Navigating Thyroid Testing in Primary Hypothyroidism: Practical Approaches for Health Professionals
A concise, self-paced online course designed for family physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals engaged in ordering thyroid tests. This course aims to support participants with optimal use of thyroid testing. Participants will be guided through an overview of thyroid physiology and testing, including the symptoms, risk factors, and epidemiology of hypothyroidism. Through interactive case studies, learners will reinforce their understanding and application of this knowledge in clinical settings. Additionally, the course introduces tools for engaging patients in shared decision-making, enhancing the appropriate and optimal utilization of thyroid testing to improve patient care and outcomes.
The course is divided into 2 lessons and a case study review:
- Lesson 1: Background & Thyroid Physiology
- Lesson 2: Thyroid Testing
- Case Study Review
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Review thyroid hormone physiology
- Recognize indications for different thyroid laboratory tests
- Apply thyroid laboratory tests appropriately in the diagnosis and management of primary hypothyroidism
Navigating Thyroid Testing in Primary hypothyroidism: Practical Approaches for Health Professionals module is a collaboration between the UBC Therapeutics Initiative, UBC Continuing Professional Development Office, and UBC Faculty of Medicine Strategic Investment Fund.
The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 0.50 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.