Evidence-Based Practices for the Assessment & Treatment of ADHD

This course for the interdisciplinary health care team (RN, MD, APP, EMS) provides a review of the screening measures, non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. The course also includes discussion of challenges in caring for pediatric patients with ADHD.

Estimated time for completion: 1 hour

Target Audience

Nurses, Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, EMS

Learner Outcomes

As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to ADHD in order to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Outline common evidence-based screening measures used in medical settings for identification of ADHD/Disruptive Behaviors.
  • Describe non-pharmacological evidence-based treatments for ADHD/Disruptive Behaviors.
  • Summarize pharmacological treatments for ADHD.
  • Discuss challenging cases and treatment approach in primary care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD
Course opens: 
09/09/2024
Course expires: 
09/30/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States

Faculty Presenters:

Sandra Fritsch, MD
Medical Director, Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Medical Director, CoPPCAP
Anschutz Endowed Chair for Clinical Excellence in Pediatric Mental Health
Professor, University of Colorado, Department of Psychiatry

Jessica Hawks, PhD
Francescon Family Endowed Chair of Mood Disorders
Clinical Director, Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Departtment of Psychiatry

Peer Reviewer:

Lauren Egbert Eckhart, PsyD
Associate Professor, Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinical Director, Colorado Springs Division of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Children’s Hospital Colorado

 

All planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

 

Medical
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nursing
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This educational activity for 1 nursing contact hour(s) is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.

EMS
Children’s Hospital Colorado is a State of Colorado recognized EMS Training Group (CO-049) and will provide 1 continuing education credit(s) for all pre-hospital providers.

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course.

Criteria to Obtain Continuing Education Certificate
Complete this course
Obtain a passing score with a minimum of 70% on post assessment quiz
Complete the course evaluation

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Colorado State EMS
  • 1.00 NCPD

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

You will need access to the internet, speakers or a headset to participate in this course.