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Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders - Live Webinar on December 9, 2024 8PM ET

This course is a vital resource for healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists, aiming to enhance their understanding of thyroid disorders—a prevalent condition affecting over 12% of the U.S. population.

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About this webinar

More than 12% of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Pharmacists are considered the most accessible among healthcare professionals and they should be up to date in their knowledge about the pathology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for thyroid disorders. Ambulatory care pharmacists are required to be knowledgeable about emergency conditions involving thyroid disorders.

The presentation will refresh the audience’s knowledge of the pathophysiology of thyroid disorders to help them understand and identify the biological targets for drug intervention. It will also discuss the different treatment options, their clinical use, and adverse effects.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones

  2. Discuss the targets for pharmacological intervention with thyroid hormones biosynthesis

  3. Explain the treatment strategy of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

  4. Discuss the pharmacology of antithyroid drugs and thyroid hormones

  5. Discuss the management of thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism

Other Healthcare Professionals Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

  2. List and explain the drugs for treating hyperthyroidism

  3. List and explain the drugs for treating hypothyroidism

  4. Discuss the management of thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism

Release Date:01/22/2024
Expiration Date:01/22/2027
Universal Activity Number (UAN) - Pharmacist:0657-0000-23-093-L01-P
Universal Activity Number (UAN) - Pharmacist Technician:0657-0000-23-093-L01-T
CE Broker ID:20-1138736
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Target Audience:Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Aides, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner , Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse , Licensed Vocational Nurse, Pharmacy Technician
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Faculty

Instructors

Dr. Fandy is both a pharmacist and a pharmaceutical scientist. He practiced pharmacy in Maryland, Vermont, and West Virginia and is currently a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP). He obtained his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Southern California and the University of Maryland, respectively. He started his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Albany College of Pharmacy in 2010 and then joined the school of pharmacy at the University of Charleston in 2016, where he serves as the Professor & Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences. Dr. Fandy is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology, and his research focuses on oncology, pharmacology, and experimental therapeutics.

Requirements

Passing Grade

Participants must correctly enter the 4-digit evaluation access code provided into the test at the conclusion of the webinar and complete an activity evaluation. Credits will be reported automatically to CPE Monitor and/or CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile and if the course is completed on the same day of the webinar. If you fail to complete the attendance confirmation on the same day, please contact AchieveCE’s customer support to ensure your credits are reported.

Hardware Requirements
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.1+
  • iOS 10+
  • Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
  • Broadband Internet Connection: T1
  • Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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