Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ADHD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Name three main characteristics and diagnostic criteria of ADHD.
Describe medication treatments available for ADHD.
Identify non-pharmacological treatment options for ADHD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to ADHD
Overview
Symptoms of ADHD
Demographics and Risk Factors
Section 2: Diagnosis and Assessment
ADHD Assessment
Exclusion of Other Conditions
Monitoring and Ongoing Assessment
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment Strategies
A Multimodal Treatment Approach
Pharmacological Options
Managing ADHD Through Behavioral Therapies
Educational Support and Accommodations
Dietary and Lifestyle Modifications
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Emily Allen
Emily is a graduate of UNC Wilmington, where she earned an MSN in Nursing Education in 2021. She is an experienced perianesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse and has cared for a wide variety of inpatient and ambulatory surgical patients. Emily has served as a Charge Nurse in UNC’s Ambulatory Care PACU and holds her CPAN certification from the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC). Her passion for education has led her to a position as a content writer at Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.