Diploma in ADHD Program
Diploma in ADHD Program
Antara Institute of Health Sciences, the educational wing of Antara Society of Mental Health Sciences believes that mental health caregivers need to be trained in providing basic care to mentally ill patients in clinical and community setting. Antara Society of Mental Health Sciences is a voluntary, non-profit, secular and charitable organization founded in 2021. One of the objectives of the society is to develop mental health sciences and train competent professionals to treat mental health patients by setting up learning centers, knowledge hubs, and other related initiatives. We aim to promote education through rights-based approaches for all people.
Course Description
The Diploma in ADHD Program course is designed to equip professionals in the field of Psychiatry and Education with a comprehensive scientific and technical knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in various age groups. Students will examine ADHD from a medical standpoint and take into account the personal experiences of those with ADHD. The objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary knowledge on the causes, possible treatments, and supportive strategies for individuals with ADHD.
Who will benefit from this course?
This course will benefit health professionals, educators, and students who are interested in advancing their skills in understanding ADHD. If you are a professional who works with children, such as support teams, foster carers, or those who support adults affected by ADHD, this course is highly recommended for you. Take the next step in your professional career and enrol in the Diploma in ADHD Program today!
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, the students will learn,
- Impact of living with ADHD
- Impact on parents, and guardians
- ADHD and comorbidities
- Diagnosing ADHD
- Culture, gender and diagnosis
- Genetics and ADHD
- ADHD and the environment
- Brain chemistry and ADHD
- Parent training
- Treatments and Intervention for ADHD
Course of Studies:
1 year (July 2024 to June 2025)
Distribution of the course in weeks:
- Teaching theory and practice: 25 weeks
(1 hour a day x 2 days a week x 25 weeks: 1x2x25 = 50 hours) - Clinical Practice at AIHS: 15 weeks
(6 hours a day x 1 day a week x 15 weeks: 6x1x15= 90 hours) - Examination (including preparation): 4 weeks
- Public Holidays: 4 weeks
Examination Scheme:
Mode of Examination: English and Bengali
Attendance
The structure of the training program will be as outlined above for all students.
- A minimum attendance of 80% is necessary for appearing in the final qualifying examination.
- Attendance will be counted only for full-day participation and there will not be any attendance given for part-day participation.
- Students are required to meet all course requirements within a stipulated period from the date of registration.
- Permission for leave of absence due to illness or other extraordinary circumstances needs to be taken from the course director.
- For absence exceeding 3 days, the student must either take prior permission / submit a medical certificate, if applicable.The course director alone reserves the right to grant / revoke continuation of the candidature under the program and his/her decision will be final.
Evaluation Mechanism
- Evaluation will be done through different formats (Written exam, Field Report, Case submissions, Practicum/Viva exam).
- Final assessment will be conducted by AIHS.
Final assessment will be conducted by AIHS.
- Theory: 50 marks
- Practical: 50 marks Total: 100 marks
Certification:
A certificate titled – ‘Diploma in ADHD Program’
is awarded upon successful completion of the course which will state that
- i) Candidate has completed the course
- ii) Candidate has passed the prescribed examination.
Eligibility for the Course
12th/ AISSCE/ Higher Secondary Certificate
What will be Your Work Prospects after the Course?
After completion of the course, the candidates will be equipped to work as caregivers and physicians for children and adolescents with ADHD in settings such as:
- Households.
- Educational institutions (schools, colleges & universities).
- Child guidance centres in hospitals (government/private), clinics (government/private) and independent health care centres.
Admission Procedure
The admission form can be downloaded from the prospectus or obtained from the AIHS office and submitted there.
Important note: Applicants from marginalized sections will be given preference. Deserving candidates will be given the scholarship.
Course Fees
Registration Fees ₹. 2,000/-
Tuition Fees ₹. 22,000/-
Curriculum
| Module | Topic | Hours |
| 1 – Understanding life with ADHD | 1.1 Introduction to the Course
1.2 Characteristics and prevalence of ADHD |
7 |
| 2 – Experiencing ADHD | 2.1 Impact on parents and caregivers
2.2 ADHD and comorbidities |
7 |
| 3 – Diagnosing ADHD | 3.1 Diagnosing ADHD with DSM-5
3.2 Diagnosing ADHD with ICD-10 and ICD-11 |
4 |
| 3.3 The diagnostic process
3.4 Culture, gender and diagnosis |
3 | |
| 4 – Risk factors for ADHD | 4.1 Genetics and ADHD
4.2 ADHD and the environment |
7 |
| 5 – ADHD and the brain | 5.1 Brain circuits and selective attention
5.2 Brain chemistry and ADHD |
4 |
| 5.3 Candidate genes and dopamine
5.4 The dopamine theory of ADHD |
3 | |
| 6 – Approaches to managing ADHD | 6.1 Parent training
6.2 Cognitive behavioural therapy |
4 |
| 6.3 Medication: stimulant treatment
6.4 Medication: non-stimulant treatment |
4 | |
| 7 – Wellness of Caregivers
|
7.1 Dealing with Denial – Yours and Theirs
7.2 Preparing for What Comes After Caregiving Is Over |
7 |
| Total | 50 |