Congenital Hypothyroidism: What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know

Early diagnosis and effective management of congenital hypothyroidism are crucial for ensuring healthy growth and development. This online CME/CE course provides a case-based, practical approach to diagnosing, treating, and monitoring thyroid hormone therapy in pediatric patients. Through engaging video modules, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills to optimize patient care, interpret lab results, and improve treatment adherence. Who Should Take This Course Pediatricians, endocrinologists, and primary care physicians managing congenital hypothyroidism Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and healthcare providers involved in pediatric endocrine care Medical trainees seeking to strengthen their expertise in thyroid disorder management Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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 provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation American Medical Association (AMA) Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours. Click here for more CME/CE credit information. 3b

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