Using a case-based approach, this CME activity will provide practical training on the management of congenital hypothyroidism. The course will address initial diagnostic testing and initiation of treatment in infancy through childhood and adolescence. It will review the clinical signs of hypothyroidism, the initial work up, appropriate dosing and delivery of thyroid hormone replacement, schedule of lab testing to monitor treatment and how to interpret results.

Assessment

This course does not involve any written exams. Students need to answer 5 assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Each answer needs to be 200 words (1 Page). Once the answers are submitted, the tutor will check and assess the work.

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Course Credit: Stanford University