10 Contact Hour Thyroid Disorders: A Comprehensive Overview

Course overview

Describe the epidemiology of thyroid diseases Define the etiology and pathophysiology of thyroid diseases Recognize the most common signs and symptoms of subclinical thyroid disease versus symptomatic thyroid diseases Distinguish between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism Characterize the signs and symptoms present in the progression of thyroid diseases Identify and describe the effectiveness of the diagnostic tests and criteria used to diagnose thyroid diseases Identify neurological manifestations of thyroid diseases Evaluate the various non-surgical treatment options of thyroid diseases Discuss various lifestyle modifications for patients with uncomplicated thyroid disease Describe pharmacologic treatment options for thyroid diseases (i.e. levothyroxine, radioactive iodine, propylthiouracil, etc.) Describe pharmacological and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches to pregnant patients Describe the effectiveness of monitoring disease progression of thyroid diseases Develop optimal treatment plans for individual patients with thyroid diseases based on symptomology and severity of disease Describe new advancements in treatment options and early detection of thyroid disorders Differentiate between benign and metastatic thyroid nodules Design methods for educating patients on the regimens that improve patient compliance and prognostic outcomes.