Congenital Hypothyroidism: What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know


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Date & Location
Friday, September 4, 2015, 12:00 AM - Sunday, May 30, 2021, 12:00 AM PST

Overview

Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine

Using a case-based approach, this CME activity will provide practical training on the management of congenital hypothyroidism. The course will address the initial diagnostic testing and initiation of treatment in infancy through childhood and adolescence.

The course will review the clinical signs of hypothyroidism, the initial work up, appropriate dosing and delivery of thyroid hormone replacement, the schedule of lab testing to monitor treatment and how to interpret results. The impact of congenital hypothyroidism on growth and development will be reviewed. Guidance on educating parents and patients to optimize adherence will be provided.

The course modules include short educational videos and role play videos of parent communication at each stage of diagnosis and management. Case-based testing and medication management scenarios provide the opportunity to assess your knowledge and learn from particular examples.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for pediatricians, family practice physicians, and primary care physicians.


Registration
  Release Date: September 4, 2015
  Expiration Date: May 30, 2021
  Estimated Time to Complete: 1.25 hours
  CME Credits Offered: 1.25
  AAP Credits Offered: 1.25
  Registration Fee: FREE
 

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.25 hours)


Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:


    1. Formulate a plan for the confirmatory retesting for congenital hypothyroidism.
    2. Prescribe and adjust treatment according to the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines (2006).
    3. Counsel and educate parents to address questions and concerns about congenital hypothyroidism and emphasize their responsibility in medication adherence.
    4. Interpret thyroid function tests.
    5. Distinguish which children warrant a trial off thyroid hormone replacement to determine if congenital hypothyroidism was transient.
    6. Monitor associated developmental challenges that affect children with congenital hypothyroidism.

    Accreditation
    The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 1.25 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.



    Additional Information

    Accessibility Statement

     Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. 

    Cultural and Linguistic Competency

    The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cultural.html

    Bibliography

    American Academy of Pediatrics. Update of newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism. Pediatrics. 2006; 117: 2290-2303

    Leger J et al. European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Consensus guidelines on Screening, diagnosis, and management of congenital hypothyroidism. HormRes Paediatr. 2014; 81: 80-103


    For a complete list, please view the References/Bibliography page in the Course.