academics professionnelle - Differential diagnosis of ADHD in adults

academics : Differential diagnoses of ADHD in adults

academics objectives :

Based on a multidisciplinary approach, the aim of this academics program is to provide a better understanding of methods for clear, reliable diagnosis, using appropriate tools.
After a general presentation of current recommendations on ADHD, the methodology for categorical diagnosis and differential diagnosis will be explored in depth, with a focus on clinical reasoning. Secondly, detailed and concrete illustrations of frequent ADHD differentials will be presented: autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality and bipolar disorders.
Finally, the pharmacological strategy for adult ADHD will be presented, so that every clinician can understand the ins and outs of such a diagnosis. The aim is to help clinicians guide this population towards free and informed choices.

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TARGETED SKILLS :

  • Master the behavioral manifestations, evolution and temporality, functional impact and differential diagnoses of ADHD.
  • Knowledge of recommended diagnostic tools.
  • Understand the cognitive processes underlying clinical reasoning and the principles of clinical reasoning.
  • Differentiate ADHD from other mental health disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder.
  • Understanding the pharmacological approach
  • Reflecting critically on professional practice

academics advantages:

  • The pace of academics is specially adapted to allow the continuation of professional activity.
  • Active teaching method, alternating theoretical input and practical exercises
  • Presentations by professionals specializing in adult TND and patients diagnosed with TND
  • Theoretical and practical contributions based on the reality of private and institutional practice

PUBLICS :

  • General practitioners and specialists.
  • Clinical psychologists

PREREQUISITES

  • Be a state-qualified psychologist, doctor or healthcare professional with a state diploma.
  • Application file (CV and covering letter) submitted to the pedagogical council for assessment.

ADMISSION DEADLINES :

  • Send application 15 days before academics begins.

VAPP GATEWAY :

  • If you don't have the required diploma, you can enter the academics program via Validation des Acquis Personnels et Professionnels (VAPP): vapp@univ-smb.fr. See our dedicated page.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY :

21 h academics : 3 days in November 2024.

  • Diagnostic methodology (7h)
  • ADHD - ASD differential and pharmacological approach to ADHD (7h)
  • ADHD - borderline personality / bipolar disorder differential (7h)

Possibility of taking one or more à la carte days.

RYTHM :

Start of academics : November of the current calendar year.

LOCATIONS :

UFR Lettres, Langues, Sciences Humaines (LLSH)
Université Savoie Mont Blanc
Jacob-Bellecombette University Campus
73000 Jacob-Bellecombette

RATES :

Full diploma cycle (21h) :

Achievement rate 2022: 100%.

Satisfaction rate 2022: 92

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