Diagnosis and Management of ADHD – PediaCast CME 082
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Description
- Dr Abigail Caserta and Dr Kristina Jiner visit the studio as we explore the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also considered: epidemiology, pathophysiology and best practices for supporting children and teens impacted by this common condition. We hope you can join us!
Instructions to obtain CME/CE Credit
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- Listen to the podcast.
- Complete the post test at Nationwide Children’s CloudCME.
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Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Presenters
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and recognize the signs and symptoms in children and teenagers.
- Formulate a differential diagnosis and work-up plan for signs and symptoms suggestive of ADHD.
- Utilize behavioral strategies and medications in the management of ADHD.
- Screen for common comorbidities of ADHD, including anxiety, depression and learning disorders.
Links
- Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s
- Psychiatric Crisis Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- On Our Sleeves: The Movement for Children’s Mental Health
- PediaCast Behavioral Health Playlist on SoundCloud
UpToDate
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Epidemiology and Pathogenesis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Clinical Features and Diagnosis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Treatment and Prognosis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Treatment with Medications
- Pharmacology of Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Sleep in Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Disclosure Statement
- No one in a position to control content has any relationships with commercial interests.
Commercial Support
- Nationwide Children’s has not received any commercial support for this activity.
CME/CE Information
- In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team. (1.0 ANCC contact hours; 1.0 ACPE hours; 1.0 CME hours)
- Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid for 2 years from the date of the activity. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Nationwide Children's Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Nationwide Children's Hospital maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.
- Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
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