Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

NCC Category Codes: NIC1; NNP1

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Describe the fetal development of the thyroid gland.
Discuss the screening and diagnosis of CH.
Identify the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Outline the treatment of CH.

Purpose of this CE Activity:

The purpose of this column is to discuss congenital hypothyroidism (CH) and its treatment as well as the role of neonatal screening.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to a computer with an Internet connection
Pass the posttest with a score of 80%
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date: September/October 2021
Review Date: October 28, 2024
Expiration Date: October 31, 2026

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Jeanne Perino MSN, APRN, NNP

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