Treating ADHD Training

Training Course: Treating ADHD

• Duration: 1 hour
• Training Period: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024
• Maximum Participants: 15
• Cost: Free for All Staff and Contractors (including B2B and Traditional)

Course Description (Objective/Purpose):
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals of all ages. Symptoms may include difficulties with focus, concentration, and impulse control. Treating individuals with ADHD can be challenging, but this course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to identify treatment options, including medication, and to effectively apply and adapt interventions to support therapeutic goals.

Course Outline:

Section 1: ADHD in Youth and Adults

• What is ADHD?
• Treatment Options Across All Ages
• Quick Check
• Key Takeaways

Section 2: Treatment Options for Children and Adolescents

• Therapeutic Goals to Address Treatment
• Behavioral Interventions
• Educational Interventions and Accommodations
• Parent and Caregiver Programs
• Quick Check
• Key Takeaways

Section 3: Treatment Options for Adults

• Therapeutic Goals to Address in Treatment
• Therapy Practices
• ADHD Coaching
• Reasonable Accommodations for Adults
• Quick Check
• Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

• Course Summary
• Course Contributor
• Resources
• References

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize how to identify ADHD symptoms that should be the focus of treatment.
• Indicate three treatment options for ADHD in children and adolescents.
• Identify three treatment options for ADHD in adults.
• Determine how to apply and adapt interventions to support therapeutic goals in ADHD treatment.

Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Dr. Amanda Gayle earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia’s Counseling and Testing Center and a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department. With over 15 years of private practice experience in North Carolina, Dr. Gayle has focused on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.

Accommodation Request:
SCARF welcomes participants from all backgrounds and abilities. Information on requesting reasonable accommodations due to a disability or chronic medical condition is available on the Provider Dashboard. If you are unable to access the Dashboard or have additional questions, please contact the Helpdesk at HelpDesk@Scarffl.com.