Switching Stimulants in ADHD: Advanced Strategies & Training for Psychiatrists & Mental Health Practitioners

About The Course

Master the strategies of switching stimulants for ADHD by learning the foundational principles and simple rules of thumb for prescribing and transitioning. Gain expertise in formulation-specific considerations, pharmacokinetic factors, and equivalence multipliers when transitioning between stimulant medications. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your clinical practice or stay updated with the latest advancements, this course will enhance your clinical skills and hone your ADHD management proficiency.

Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:

• Psychiatrists
• General Practitioners (GPs)
• Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNPs)
• Psychologists
• Mental health professionals
• Clinicians working in or expanding into psychiatry and mental health care

Accreditation Information:

• Psychiatry Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with the RANZCP and other relevant psychiatric and mental health organisations.
• GP Accreditation:
  • The course is RACGP-accredited for general practitioners.
  • Principles and Strategies for Switching Stimulants in ADHD is part of the ADHD Clinical Training Program | 7-Course Series, which is RACGP, ACRRM, and GPMHSC accredited for 24.5 CPD hours and 10 FPS CPD hours and approved for 3 days online RPGP..

What You'll Learn

• Key principles in prescribing and switching stimulants in ADHD
• Formulation specific and Pharmacokinetic considerations
• General principles of good practice in switching stimulants
• Equivalence multipliers

Course Programme

1 Module | 1 hour total length

Course Description

Master the strategies of switching stimulants for ADHD

Navigate the complexities of switching ADHD medications with precision. Develop expertise in prescribing and transitioning new stimulants for ADHD using foundational principles. Designed for healthcare professionals, clinicians, and researchers, this course serves as your go-to resource for mastering the intricacies of ADHD medication management.

You will learn the foundational principles and simple rules of thumb for prescribing and transitioning ADHD stimulants, and explore formulation-specific and pharmacokinetic factors when transitioning patients to new stimulants. You will also delve into equivalence multipliers and study best practices when switching between various formulations, such as MPH IR to MPH XR; MPH IR to MPH LA; MPH to AMPH; or non-stimulant medications like Guanfacine.

Throughout this course, you’ll be equipped with practical strategies, evidence-based insights, case studies, and tools such as ADHD medication charts to optimize your learning. We will also cover over-the-counter stimulants and the latest developments in new ADHD medications. 

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to manage switching of stimulants in ADHD treatment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your clinical practice or stay updated with the latest advancements, our course will enhance your clinical skills and hone your ADHD management proficiency.

While our Academy members enjoy exclusive access to a range of courses and webinars (including this course) with their annual membership, we’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase it individually! Click here – Switching Stimulants in ADHD: Advanced Strategies & Training for Psychiatrists & Mental Health Practitioners.

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Navigate the complexities of switching stimulants for ADHD by learning the key principles and formulation-specific factors of transitioning medications.