( HS Lentzsch-Parcells 150116 2024) ADHD Medications: What Every Clinician Needs to Know
Tracking # 20-1273104
Course overview
Misconceptions about ADHD medications continue to hinder optimal care for individuals with ADHD, creating delays or gaps in treatment. It's crucial to understand that evidence based, multimodal treatment including the appropriate use of medication plays a vital role in improving the long-term academic, professional, and personal outcomes of clients, while also supporting their emotional and physical health. Join Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells as she dives into: Stimulant and non-stimulant medications: how they work, their differences, and key factors affecting efficacy Essential considerations for selecting initial ADHD medications Guidelines for starting patients on their medication journey Strategies to overcome barriers to optimal care, including dispelling common medication myths Insights from the latest research on ADHD treatment
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells is the owner of Our Place Adolescent and Young Adult Health, PLLC. She receives a speaking fee from Collegium (Iron Shore) Pharmaceuticals, and is part owner of Birdie Resolution Pharmaceutical, LLC. Dr. Lentzch-Parcells receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells serves on the National Board of Directors and North Texas Chapter Board of Directors for CHADD, and she serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee at Fort Worth Academy. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and APSARD.