About this course

Osteoporosis is a common problem that is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. It increases the risk of fractures in the elderly which impacts health-related quality of life. Recognizing the risk factors and instituting appropriate screening is very important to reduce the burden of this disease. This e-learning module summarizes the pathogenesis and risk factors of osteoporosis, and the assessment of primary osteoporosis at the primary health care level - from screening and diagnosis to pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management.

Learning outcomes

• Define and diagnose primary osteoporosis
• Understand the pathogenesis of osteoporosis
• Identify the risk factors of primary osteoporosis
• Understand the treatment options for primary osteoporosis
• Learn when to refer to a specialist for primary osteoporosis

Topics covered

• Introduction
• Definition of Osteoporosis
• Epidemiology
• Pathogenesis and risk factors
• Screening and Diagnosis
• Management
• Non-pharmacologic and supplementation
• Pharmacologic
• Referring to a specialist