Intro to ADHD

CADDRA Introduction to ADHD
for Healthcare Professionals

This introductory course is targeted at healthcare professionals, residents and trainees interested in learning how to assess, diagnose and treat ADHD.

It is available as a 5.5 hour accredited program or as four independent mini modules within a four-module series.

Participants will have ongoing access to the course materials once purchased.

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Learning Objectives

After completing this program, participants should be better able to:

1. Identify red flags for ADHD and tools for ADHD assesment and diagnosis

2. Differentiate ADHD from comorbidities and initiate and prioritise treatment for ADHD with comorbidities

3. Utilize ADHD medications according to ADHD Guidelines and troubleshoot for optimal response

4. Customize a psychosocial intervention plan

Target Audience

This introductory course is targeted at healthcare professionals, residents and trainees interested in learning how to assess, diagnose and treat ADHD.

Certificate Information

The CADDRA Introduction to ADHD for Healthcare Professionals learning program is available for free to all CADDRA  members. Non-members can purchase access.

This 2 credit-per-hour Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 11.0 Self-Learning certified credits (2 credits/hour).

This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 5.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance maintains responsibility for the program.

In order to claim credits, a CME certificate can be requested upon completion of each module.
Non-members program cost is 35CAD per module or 120CAD for all 4 modules.

Conflict of Interest Disclosures

This program is fully funded by CADDRA – Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance and has not received any external financial or in-kind support.

The development and planning of this learning activity was completed by an independent scientific planning committee. Content of this learning program is based on quality scientific evidence.

Links to Individual Presenters’ Conflict of Interest Declarations:

DR. SARA BINDER

DR. DORON ALMAGOR

DR. ELISABETH BAERG HALL

DR. JOAN FLOOD