UF BHH 2025 Skill-Building Series: Module 1 - Pediatric Psychotropic Prescribing 101 - ADHD

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 12:00 AM - Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM

This monthly series is part of the formal educational component of the North Central Florida Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative, part of the Statewide Behavioral Health Initiative out of the Florida Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services (the North Central Florida Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative Hub is funded by a grants/contract from Children’s Medical Services). The Hub provides consultation to pediatric PCP’s as well as care coordination support for therapy and other community resources. This series was developed by the UF Behavioral Health Hub to enhance the knowledge base, skills, and competencies necessary for pediatric primary care practitioners to provide entry level behavioral health services to children and families within their practices. ECHO trainings will be conducted on a monthly basis (every third Thursday at noon) via Zoom. Modules will be presented by local experts in the diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the most prevalent mental health concerns seen in patients age 0-21 and will include a brief PowerPoint presentation followed by a group case discussion. Topics include: Pediatric Psychotropic Prescribing for ADHD, Depression and Anxiety, Effective Treatment of Disruptive Behavioral Disorders, Use of Screening and Diagnostic Tools to Assist in Mental Health Assessment, Management of Suicidality in the Pediatric Practice, Motivating Families to Engage in Behavioral Health Services, and Identification of Psychosis in Children and Youth. These modules earn FREE CMEs (1 credit per module) with successful completion of the evaluation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance Certificate (1.00 hours)

1. Recognize the historical shifts around understanding and managing ADHD
2. Identify the varied diagnostic presentations of ADHD
3. Review the prevalence and demographics of ADHD
4. Recognize common side effects from stimulant medications and how to counsel parents about them
5. Choose appropriate treatments for ADHD, including stimulant and nonstimulant options, along with non-pharmacologic recommendations for parents and families

The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Credit Designation

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For activity related questions, please contact
Name: Stephanie Gann
Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact
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