_________________________________________________________________________ Thyroid Dysfunction ANCCTX04TY — 4 CONTACT HOURS R elease D ate : 10/01/24 E xpiration D ate : 09/30/27
Thyroid Dysfunction
Audience This course is designed for nurses, allied surgical professionals, and other healthcare workers in all practice settings who may care for patients with thyroid dysfunction. Course Objective As a result of the high prevalence of thyroid conditions, nurses and other healthcare providers encounter thyroid dysfunctional patients every day. The purpose of this course is to provide the most current information regarding thyroid disease diagnosis, treatment, and management to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment and optimum patient outcomes. Learning Objectives
Division Planners Mary Franks, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Senior Director of Development and Academic Affairs Sarah Campbell Division Planners/Director Disclosure The division planners and director have disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned. Accreditations & Approvals In support of improving patient care, TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to pro- vide continuing education for the healthcare team. Designations of Credit TRC Healthcare/NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 4 ANCC contact hours. TRC Healthcare/NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 4.8 hours for Alabama nurses. TRC Healthcare/NetCE designates this continuing education activity for 2 pharmacotherapeutic/pharmacology contact hours.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Describe thyroid anatomy and physiology.
2. Outline the pathophysiology of hypothyroidism, including possible causes and associated conditions. 3. Identify signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism and effective treatment options. 4. Distinguish between various types of thyroid nodules and multinodular goiters. 5. Discuss thyroid cancer, including staging and treat- ment. 6. Describe special considerations when diagnosing and treating thyroid dysfunction in older patients. 7. Discuss the management of the patient with thyroid disease. Faculty Marilyn Fuller Delong, MA, BSN, RN, received her basic nursing education at St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, her BSN from Coe College and her MA from California State University, Long Beach. She has worked throughout the United States both clinically and as an educa- tor. Her continuing education classes have focused on the case management aspects of the care of orthopedic and pulmonary patients, with particular focus on the long-term care needs of the elderly and disabled. Faculty Disclosure Contributing faculty, Marilyn Fuller Delong, MA, BSN, RN, has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any prod- uct manufacturer or service provider mentioned.
AACN Synergy CERP Category A. Individual State Nursing Approvals
In addition to states that accept ANCC, NetCE is approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by: Alabama, Provider #ABNP0353 (valid through 07/30/2029); Arkansas, Provider #50-2405; California, BRN Provider #CEP9784; California, LVN Provider #V10662; California, PT Provider #V10842; District of Columbia, Provider #50-2405; Florida, Provider #50-2405; Georgia, Provider #50-2405; Kansas, Pro- vider #50-2405; Kentucky, Provider #7-0054 (valid through 12/31/2027); Michigan, Provider #50-2405; Mississippi, Provider #50-2405; New Hampshire, Provider #50-2405; New Mexico, Provider #502-405; South Carolina, Provider #50-2405; West Virginia, RN and APRN Provider #50-2405; Wyoming, Provider #50-2405.
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Book Code: ANCCTX2027
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