Osteoporosis Awareness

Course Title:  Osteoporosis Awareness

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

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.