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DIETITIAN ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been submitted to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered. Application submitted and pending approval.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS, BS) (7.50 hours), Clinical Nutrition Dietetian (7.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, October 28, 2022