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A Comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessment Course

A rigorous 8-module CPD programme aligned to NICE NG87. Designed for psychiatrists, GPs, psychologists and specialist nurses who assess adult ADHD. Delivered as a live cohort on Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

8
CPD Credits
8
Modules
5
Clinical Cases
NICE NG87
Aligned
Faculty: Dr Sidra Bukhari (MBBS, MRCPsych, Specialist Psychiatrist, ADHD Specialist)
How you'll learn

The live cohort

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Live cohort

Full programme — live

Join Dr Sidra Bukhari for the full 8-module programme delivered live, including the DIVA-5 demonstration, MSE practice and worked clinical cases with formulation discussion.

From £395single fee · all 8 modules included
  • All 8 modules delivered live by Dr Sidra Bukhari
  • Live DIVA-5 interview demonstration with role-play practice
  • 5 worked clinical cases with formulation walkthroughs
  • Small-cohort format — capped at 20 participants
  • Digital workbook, MSE template, and documentation toolkit
  • Recordings of every session for 12 months
  • Optional 1:1 case supervision add-on with Dr Bukhari
  • CPD certificate (8 CPD credits) on completion

Next live cohort schedule

Session 1
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
9:00 AM GMT
£395 per person
Session 2
Sat, 12 Dec 2026
9:00 AM GMT
£695 per person
Delivered live on Zoom · recordings shared within 24 hours
Curriculum

What you'll cover across all eight modules

The full evidence-based curriculum, covered module by module.

1
Module 1

Foundations: Understanding Adult ADHD

Neuroscience of ADHD, historical context, contemporary subtypes, and rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) in the adult presentation.

Neurobiology & dopamine networksHistorical perspectiveAdult subtypesRejection Sensitivity DysphoriaLifespan trajectory
2
Module 2

Diagnostic Criteria: DSM-5 & ICD-11

All five DSM-5 criteria and the ICD-11 framework, adult symptom thresholds, and how presentation shifts from childhood to adulthood.

DSM-5 criteria A–EICD-11 6A05Adult symptom thresholdsChildhood-onset evidenceFunctional impairment
3
Module 3

Assessment Tools & The DIVA Interview

Validated rating scales and a deep dive into the DIVA-5 — all 18 criteria walked through with childhood and adult examples.

DIVA-5 structureAll 18 criteriaConners' Adult ADHD Rating ScalesCAARS, ASRS, WURSCollateral history
4
Module 4

Medical History & Full Assessment

Structured history-taking, physical assessment, baseline investigations, and the NICE NG87 treatment-decision pathway.

Developmental historyPhysical exam essentialsBaseline cardiovascular workupSubstance & sleep historyTreatment pathway
5
Module 5

Risk Assessment in Adult ADHD

Structured suicide risk assessment (C-SSRS), driving safety, occupational risk, and safeguarding considerations across the lifespan.

C-SSRS applicationSuicide & self-harm riskDriving & DVLA guidanceOccupational riskSafeguarding
6
Module 6

Mental State Examination in Adult ADHD

All eight MSE domains adapted for ADHD presentations, capacity under the MCA 2005, and a ready-to-use documentation template.

8 MSE domainsAppearance & behaviour cuesCognition & insightMCA 2005 capacityMSE documentation template
7
Module 7

Differential Diagnosis & Comorbidities

Seven major differentials, the RSD–borderline overlap, and a structured framework for identifying and prioritising comorbidities.

Bipolar, anxiety, BPDTrauma & PTSD overlapAutism co-occurrenceSubstance useComorbidity prioritisation
8
Module 8

Case-Based Clinical Scenarios

Five detailed clinical cases worked through end to end — from referral and history through formulation, diagnosis and management plan.

5 worked casesFormulation practiceDiagnostic reasoningTreatment planningDocumentation review
CPD accreditation
All pathways are CPD-certified and aligned with NICE NG87. A 8-credit CPD certificate is issued on completion of the programme.