Activity Title

Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Program Overview

Despite being the most common autoimmune disorder in the United States, knowledge surrounding thyroid disorders has not received the attention it deserves. This is unfortunate because the diseases associated with the thyroid, among them the most common thyroid disorder - Graves’ Disease (GD), are completely manageable and in some cases curable. Additionally many diagnoses based on the symptoms of thyroid disorders are directed to non-endocrine specialties thereby allowing the disease to progress. Proper education regarding testing modalities is needed for healthcare providers in order to have a more beneficial impact on patient care. There is a need for increased knowledge and recognition of thyroid symptoms and confidence in the ability to uncover the origin of patient symptoms.

Target Audience

The target audience will be Physicians, Physician's Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses, Laboratorians, and other Healthcare Professionals involved in the management of patients with thryoid disease.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Identify the signs, symptoms, and various causes of hyperthyroidism.
2. Describe the diagnostic tools available to confirm or exclude a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and Grave's disease.
3. Recognize the extra thyroidal signs and systemic manifestations associated with early versus advancing disease.
4. Differentiate between the pathophysiologies of autoimmune vs. non-autoimmune thyroid disease.
5. Describe the rationale for using different thyroid function lab tests (total of T4, free T4, total T3, free T3, and TSH) as well as thyroid receptor antibody levels for patient monitoring.

Faculty

George J. Kahaly, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology / Metabolism
Johannes Gutenberg University Medical Center
Mainz, Germany

Mark A. Lupo, MD PA
Medical Director
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota, Florida

Ginger Raterink, DNSc, ANP-C
Associate Professor
University of Colorado at Denver
Aurora, CO

Shannon Reedy Idzik, DNP, CRNP, FAANP
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, DNP Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD

Nicole McDonald, MD
New Boston Village Primary Care
Fall River, MA

Educational Program Agenda

5 minutes:     Activity Intro, Front Matter, Registration
230 minutes: Faculty Presentations
5 minutes:     Post Test, Evaluation, Certificate
240 minutes: Total Activity Time

Release and Expiration Dates

Release Date: June 4, 2018
Expiration Date: June 4, 2020

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests

Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

Faculty Disclosures

The faculty reported the following financial relationship or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

Planners and Managers

The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

Ashley Marostica, RN, MSN
Nothing to disclose

Lindsay Borvansky
Nothing to disclose

Andrea Funk
Nothing to disclose

Kristin Delisi, NP
Nothing to disclose

Physician Accreditation Statement - CME

Global Education Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

* This CME/CE activity complies with all requirements of the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act. If a reportable event is associated with this activity, the accredited provider managing the program will provide the appropriate physician data to the Open Payments database.

Physician Credit Designation - CME

Global Education Group designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education

Global Education Group is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 1561024. This activity is approved for 4.0 contact hour(s) which includes 0.75 hour(s) of pharmacology.

Activity ID#: 2662E

This activity was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.

Global Education Group: Contact Information

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For information about the physician accreditation of this program, please contact Global Education Group at (303) 395-1782, or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.

How to Obtain CME Credit

Attendees are expected to view all presentations before attempting to take the test and/or complete the activity evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or nursing credits. To receive credit, the course must be completed between June 4, 2018 and June 4, 2020.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 4.0 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive CME/CE credit for viewing the webcast:

• Read all of the CME/CE accreditation information above.
• View the complete electronic (web) activity.
• Click on the link to apply for CME/CE credits.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 75% and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.

After successfully completing the online test and/or evaluation, your application will be immediately processed and you will be given the opportunity to download a personalized CME/CE certificate for participation in this activity. 

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Credit Designation - Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.^®

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science's Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.^®) Program will provide 4.0 contact hours of credit. 

How to obtain Credit - Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.^®

Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 4.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.^® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed by June 4, 2020.

Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 4.0 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.^® credit for viewing the webcast:

• Read all of the information above.
• View the complete webcast program.
• Click on the "Lab Professional" link to apply for P.A.C.E.^® credit.
• Complete the online registration (registration is free).
• Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% and answer all evaluation questions to receive P.A.C.E.^® credit. 
• After successful completion of this process, you will be redirected to the ASCLS CE Organizer where you may create and print an official ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® certificate based on your attendance and completion of this ASCLS-sponsored P.A.C.E.^® approved learning activity.

Should you have any P.A.C.E.^® questions regarding this activity, please contact:

ASCLS P.A.C.E.^®
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McLean, VA 22102
Ph: 571-748-3776
Fx: 571-354-7570
https://www.ascls.org/

P.A.C.E.^® Release and Expiration Dates

Release Date: June 4, 2018
Expiration Date: June 4, 2020

Fee Information

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

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Medium Used

This program has been made available online.
“Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease"

System Requirements

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Commercial Support Statement

This activity has been supported by an educational grant from Quidel.

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