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Osteoporosis Curriculum Guide
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Welcome - Curriculum Guide

Introduction and Background 

Scope and Complexity 

Basic Biomedical Concepts 

Promoting Bone Health 

Assessing Bone Health, Risk 

Treating and Managing Osteoporosis 

Patients as Partners 

Cross Professional Care 

Resources - Working with Patients 

Resources - Teaching and Assessment 

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Support for the third edition of this curriculum provided by the Alliance for Better Bone Health (Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals and Aventis Pharmaceuticals)

The web-based version of this curriculum is sponsored by the Duke Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center.