Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - 5Units

The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with research on the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD, including risk factors, health factors, and treatment approaches. Since educators, parents, and mental healthcare practitioners are at a higher than average risk of encountering a child or client who can be diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, the ability to identify the problem and generate some initial treatment strategies is appropriate.

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the course of practice.

Teaching Methods

CEUstore.com provides continuing education opportunities for the clinician or practitioner via the World Wide Web. Each person who chooses a course, absorbs the information provided, and subsequently scores 70% or above on the associated test will be provided a certificate of completion that will show the clinician or practitioner has mastered the information provided. Following that procedure each clinician or practitioner will be provided the opportunity to evaluate the process so that CEUstore.com will be able to determine if its objectives are accurate, relevant, and appropriate. Other methods for feedback from customers at CEUstore.com are also provided on this site. Each clinician or practitioner is encouraged to communicate with CEUstore.com via these methods.

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives of this course include assisting the learner to identify symptoms and characteristics of ADD and ADHD. Armed with this knowledge, the health care provider, teacher, social worker, or foster parent can more readily know what modalities of treatment to provide or seek for the child who is afflicted with this disorder. Some treatment modalities are discussed in the course.

Skill Development

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify statistical information related to ADHD.
2. Understand and identify psychosocial factors associated with ADHD.
3. Enhance understanding of health risks associated with ADHD.
4. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of efficacy in different treatment approaches.
5. Correctly answer 70% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.