MOC
Available: 08/04/2026-08/03/2027
Format
This course equips pediatric health professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver accurate, equitable ADHD diagnoses and effectively educate families about the implications of the condition. It fosters early detection, promotes thorough assessment of frequently co-occurring conditions, and deepens clinicians’ insight into the diverse ways ADHD manifests in children. By strengthening diagnostic competencies, clinicians enhance their ability to accurately identify ADHD, enabling the initiation of targeted, developmentally appropriate interventions.
Goals:
100% of patients diagnosed with ADHD 1) met DSM-5 criteria; 2) had symptoms and impairment that were obtained using DSM-based ADHD rating scales from 2 or more major settings; and 3) were assessed for conditions that mimic or are comorbid with ADHD.
100% of patients/families are offered ADHD education (conversation, print or web-based materials) upon diagnosis.
Course Learning Objectives:
Describe and apply the core DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD and identify the most common ways ADHD presents across pediatric patient populations.
Analyze how individual-level factors—including cultural context, linguistic background, gender identity, and neurodevelopmental history—influence diagnostic formulation and impact the accuracy and consistency of ADHD assessments.
Differentiate ADHD from other psychiatric, developmental, and medical conditions by evaluating the differential diagnosis and recognizing the most prevalent comorbidities in pediatric populations.
Implement evidence-informed educational components and supportive communication strategies when delivering an ADHD diagnosis in order to enhance family understanding, promote informed engagement, and support adherence to individualized care plans.
AAP Member Fee: $0
Non-Member Fee: $229
Enduring Materials
PI CME
NAPNAP Contact Hours
MOC Part 2
MOC Part 4
AAPA Credit Hours
Physician - EQIPP: Diagnosing ADHD with Confidence
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AAP 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.
The AAP designates this PI CME activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is approved for 1.00 points of MOC Part 2 credit by the American Board of Pediatrics through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program. All approved activities must be completed by the MOC Credit Approval End Date. All deadlines and MOC point values should be confirmed by checking the ABP Activity Catalog within each physician’s ABP Portfolio. Consult your ABP portfolio at www.abp.org for details about your specific certification requirements. For questions about how to access this activity, contact [email protected].
This activity is approved for 25.00 MOC Part 4 points by the American Board of Pediatrics through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program. All points will be awarded (or must be claimed) based on the MOC activity completion date, which is the date MOC requirements were met. All deadlines and MOC point values should be confirmed by checking the ABP Activity Catalog within each physician's ABP Portfolio. Consult your ABP portfolio at www.abp.org for details about your specific certification requirements. For questions about how to access this activity, contact [email protected].
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
PAs may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
This program is accredited for 1.00 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0.00 contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0.00 related to psychopharmacology) (0.00 related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. The AAP is designated as Agency #A17. Upon completion of the program, each participant desiring NAPNAP contact hours must send a completed certificate of attendance to [email protected]. Payment of $15 for NAPNAP members and nonmembers is required via credit card for all NAPNAP contact hour requests. Keep this certificate for your records for six (6) years. Requests for duplicate certificates should be made to the AAP.
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Price:: 229.00