accreditation and certification

Intended Audience

This activity was developed for rheumatologists and other physicians treating patients with osteoporosis.
 

learning objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Assess the new WHO osteoporosis fracture risk algorithm and its application
to the treatment of osteoporosis
Discuss factors impacting treatment compliance and persistence, and interventional
approaches to improve compliance
Distinguish differences in cortical and trabecular bone remodeling and the impact
on bone strength and fracture risk reduction
Describe the mechanism of action, dosing, safety and efficacy data from the latest
clinical studies of current and emerging osteoporosis therapies
Understand the implications of new osteoporosis therapeutic options for patient
care
 

accreditation and certification

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Annenberg Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

There is no charge for this activity. Statements of Credit will be mailed 4-6 weeks following activity participation, upon completion and return of the evaluation form to the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences.
 

disclosure

It is the policy of the Annenberg Center to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all programming. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to identify and reference off-label product use and disclose any significant relationship with those supporting the activity or any others whose products or services are discussed. Full disclosure will be made in the syllabus.
 

If you need reasonable, special accommodations or have questions about access to any of our activities, please contact Olivia Palmer, by phone at 800-321-3690, by fax at 760-773-4550, or by e-mail to . All requests must be received at least 14 days in advance of the intended activity start date.
 

This is not an official function/event of the American College of Rheumatology.
 

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Amgen Inc.