COURSE INFORMATION
This online continuing education course provides a comprehensive overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. This course will discuss what ADHD looks like in adults and how they can manage their symptoms. It will also teach individuals the importance of executive functioning and how ADHD can interfere with those skills. Progression in the course then focuses on applying effective coping and management skills to help alleviate symptoms of attention deficit. An in-depth exploration of interventions is provided. Participants will learn tools available to help individuals with ADHD and understand co-morbid conditions that often come along with this disorder. Students will learn organizational skills and tools to help an adult with this disorder get organized with their life. Course Code: AD 510. Contact hours of education = 45.
Pre-requisite: you must have successfully completed AD 500 “Foundations of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Consulting, before registering for this CE Course.
This course is specifically designed for those qualifying professionals who are studying to meet the education requirements for application for certification as a Certified Attention Deficit Consultant , by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc.
BOARD APPROVALS:
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education by the South Carolina Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider # 4637. Access information
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals (The Provider) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider number # CEP 15595 for 45 Contact Hours.
This course, which is approved by the Florida State Board Of Nursing (CE Provider # 50-11975) also has the following Board of Nursing Approvals, for 45 contact hours of CE
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Georgia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Professional Registered Nurses. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
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Instructor/Course Author: Helen Nieves LMHC
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TIME FRAME: You are allotted two years from the date of enrollment, to complete all of the required courses in this specialty program. There are no set time-frames, other than the two year allotted time. If you do not complete the course within the two-year time-frame, you will be removed from the course and an “incomplete” will be recorded for you in our records. Also, if you would like to complete the course after this two-year expiration time, you would need to register and pay the course tuition fee again.
TEXTBOOK:
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD. Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships by Russell A. Barkley, PhD with Christine M. Benton. The Guilford Press, 2022.
ISBN 978-1-4625-4685-5 (paperback)
ISBN 978-1-4625-4752-4 (hardcover).
You are required to order your own copy of the textbook. Please be sure to order your book as soon as possible so that you can begin your course of study.
Link to Purchase on Amazon.com: click here
GRADING: You must achieve a passing score of at least 70% to complete this course and receive the 45 hours of awarded continuing education credit. There are no letter grades assigned. You will receive notice of your total % score. Those who score below the minimum of 70% will be contacted by us and options for completing additional course work to achieve a passing score, will be presented.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand ADHD in adults
- Understand and cope with the limitations of ADHD
- Have practical guidance about treatment options
- Know what is needed for an evaluation
- Develop strategies to avoid difficulties in all areas of life
- Understand how ADHD affects life
- Know the latest facts about ADHD
- Develop practical strategies to help increase strengths and achieve goals
- Understand how to control impulses and self-control
- Understand weaknesses in executive functioning
- Understand and identify co-morbid conditions found in ADHD
- Understanding how drugs can increase negative effects of ADHD
- Identify the effects ADHD has on daily functioning
- Identify tips for success
- Learn different treatment options
- Understanding how medication can help with symptoms of ADHD
COURSE CONTENT
A brief abstract of content:
- Understanding ADHD
- Executive functioning
- Steps toward diagnosing
- Medication management
- Money management
- Organizational skills
- Memory management
- Self-regulation
- Self-motivation
- Resisting impulses
- Co-morbid conditions