Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that requires timely diagnosis, early intervention, and long-term management to reduce fracture risk and support lifelong skeletal health. This online course is designed for endocrinologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with osteoporosis. Unlock the skills and knowledge needed to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage osteoporosis. With a focus on long-term care strategies, you will gain practical tools to reduce fracture risk and improve patient outcomes. The course also explores the epidemiology of osteoporosis and fractures in men, while building an understanding of the key differences in skeletal health evaluation between men and women. Gather strategies to improve patient adherence in osteoporosis while enhancing monitoring and follow-up practices to assess treatment efficacy and support better patient outcomes.
Nonmember: $150 | Informed Member: $120 | Engaged Member: $90 | Fellow, Resident, Student Member $75
Courses Included:
- Bridging the Gap: Comprehensive Osteoporosis Care in Primary Practice
- Osteoporosis in Men
6/17/2026
6/17/2027
At the end of this activity participants will be able to:
- Recognize osteoporosis as a chronic, serious disease warranting diagnosis, early intervention, and long-term management to minimize the risk of fractures.
- Apply the latest clinical practice guidelines to develop individualized osteoporosis management plans. These plans include pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions to slow bone loss and improve bone health.
- Discuss the epidemiology of osteoporosis and fractures in men.
- Develop an understanding of the key differences in skeletal health evaluation between men and women.
The intended target audience for this program includes healthcare providers who care for patients with osteoporosis, including endocrinologists, primary care physicians (PCPs), and advanced practice professionals such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs).
Statement of Need
Osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care, particularly among men and other high-risk populations. Persistent gaps in knowledge and practice include appropriate risk assessment, screening and diagnostic evaluation, and long-term fracture prevention and monitoring. These gaps contribute to an ongoing burden of preventable fractures and compromised patient outcomes.