Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
Dr. Ellen M Whyte presents the online training “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults,” tailored for healthcare professionals. This program will teach you how to effectively evaluate suspected ADHD cases, discuss comprehensive treatment strategies, and examine common medication options, enhancing your expertise and improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, and Other Healthcare Professional.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review the evaluation process when ADHD is suspected
- Discuss treatment for adults with ADHD
- Examine common medication options
Presenter:
Ellen M Whyte, MD
Clinical Chief, WPH Geriatric Psychiatry
Medical Director, WPH Integrated Behavioral Health in PC
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Dr. Whyte discloses she is an ABIM Nephrology LKA approval committee member. Dr. Whyte also discloses she is remunerated for work as an expert witness in cases related to the treatment of hyponatremia by attorneys for both plaintiff and defense.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn ABIM MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh 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 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Pharmacotherapeutic/pharmacology content contained within each presentation has been calculated and designated in the course agenda. The total hours will be noted on your certificate. Click here for a specific list of the hours awarded for each presentation.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 0.75 ABIM MOC II
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 0.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 0.25 Pharmacotherapeutic
- 0.75 Attendance
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