ADHD Assessment & Management
Level 7, DPP-aligned pathway for pharmacists building safe ADHD services.
Confidently assess, diagnose, and monitor ADHD in practice
Clinical reasoning, shared decision-making, documentation, and ongoing monitoring so you can deliver safe ADHD pathways under supervision.
About Level 7
Master’s-level rigour, portfolio-ready outputs
Level 7 mirrors master’s standards: critical appraisal, evidence-based practice, and work-based learning that contributes to prescribing sign-off.
Mapped to NG87
NICE ADHD guidance with monitoring, safeguarding, and shared decision-making built in.
Portfolio evidence
Clinic write-ups, titration plans, and reflective accounts ready for DPP review.
Course format
- Bite-sized e-learning mapped to Level 7 outcomes with critical appraisal tasks.
- Live case webinars with practising DPPs and psychiatrists.
- Templates for titration plans, cardiovascular baseline, and monitoring schedules.
- Mentor feedback on two submitted cases plus reflective entries.
What you will cover
Key ADHD prescribing topics—expand each item to see what’s inside the pathway.
How do you structure an ADHD assessment?
Use DSM‑5/ICD‑11 criteria with validated rating scales, collateral history, and rule out mimics such as sleep, thyroid, mood, or substance issues.
What risks and red flags should I watch for?
Safeguarding concerns, suicide/overdose risk, neurological red flags, and escalation points for specialist referral or urgent care.
How do I start and titrate medication safely?
Begin with baselines (BP, pulse, weight/BMI), use slow titration, manage side effects early, and know when to pause or switch.
What monitoring and review schedule should I follow?
Set clear follow-up cadence, repeat cardiovascular and weight checks, track outcomes, and adjust dose based on response and tolerability.
How do I handle shared decisions and consent?
Discuss risks/benefits, capacity, and co-produce plans with patients and carers; document consent and safety advice clearly.
What governance and audit evidence do I need?
Maintain structured notes, SOPs, and audits for prescribing safety, including monitoring logs and service quality checks.
Clinic scenario
Adult with concentration issues, sleep debt, and anxiety seeking assessment.
- Use a validated rating scale and rule out mimics.
- Agree a medication trial with cardiovascular baseline and monitoring plan.
- Safety-net, set review points, and document shared decisions.