Thyroid Ultrasound Using ACR TI-RADS™

This educational activity allows the learner to further develop their interpretation proficiency of thyroid nodules by using ACR TI-RADS to reduce unnecessary biopsies.

This activity is divided into a pre-test comprised of seven cases, followed by 18 learning cases (with case feedback), and a post-test of seven cases.

The learner will assess each case for sonographic features including composition, echogenicity, margins, shape, and echogenic foci, to determine the risk category.

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Learning Objectives


  1. Recognize the use of ACR TI-RADS for thyroid nodules on ultrasound to categorize risk of malignancy.
  2. Describe the difference between thyroid nodule signs under categories of composition, echogenicity, margins, shape and echogenic foci. 
  3. Identify nodules that do not need further biopsy or follow-up ultrasound.

Instructions for Claiming Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit

Instructions to Receive Credit

To receive credit for the activity participants must:

1. Complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or higher, a maximum of 3 attempts will be allowed. 
2. Complete the post-activity evaluation and claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.

 

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

The ACR Disclosure Policy:  The American College of Radiology (ACR) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ACR are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months.  All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ACR in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ACR to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ACR. 

The following planners and managers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

Jenny Hoang, MBBS, Franklin Tessler, MD, William Middleton, MD, FACR, Louise Davies, MD, MS, Cassie Vivian-Davis, Lauren Attridge, Valerie Kasdan, and Alexis LaCount.

The following faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

Naykky Singh Ospina and Juan P. Brito, MD, MSc.

 

Accreditation and Designation Statements


Credit Designation Statement

The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.0  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement

The American College of Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Release: 02/09/2024
CME Expires:  02/09/2027 

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR at info@acr.org.