About Dexa Protection
Our Practice
Our professional practice was established in the North-East of Ireland to provide an Osteoporosis Screening Service to the people of the region. We have completed 20 years of service in Fair Street.
We offer a highly professional service and our professional staff of qualified nurses are trained Bone Densitometry Technicians and have specialised training in Osteoporosis Management, Dexa Scanning and Radiation Protection.
The training scheme is accredited by the UK Bone Densitometry certification panel of the National Osteoporosis Society which is endorsed by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and the College of Radiographers (COR). The Nurse Densitometry Technologists are accredited with the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).
Dexa Protection is fully registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and formerly licensed by the Radiological Protection institute of Ireland (RPII) and is in conformity with the expressed wishes of the Department of Health with regard to radiological protection and to ensure that the appropriate statutory requirements are met.
We adhere to all Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) guidelines (2019) and formerly by the Radiation Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII).
FEATURED
SERVICES
We offer a highly professional service and our professional staff of qualified nurses are trained Bone Densitometry Technicians and have specialised training in Osteoporosis Management, Dexa Scanning and Radiation Protection.
DXA Scanning
A Dxa Scan is the Gold Standard for diagnosing Osteoporosis.
Risk Factor Analysis
We analyse your risk factors and Dxa Scan and advise on any further investigations for underlying causes of Osteoporosis.
Follow Up
Recommendations are made to your doctor for any further investigations or treatment that may be necessary. The Scan results will then be forwarded to both you and your doctor, Your doctor will then, if required, offer you treatment and advice.
After Your Scan
A qualified Nurse is on hand to answer any queries you may have and will offer advice on lifestyle measures to maximise Bone Health.
Recommendations are made to your doctor for any further investigations or treatment that may be necessary.
Staff also have available Information in relation to Lifestyle choices, Nutrition & Exercise. If you have any queries or concerns please speak with a member of staff who will be happy to assist.