
DXA Reporting for Clinicians
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Normal and osteoporotic appearances on DXA images, including an understanding of normal variants • The clinical risk factors that affect BMD • Artefacts and confounding factors, such as patient positioning • The radiographic appearance of vertebral fracture on lateral DXA images • Treatment thresholds for different patient groups • The significance of changes in DXA results with time and the implications for treatment
Key highlights
- Interpreting normal and osteoporotic appearances on DXA images, including variants
- Clinical risk factors affecting bone mineral density
- Identifying artefacts and confounding factors such as patient positioning
- Recognising vertebral fracture on lateral DXA images
- Treatment thresholds for different patient groups
- Interpreting changes in DXA results over time for treatment decisions
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- DXA Reporting Clinician
- Clinical Scientist (Bone Densitometry)
- Reporting Radiographer
- Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse
- Consultant Rheumatologist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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