Course | ADHD Awareness by CPD Online College

Price

Original price: £24 + VAT (£4.80)

Description

This course will help you to understand ADHD better, it will look at the possible factors that could cause a child to have ADHD, the assessment that children can have if it is suspected they have ADHD and the support for them and their family after a diagnosis. We will also look at ADHD in adults and why it can be harder to diagnose.

All About This Course

This ADHD course will explore the environmental and genetic factors that could increase the risk of ADHD. You will look at the signs and symptoms of ADHD and the three main categories of ADHD. You will then look at the criteria that must be met before a formal diagnosis of ADHD can be made. You will also look at the different types of professionals that can carry out the assessment and what is involved. Finally, we will then go onto look at the support that is available for children with ADHD including within education, as well as support for parents. You will also explore the main policies and legislations in place surrounding ADHD.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
Fully CPD registered
Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
Fully endorsed and recognised
Covers all required legislation and practices
Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units Covered on This Course

Introduction to ADHD
In the first unit we will be exploring what ADHD is. You will also look at how it is often linked to other medical conditions. As well as explore some theories about what causes ADHD

Causes of ADHD
In this unit you will look at how environment and genetic factors could increase the risk of ADHD, as well as looking at why ADHD is so widely misunderstood.

Signs and symptoms of ADHD
This unit will look at how you can recognise signs and symptoms of children with ADHD, as well as how they can be presented differently in girls and boys.

Diagnosing ADHD
In this unit we will look at what criteria needs to be met before a formal diagnosis can be made. As well as how to support those affected by the diagnosis.

Living with ADHD
This unit will be look at the types of support that can be put into place to help people with ADHD, as well as their families.

ADHD within education
This unit will look at what difficulties there is surrounding those with ADHD in education. It will also look at how teacher can help to support them.

Understanding the law surrounding special educational needs and ADHD
In the final unit we will explore the legislations surrounding ADHD and why they are important to have in place.

CPD Certified

Established in 1996, the CPD certification Service work with a variety of colleges, universities and training providers to uphold quality provision in professional development. All of our courses are fully CPD Certified through the largest organisation for continuous professional development in the UK - the CPD Certification Service. This means that each course is thoroughly checked to meet exacting standards and ensures that CPD points are awarded upon completion.

ROSPA Approved Courses

RoSPA assured training course
This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.

Is this ADHD Awareness course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course, you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate.

How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when it's recommended completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the ADHD Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.

What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.