ADHD Awareness

Course Overview

ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the different types of ADHD and how to recognise some key signs and symptoms. Beyond this the course will look at some of the possible causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated, including environmental changes, types of therapy and medication that can be prescribed.

About This Course

ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the different types of ADHD and how to recognise some key signs and symptoms. Beyond this the course will look at some of the possible causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated, including environmental changes, types of therapy and medication that can be prescribed.

The course concludes with some advice for people living with or caring for those with ADHD and provides some practical advice for supporting children, teenagers and adults with the condition.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the types of ADHD and recognise the numerous symptoms that need to be exhibited to help with diagnosis.
• Understand that that ADHD is chronic condition that runs from childhood right through to adulthood.
• State the methods of assessment that lead to diagnosis.
• Identify treatment regimes, from therapy to medical intervention.
• Understand how symptoms can be managed and how an individual with ADHD can be helped.

Who Is This Course For?

This course will prove useful to anyone who works with or has regular contact with children or adults with ADHD.

Using this course in Irish workplaces

This online course can support Irish employees, managers, supervisors and teams who need structured awareness of mental health, wellbeing or workplace support. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, documented training records or structured awareness before local instruction.

The course should be matched to the person's role, the organisation's policies, available support routes, escalation arrangements and the limits of the learner's responsibility.

Mental health and wellbeing training should support a healthier workplace culture, but it should not be used as a substitute for clinical advice, emergency support, HR procedures or competent professional input where those are needed.

Phoenix STS presents this online course with the course information PDF and sample certificate available on this page, so employers can review the content and completion evidence before assigning it.

Course information PDF

View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.

Sample certificate

View or download a sample certificate for this online course. The final certificate is issued through the online course platform after the learner successfully completes the course and assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the ADHD Awareness course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, induction plan or refresher training matrix includes this topic. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the learner's duties, workplace risks and any practical competence needed.

Can this online course stand on its own?

It can provide useful awareness and completion evidence, but it should be supported by local procedures, supervision, practical instruction or competency checks where the topic or role requires them.

What evidence is available before enrolment?

The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page allow managers to review the content and expected completion evidence before assigning it to a learner.

Does this replace professional mental health support?

No. It supports awareness and workplace understanding, but it does not replace clinical care, emergency support, occupational health advice or the employer's own escalation arrangements.

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