PTCAP: ADHD and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders

This module provides assessments, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies for Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),and Disruptive Behaviour Disorders.

The module also describes broad-based, brief interventions that can provide immediate relief and optimism for those affected by ADHD and other disruptive disorders.

After completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Part 1: Evidence-based, disorder-specific guidelines
• Explain how to detect and diagnose severe conditions causing significant impairment.
• Use evidence-based guidelines in combination with common elements for attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and disruptive behaviour disorders to provide targeted, frontline treatment.
• Recognize guidelines for appropriate referral and care coordination.
• Part 2: Common elements
• Summarize broad-based, brief interventions for ADHD and disruptive behaviour disorders based on the shared features of different evidence-based treatments.
• Discuss how to provide immediate relief and optimism.

This continuing professional development (CPD) program has been designed to consider the CanMEDS Family Medicine 2017 Physician Competency Framework,including the roles of:

• Medical Expert
• Collaborator
• Communicator
• Advocate