2024-2026 EEH Enduring: Iron Deficiency

Course Instructions

Registration is required for this online activity so that we can effectively track requirements needed for the Illinois State license renewal requirements if needed.

Completion Requirements:  To gain credit for this online activity, participants must view the entire video, complete the post-test attestation, and complete the evaluation and follow-up survey. Credits are not applied until the Post-Test and evaluation/follow-up survey are completed.

Technology Requirements:  Participants will need a computer with access to the internet and sound to complete this course.

Estimated Time to Completion:   60 min.

Additional Resources Completion: 0 min.

Computer Requirements: Participants will need a computer with access to the internet and sound to complete the course requirements.

Release date: August 30, 2024              Expiration date:  August 29, 2026

*Due to requirements of our CME accreditation, credits are not applied to transcripts for participants that do not complete the required post-tests and evaluations.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 11:00 AM - Friday, August 27, 2027, 1:00 PM, Online Enduring

In 2024, all Endeavor labs will be changing the serum ferritin lower limit reference range to 50ng/mL. This adjustment will result in more patients being diagnosed with iron deficiency. This change reflects a normal physiological ferritin range instead of the historically used Gaussian distribution, which has led to the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of iron deficiency, especially in women. This educational activity is specifically designed for providers to better understand the rationale for this new diagnostic threshold, how to interpret other iron labs appropriately, and to learn optimal ways to treat iron deficiency.

1. 1. Explain the rationale for recent ferritin reference range change at Endeavor that will result in more diagnoses of iron deficiency.
2. 2. Evaluate the available labs to diagnose iron deficiency and their pitfalls.
3. 3. Apply optimal ways to treat iron deficiency.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Endeavor Health: Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society to provided accredited continuing medical education. Endeavor Health: Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Endeavor Health: Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals Accredited CME Program adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.