Osteoporosis Australia – Bone Health Pharmacist CPD Module

Osteoporosis Australia – Bone Health Pharmacist CPD Module

Osteoporosis Australia has teamed up with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to promote an awareness campaign on bone health. The online activity is accredited for Group 2 activity for 0.5 CPD credits. This campaign emphasises how important Pharmacists’ role is in the prevention of osteoporosis, by simply ensuring optimal calcium and vitamin D intake in Australia.

Learning Objectives

• “Optimal calcium & vitamin D levels are important in maintenance of skeletal health”
• “Average dietary intake of calcium in Australia is below recommended levels”
• “Low Vitamin D levels and vitamin D deficiency can be easily addressed”
• “Specific exercises can assist bone health”
• “Compliance with osteoporosis medications is vital to reduce risk of fracture in patients with diagnosed osteoporosis”