Osteoporosis
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
This one hour CEU accredited unit is divided into three modules of 15-20 minutes each. Its design allows delivery as either a lecture or voiced for a distance web-based module or self-directed learning. Each module ends with case-based questions and answers. CME credit is available for this product. For more information, please contact the author.
Upon completion of this product, the learner will be able to list the risk factors and causes osteoporosis, and describe the evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis. After each part, the learner will be able to:
- Part 1: Identify risk factors for osteoporosis with an emphasis on modifiable risk factors
- Part 2: Describe the most current methods of, and standards for, diagnosis and monitoring of treatment
- Part 3: Describe the available treatment modalities for osteoporosis and their effectiveness
This is a Blackboard distance-based learning module delivered as part of a Minifellowship in Geriatrics.
Implementation:
1) For lecture presentation: There are no special implementation requirements other than familiarity with the technology to use PowerPoint. Presenters should be comfortable enough with content to facilitate a robust discussion.
2) For use in distance learning: The material was originally adapted to Blackboard learning systems; however, using the Power Point system as we have, it can be adapted to many distance based learning systems. We recommend for optimal learning that the presentation have speaker voicing (audio) to explain the slides and that the learner also have the ability to read the lecture notes. Benefits and practical tips: For lecture and self learning: The 15-20 minute modular format is concise and partialized, allowing presenters to select the most relevant information for their audience. For use in distance learning: Our feedback is that the 15-20 minute segments are popular; the learners cite that it less intimidating to do, the questions at the end create a break and closure, and the 1 hour credit for completion of the three module unit is attained "painlessly".