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Limited License School for Bone Densitometry
What is the Limited License School?
The Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE), certified by the State of California Radiological Health Branch offers Limited License School in Bone Densitometry. This three-day course is given Friday to Sunday to accommodate the working person. The school is a value-added program that allows the student to receive cutting-edge education, information and quality instruction. Included in the course are the 20 scans that are required by the State of California to be eligible to take the state exam.
Upcoming Limited License School Dates. Please click on a link below to view the registration form for that particular date.
Oakland (download and submit registration forms)
- January 27-29, 2012 - Class full
- February 24-26, 2012
- March 16-18, 2012
- April 20-22, 2012 - Not open for registration
Call (510) 832-2663 x22 for more information
Course Faculty
LIMITED LICENSE SCHOOL STAFF
Jerry Hollister, RT(R)(BD), CDT - Acting Program Director
Josephine-Marie Flores - Program Coordinator
LIMITED LICENSE SCHOOL FACULTY
Jerry Hollister, RT(R)(BD), CDT
John Shepherd, PhD
Sven Prevrhal, PhD
Jennifer Yates, PhD, RT(R)(M)(BD)
LIMITED LICENSE SCHOOL RADIOLOGY SUPERVISOR OPERATORS
Claudio Palma, MD
Roy Harris, MD, CCD
Richard Hong, MD 
LIMITED LICENSE SCHOOL CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS
Karen Felts, CDT
Kyla Kent, CDT
Micah Wendell, CDT
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register?
To register for the Limited License School, print out all the relevant documents below and complete the Registration Form. Please read ALL registration materials before submitting your registration. You can either fax completed form to 510-208-7174 OR mail to FORE LLS, 1814 Franklin Street, Ste. 620, Oakland, CA 94612.
Please email josephine@fore.org if you need a registration form to be sent to you by fax or mail.
Registration packet
- FORE Limited License Brochure (Read and print for your records) AND
- School Performance Fact Sheet
How much does the course cost?
The cost of the course is $1,320. The total cost for the course is $1,495.00; this includes the state exam application cost of $75 and a non-refundable registration fee of $100.
What does the license qualify me to do?
A limited license qualifies a technician to do bone densitometry testing only.
Who is eligible for the course?
Anyone is eligible to take the course but a medical background is helpful.
Can I take the state exam without taking a Limited License Bone Densitometry course?
You cannot take the state exam unless you have successfully completed a Limited License Bone Densitometry course.
What size are the classes?
The bone densitometry classes are designed for a small classroom setting with individualized clinical instruction.
What kind of machine will the students be using?
FORE uses Hologic DEXA machines. This course is designed to be a companion to the manufacturer's training.
How long does it take to get the license from the time I take the course?
FORE processes all the state required paperwork within one week from the completion of the course. The processing at the state level varies.
Still have more questions? Please call 510-832-2663 x22 or 888-266-3015.