J 21-03 Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention
(NPWH Activity Number J 21-03)
Faculty
Nancy R. Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP is an adult nurse practitioner and certified menopause practitioner at Millennium Affiliated Physicians, Division of Michigan Healthcare Professionals, in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Target Audience This continuing education (CE) activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers who provide primary care for women.
Approval CE Approval Period: Now through June 30, 2023
Post-tests must be completed during the approval period with a passing score of 70% or higher to earn CE. No refunds will be issued if the activity is not completed within the approval period.
This activity has been approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hourse including 0.50 hours of pharmacology
Objectives
1.Describe recommended
screening and fracture risk assessment for postmenopausal women.
2.Identify the criteria
for the diagnosis of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
3.Discuss mechanism of
action, factors that influence specific drug choice, patient education on use,
adverse effects, and contraindications for pharmacologic options in treating
postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Accreditation Statement This activity has been evaluated and approved by the Continuing Education Approval Program of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) for 1.0 contact hours including 0.50 hours of pharmacology content.
Faculty Disclosures
Nancy R. Berman, MSN,
ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP
has no actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this article.
Successful Completion
Requires participants to:
1.Read the objectives,
disclosures, and disclaimers.
2.Watch the activity and
review the handout.
3.Complete the post-test
with a score of 70% or higher.
4.Complete the session
evaluation.
5.Print your CE
certificate.
6.Go to your
profile to view all earned certificates.
Commercial Support
This activity
has no commercial support.