In Introduction to ADHD for Care and Education Workers - Key Topics

Learn the key points you need to know about ADHD in this course.

  • What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

  • What causes ADHD?

  • Prevalence in the UK

  • Common features of ADHD

  • Recognising hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention

  • Living with ADHD

  • ADHD in children and adults

  • Long-term outlook with and without treatment

  • Overview of ADHD treatment approaches

  • Support for people with ADHD in healthcare and education

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Define ADHD and describe the three core symptom domains

  • Understand UK prevalence estimates and explain how presentation and recognition can differ by gender across the lifespan

  • Identify observable behaviours that may indicate each symptom domain and distinguish them from common alternative explanations

  • Outline the typical ADHD diagnosis pathway in the UK, including the roles of schools, primary care and specialist services

  • Describe ADHD presentations (predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive and combined) and explain how these may change over time

  • Apply practical, strengths-based support strategies in education and healthcare settings, including reasonable adjustments and trauma-informed approaches

  • Learn about treatments that are available

  • Recognise common co-occurring conditions and sleep difficulties, and identify when to escalate for further assessment

  • Understand Myths around ADHD

Why Choose This Course?

ACI Training & Consultancy is a leading provider of health, social care and training to the education sector in the UK, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality online courses that meet the needs of healthcare and education professionals and organisations. Our Introduction to ADHD course is developed by experienced clinicians and educators, ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date and relevant information.

  • Course Format: Interactive

  • Accessible: Learn anytime, anywhere, on any device (computer, tablet, phone, iPad, iPhone)

  • Designed for busy healthcare professionals, this course covers the topics you need to know

  • Engaging: Incorporates interactive elements

  • Accredited: Earn a certificate of completion to demonstrate your understanding of ADHD

  • Affordable: Offers excellent value for money. Course bundles and Volume Discounts are also available, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Instructions

    2. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    3. Course

    4. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course is designed for healthcare and education professionals who may work in a care home, domiciliary care, other healthcare and education settings, to gain an understanding of ADHD.

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