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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the UK, yet it is still frequently missed, misread as poor behaviour, or identified late, particularly in women and girls. Care professionals who understand how ADHD presents are better placed to reduce distress, avoid unnecessary restrictive responses, and support people to live the lives they choose.
This CPD-accredited ADHD Awareness Course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and education or children's services staff working across residential care, domiciliary care, supported living and community settings. Learners will explore what ADHD is and how it is diagnosed, the three main presentations, common co-occurring conditions, the duties owed under the Equality Act 2010, and practical strategies for communication, routine, environment and reasonable adjustments. Complete this online ADHD Awareness course at your own pace.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1 hour
Quizzes covered in each module
Aligned with NICE NG87
Skills for Care aligned
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Recognise ADHD traits earlier and respond with understanding rather than assumptions about behaviour.
Reduce avoidable distress, restrictive practice and breakdowns in placements or support arrangements.
Make the reasonable adjustments people with ADHD are entitled to under the Equality Act 2010.
Communicate and plan care in a way that works with, rather than against, how a person's attention works.
Evidence neurodiversity awareness training with a recognised CPD certificate.
Did You Know?
NICE estimates that around 5% of children and 3-4% of adults in the UK have ADHD, and NHS England data indicates that hundreds of thousands of people are currently waiting for an ADHD assessment. Awareness training helps care professionals recognise unmet need earlier, respond to behaviour with understanding rather than restriction, and make the reasonable adjustments people are entitled to.
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Introduction to ADHD
Introduces what ADHD is as a neurodevelopmental condition, dispels common myths, and explains why awareness matters in health, social care and education settings.
How ADHD Presents Across the Lifespan
Explores the inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined presentations, and how signs differ between children, adolescents, adults and older people.
Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
Covers the UK diagnostic pathway, the role of specialist services, and the range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches recommended by NICE.
Co-occurring Conditions and Overlapping Needs
Explains how ADHD commonly occurs alongside anxiety, autism, learning disabilities and mood conditions, and why this affects assessment and support.
Legal Rights and Reasonable Adjustments
Explores duties under the Equality Act 2010 and what reasonable adjustments look like in care settings, workplaces and education.
Practical Support Strategies
Develops practical, person-centred strategies for communication, routine, environment, task-setting and de-escalation when supporting someone with ADHD.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Describe the UK assessment and treatment pathway and the legal rights of people with ADHD.
Apply practical, person-centred strategies and reasonable adjustments when supporting someone with ADHD.
FAQ
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development. Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of ongoing professional learning.
Does this course satisfy CQC inspection requirements?
This course is CPD accredited and aligned with the Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework, supporting employers in delivering recognised training. While CQC does not approve individual training courses, inspectors expect providers to ensure staff receive appropriate training and can demonstrate competence.
Is there an assessment at the end of the course?
Knowledge checks and assessments are included throughout the course to assess understanding of the learning covered in each module.
How long does this course take to complete?
The estimated duration is shown at the top of this page. The course is self-paced, so you can pause and return at any point, and your progress is saved.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A CPD-accredited digital certificate is issued on successful completion and can be downloaded straight away.
Can I buy this course for my team?
Yes. Courses can be purchased for an individual or for an organisation, with team progress and certificates managed through the CareLearner platform.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.