Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Group Homes.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2
Approval # 224-0143-32539
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0143-32582
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2;
Approval # 224-0143-32639.
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2034222
This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Outline:
I. Introduction a. Course description b. Checkpoint: questions c. Course overview d. Introduction and overview of ADHD i. Epidemiology of ADHD ii. Neurodevelopmental disorder iii. Worldwide prevalence iv. Gender differences v. Checkpoint: questions II. History and understanding of the disorder a. Primary symptoms i. Three subtypes b. Checkpoint: questions III. Causes of ADHD a. Heritability/genetics b. Environmental considerations c. Checkpoint: questions IV. ADHD and the brain a. Brain basics – anatomy i. Cortex: four lobes/regions ii. Checkpoint: questions iii. Hemispheres iv. Thalamus, caudate nucleus v. Checkpoint: questions vi. Limbic system vii. Checkpoint: questions b. Reticular Activating System (RAS) c. Structural and functional changes d. Checkpoint: questions e. Changes in brain activity i. Brain networks ii. Neurotransmitters iii. Under- or overactivity iv. Checkpoint: questions f. Nervous system i. Neurons, neurotransmitters, synaptic process ii. Checkpoint: questions V. Identification and treatment a. Identification i. Collaborative model ii. Quick review of diagnostic criteria iii. Additional common symptoms iv. Age of diagnosis v. Normal vs. abnormal behaviors vi. Stimulation vii. Emotional regulation viii. Gender differences ix. Checkpoint: questions b. Assessment process i. Reasons for referral ii. Understanding ADHD as a disability 1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) iii. Diagnosis 1. Diagnostic process a. Medical evaluation b. Comprehensive evaluation i. Specialist referral(s): neuropsychological, OT, SLP, educational, and ASD assessments c. Diagnosis in adulthood iv. Co-occurring conditions 1. Obesity 2. Sensory problems 3. Affective disorders 4. Substance use disorders 5. Traumatic brain injuries v. Checkpoint: questions c. Treatment i. Medication ii. Therapy
Cynthia McDaniel MSN RN, is a nurse and administrative consultant in long term care. She is the CEO of ElderWise Inc, a senior living consulting and education group. Cynthia has worked as a nurse consultant for the States of Oregon and Washington, a geriatric care manager, a regional director of clinical operations for a senior living company, and an assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing. Her research in assisted living focused on the characteristics of residents in assisted living communities and the role of the nurse in assisted living. Cynthia holds a Master's of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University in nursing education. She is a Fellow of the Sigma Theta Tau/John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy. Disclosure: Cynthia McDaniel, MSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Instructor: Catherine Zimmerman, LICSW, ACHP-SW, CSW-G
Catherine Zimmerman is a licensed independent clinical social worker who has a private practice providing counseling services to people of all ages and all stages of their lives. She is a freelance healthcare writer and speaker specializing in mental health, ethics, hospice and palliative care, gerontological topics, substance misuse, caregiving, stress and trauma. Zimmerman received her master's degree from Portland State University thirty years ago and is certified in clinical social work-Gerontology. Zimmerman supervises and mentors therapists seeking licensure in Oregon or Washington states. She is the current President of the Washington chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and has provided public presentations on over twenty topics and has numerous published works. Disclosure: Catherine Zimmerman, LICSW, ACHP-SW, CSW-G has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.