Thyroid Disease: Laboratory Diagnosis
Hours: 0.50
Thyroid diseases range from subtle to severe, depending on the type and stage of the disease. Healthcare professionals across disciplines must rely on both clinical and laboratory findings to diagnose and treat the patient effectively.
Thyroid diseases range from subtle to severe, depending on the type and stage of the disease. Healthcare professionals across disciplines must rely on both clinical and laboratory findings to diagnose and treat the patient effectively.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Nurses will receive 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Relias LLC is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 0.5000 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners- Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Louisiana State Board Of Medical Examiners - Midwifery
Louisiana State Board Of Medical Examiners - Midwifery (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Midwives will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Midwives will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Review the diseases that involve the thyroid gland, corresponding etiology, and clinical presentation.
Select the appropriate diagnostic testing for the thyroid diseases presented.
Outline:
Thyroid Functions, Disorders, and Lab Findings
A Small, Powerful Gland
Thyroid Function Tests
Thyroid Conditions and Disorders
Thyroid Cancer
Key Takeaways
Clinical Vignette
Diagnosing Ellen
Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Dietitians; Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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