Adults with ADHD - Live Online (3 CE)

Course Title: Adults with ADHD (3 CE)

CE Hours: 3

Target Audience: Psychologists, MFT, Social Workers, Counselors

Course Level: Intermediate

Content By: Molly Epps-Ouellette, CMHC

Course Format: This is a live, interactive online course taught by an instructor via Zoom. Participants are required to attend the live online workshop, participate in group discussion, and complete the course evaluation before earning the certificate of attendance.

Course Reviewed by: Jen Kolb, LCSW
Bio: Jennifer Kolb, LCSW; Social Work Consultant, reviewed and determined the course meets requirements for continuing education in the field of social work. This course is appropriate for masters and clinical level social workers. Jennifer graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She specializes in school-based psychotherapy with children and adolescents, as well as licensing exam coaching and preparation.

GGS Board Approvals: CAMFT, NBCC

Course Description:

This CE course provides an overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults, including information on the diagnosis, identification, conceptualization, and treatment of ADHD in adult populations. This course will also cover the history of ADHD in adult populations, the prevalence of diagnosis across demographic groups, common misconceptions about ADHD in adults, co-occurring diagnoses, ADHD and neurodiversity, and ethical considerations for treating ADHD in adult populations.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define 5 diagnostic characteristics of adult ADHD.

2. Identify 5 symptoms of inattention and 5 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity.

3. Identify 3 mental diagnoses that commonly co-occur with ADHD.

4. Design 3 intervention strategies for supporting clients with ADHD.

Course Completion Requirements:

Attendees must be present for the duration of the training as evidenced by the attendance report generated by Zoom, as well as complete the course evaluation to receive a certificate of credit. 

Evaluation:

The course evaluation is accessible in your student account. After completing the training, log into your GGS student account to complete the course evaluation. 

How certificate is issued:

Upon verification of attendance and completion of the course evaluation, each participant will be able to access a personal CE certificate of attendance in their student account.