Staci Boudreaux Earns Clinical Densitometry Certification

11/25/09

Staci Boudreaux Earns Clinical Densitometry Certification

 

Staci Boudreaux, PA-C, Coordinator for Bone Health Central at Center for Orthopaedics, has received has received certification as a Clinical Densitometrist from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).  In order to earn this recognition, Boudreaux was required to pass a rigorous exam on bone density testing for osteoporosis.  Certification in bone densitometry is a demonstration of proficiency and is a requirement for some insurance companies and HMOs.  ISCD is a nonprofit professional society of over 4,000 clinician and technologists members from more than 40 countries. 

 

Bone Health Central is a new program designed to provide prevention, diagnosis and treatment services for bone health conditions such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, and osteomalacia, as well as identifying  potential underlying causes.  In addition to her new CCD certification, Boudreaux is also certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the state of Louisiana as a Physician Assistant.

 

 For more information or to schedule an assessment at Bone Health Central, call 721-7270.