Building Competency in Adult ADHD Assessment and Management
This is an extensive course on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for students, teachers, and all healthcare professionals including Social workers, Nurses, Nurse practitioners Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Physicians
What you’ll learn
- 1. Understand the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- 2. Recognize the impact of ADHD on an individual’s daily life and functioning.
- 3. Learn about evidence-based treatment options for ADHD, including medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes.
- 4. Understand the importance of early identification and intervention for ADHD.
- 5. Understand the impact of ADHD on family dynamics and learn strategies for supporting individuals with ADHD and their families.
- 6. Learn about the latest research on ADHD and its management..
- 7. Understand the importance of working with a multidisciplinary team, including medical providers, mental health professionals, and educators.
- 8. Learn strategies for managing symptoms and improving functioning in various settings, such as school, work, and home.
- 9. Be familiar with the required accommodations in the educational and workplace setting..
- 10. Develop skills for communication and collaboration with individuals with ADHD, their families, and other professionals..
Course Content
- Introduction to the course –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- 1. Definition, History and prevalence of ADHD –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- 2. Causes of ADHD –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- 3. Diagnosis of ADHD –> 1 lecture • 12min.
- 4. Presentations of ADHD –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- 5. Differential Diagnoses of ADHD –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- 6. Comorbid Conditions in Adults with ADHD –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- 7. Symptoms of ADHD in Adults –> 1 lecture • 13min.
- 8. Personality Changes due to untreated ADHD –> 1 lecture • 2min.
- 9. Treatment of Adult ADHD –> 1 lecture • 13min.
- 10. Complications of ADHD if left untreated –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- Practice test –> 0 lectures • 0min.
- References –> 1 lecture • 1min.
Requirements
This is an extensive course on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for students, teachers, and all healthcare professionals including Social workers, Nurses, Nurse practitioners Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Physicians
It is an evidence based course with numerous accredited references which will be found at the end of the course.
The course will cover the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, personality changes, consequences , differential diagnoses and much more.
The format of the course is online PowerPoint with narration, self-paced which enables learner to study anytime and from anywhere
The course objectives are that participants will be able to identify signs and symptoms of ADHD and understand their patients challenges and needs and to learn different treatment options .
Health providers will be able to learn everything on ADHD and teach their students and diagnose and manage their patients confidently and efficiently
This course is for professionals who has the willingness and desire to learn and to teach however participants with medical knowledge or background will benefit from this course
The course is less than 2 hours, this time was chosen intentionally in order to keep participants engaged and to ensure course completion
It will be instructed by Dr. Jabir Jassam. A practicing family physician in Canada with an extensive experience and qualifications in mental health including Diploma and Master degree in Psychiatry. Dr. Jassam is an author of two books on ADHD in two different languages. Please read the full bio