Osteoporosis Awareness
Face to Face Training
Course Title: Osteoporosis Awareness
Course length 3 hours
Maximum number to attend 12
This course is aimed at all staff in Health and Social Care.
The course provides an overview of the conditions, complications and treatments available.
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria
Introduction Osteoporosis
Understand what osteoporosis is
Discuss bone loss before osteoporosis (osteopenia)
Who is affected by osteoporosis?
Causes of Osteoporosis
Understand possible causes of osteoporosis
Discuss risk factors for developing osteoporosis
Understand how osteoporosis is diagnosed
Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis
Discuss how to keep bones healthy if identified as at risk from developing osteoporosis
Discuss the role of exercise and healthy eating.
Discuss medications available
Living with Osteoporosis
Understand how to reduce risks from falls
Discuss the healing process of bones following a fracture
Understand the need for pain management
Support available
Discuss support networks available for further advice.