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20+
YEARS NHS CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
1st Founding Cohort: 26 Sept., 31 Oct., 28 Nov., 2026
Limited Spaces. Introductory Fee: £197
A new ADHD assessment training programme built on decades of clinical and teaching experience
Promotional Offer: We are offering a limited number of complimentary places to support participation from a range of healthcare professions.
To be considered, please email contact@adhdtrainer.co.uk, quoting reference 1FC2026+, and include your professional role and regulatory body.
For example: Doctor – GMC; Nurse – NMC; Pharmacist – GPhC; Psychologist – HCPC. Places are limited and subject to eligibility and availability.
Proven Expertise
Extensive diagnostic experience in neurodevelopmental evaluations
GMC Specialist
Led by a Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Supervisor
Decades of Clinical Practice
Decade of ADHD Assessments and ADHD Management Experience
Child & Adult
ADHD Coverage
NICE NG87
UK Best-Practice Frameworks
What Healthcare Professionals Previously Taught by Dr Faridi Say:
Dr Faridi has taught healthcare professionals within NHS clinical services over many years.
The following testimonials relate to clinicians’ previous experience of being taught by Dr Faridi and are not presented as reviews of the new ADHD Trainer programme.
"I had a very positive experience with Dr Faridi. He is an excellent teacher, knowledgeable, approachable and supportive and explains everything very clearly. I believe the ADHD course will be excellent and highly beneficial. I would definitely recommend Dr Faridi and his teaching to others."
GP, London
"During the course of my GP training, I had the good fortune to be receive experience in ADHD assessment and management by Dr Faridi. His patient and thorough approach really built my confidence in this subject area. My experience with Dr Faridi has been invaluable in my practice following my CCT in GP. "
Dr H Blege
What The ADHD Trainer’s delegates say:
ADHD Diagnostic Assessor Training
A practical, clinician-led programme covering the complete ADHD assessment journey.
What You'll Learn
Diagnostic & Clinical Skills
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Perform end-to-end assessments (children & adults)
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Take developmental, psychiatric, & functional histories
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Apply DSM-5 & ICD-11 diagnostic criteria
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Use core tools: DIVA-5, Young DIVA, & Conners Differentiate comorbidities & overlapping conditions
Data Synthesis & Reporting
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Synthesise collateral evidence, patient data, & test results
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Evaluate clinical data against diagnostic thresholds
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Build evidence-based diagnostic formulations Write professional assessment reports & recommendations
Safety & Professional Practice
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Apply risk, capacity, & safeguarding protocols
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Identify key indicators for specialist escalation
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Maintain safe practice within your scope of practice
ADHD
A structured path from knowledge to diagnostic decision.
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Foundation
Understand ADHD, neurodevelopment, diagnostic frameworks and clinical considerations.
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Assessment
Learn the structure and practical process of conducting ADHD assessments.
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Diagnostic reasoning
Interpret clinical information, assessment tools and differential diagnoses.
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Formulation
Bring the evidence together and determine whether diagnostic criteria are met.
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Report writing
Produce structured professional assessment reports and recommendations.
ADHD Management Training Course
A practical, clinician-led programme covering the complete ADHD management journey covers pharmacological and non-pharmacological
What You'll Learn
Holistic & Clinical Foundations
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Non-Pharmacological Care: Psychoeducation, adjustments, and parent/school support.
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Core Principles: Patient-centred NICE care, GP liaison, consent, and pre-med/cardio checks
Pharmacological Management & Titration
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Frameworks: NICE guidance
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Drug Classes: Stimulants (methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine), non-stimulants (atomoxetine, guanfacine), and psychotropics.
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Initiation and monitoring: Physical/ECG/cardiology
Governance, Coordination & Complex Care
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Prescribing Governance: Controlled Drugs regulations, safety.
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Shared Care & Transitions: child-to-adult transfers.
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Complex Pathways & Scope: Treatment resistance, diagnostic review, supervision, referral limits
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME
Take your learning further; explore competency-based modular Certification program
Proramme 1: ADHD Diagnostic Assessor Certification
Programme 2: ADHD Diagnostic Assessor With Management Certification
Duration: Estimated Time: 3 - 6 months (depending on the individual clinician's pre-existing
Module 1
Foundation
of ADHD
Module 2
Diagnostic Assessment
Module 3
Management
Portfolio Completion
Module 4
Step-by-Step Pathway: Become an ADHD Assessor
Master ADHD assessments and clinical management through flexible online modules and hands-on clinical simulation.
Step 1: Flexible Self-Paced Online Learning (Modules 1–3)
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24/7 On-Demand Access: Complete core CPD training anytime via www.adhdtrainer.moodlecloud.com
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In-Depth Clinical Content: evidence-based reading, videos, quiz and self-assessments.
Step 2: Live Practice & Advanced Competencies (Module 4)
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1-Day Live Training: Choose targeted pathways in ADHD Assessment, ADHD Medical Management, or both.
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Hands-On Clinical Simulation: Engage in interactive complex clinical scenarios, supervised role-plays, and mock competency evaluations
Step 3: Portfolio Completion of ADHD Competencies
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Clinical Evidence: Competencies documentation with structured formative feedback
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Personalised PDP: Build a tailored Professional Development Plan to advance your healthcare practice
The ADHD Trainer
Who We Are?
The ADHD Trainer provides evidence-based clinical education, structured diagnostic frameworks, and professional upskilling for healthcare practitioners conducting neurodevelopmental evaluations across the lifespan. Founded by senior medical educators and clinical specialists, our platform delivers high-integrity training designed to give practitioners clarity, consistency, and complete confidence in their practice- whether operating within the NHS or private healthcare sector.
Clinical Standards
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Clinical Guideline Alignment: Fully aligned with UK clinical standards, including NICE NG87 guidelines and national consensus quality frameworks (AQAS and CAAQAS).
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Advanced Diagnostic Reasoning: Focuses on differential evaluation, complex neurodevelopmental presentations, and accurate clinical decision-making.
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Standardized Tools & Governance: Equips clinicians with standardized reporting tools to deliver accurate, defensible evaluations within robust clinical governance frameworks.
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Capacity Building: Addresses the growing UK demand for competent, safe, and highly trained diagnostic assessor teams.
Who Is This For?
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Our training programmes are specifically designed for healthcare professionals conducting pediatric, adolescent, and adult ADHD evaluations:
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Healthcare Professionals: Psychiatrists, General Practitioners (GPs), Clinical Psychologists, Specialist Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.
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Neurodevelopmental Assessors: Independent practitioners seeking advanced clinical diagnostic skills.
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Clinical Services & Multidisciplinary Teams: Healthcare organizations seeking to standardize diagnostic protocols and elevate clinical governance.
Key Professional Benefits
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Defensible Clinical Outcomes: Produce robust, high-integrity diagnostic reports that withstand rigorous clinical scrutiny.
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Enhanced Clinical Confidence: Master differential diagnosis skills to safely evaluate complex co-occurring conditions.
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Regulatory Alignment: Ensure your clinical practice consistently aligns with UK national quality and governance standards.
Training Courses
1. ADHD Diagnostic Assessor Training
Diagnostic & Clinical Skills:
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End-to-end ADHD assessments for children, young people, and adults.
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Taking comprehensive developmental, psychiatric, and functional histories.
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Applying DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria.
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Mastering core assessment tools: DIVA-5, Young DIVA, and Conners.
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Differentiating comorbidities and overlapping neurodevelopmental conditions.
Data Synthesis & Reporting:
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Synthesising collateral evidence, patient data, and standardised test results.
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Evaluating clinical data against diagnostic thresholds.
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Building evidence-based diagnostic formulations and writing professional assessment reports and recommendations.
Safety & Professional Practice:
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Applying risk management, capacity, and safeguarding protocols.
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Identifying key indicators for specialist escalation and maintaining safe practice within your defined scope.
2. ADHD Management Training Course
Holistic & Clinical Foundations:
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Non-Pharmacological Care: Psychoeducation, attention training, environmental adjustments, and parent/school support.
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Core Principles: Patient-centered care, NICE guidance, GP liaison, consent, pre-medication screening, and cardiovascular checks.
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Safeguarding & Legal Frameworks: Risk management, safeguarding, Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), forensics, Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII), and child welfare.
Pharmacological Management & Titration:
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Clinical Frameworks: NICE guidance, British National Formulary (BNF) standards, indications, contraindications, and drug interactions.
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Drug Classes: Stimulants (Methylphenidate, Lisdexamfetamine), non-stimulants (Atomoxetine, Guanfacine), and psychotropics.
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Initiation & Consent: Physical/ECG checks, capacity, Gillick competence, parental consent, and legal limits of covert dosing.
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Titration & Monitoring: Dose tuning, side-effect tracking (cardiovascular, growth, sleep), misuse prevention, and medication discontinuation.
Governance, Coordination & Complex Care:
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Prescribing Governance: Controlled Drugs (CD) regulations, CD scripting, licensed vs. off-label safety.
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Shared Care & Transitions: GP Shared Care Agreements, MDT coordination, and child-to-adult service transfers.
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Comorbidities & Therapies: Co-occurring conditions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family therapy, and self-help strategies.
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Complex Pathways: Managing treatment resistance, diagnostic reviews, supervision, and referral boundaries.
3. ADHD Certification Programme
Modular Certification Pathway:
A competency-based modular structure consisting of three core steps:
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Foundations of ADHD
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Diagnostic Assessor
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Management
Delivery & Learning Method:
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Self-Paced Online Learning: Core reading materials, expert video content, and practical exercises.
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Hands-On Application: Interactive simulations, role-plays, and live case discussions.
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Expert Clinical Guidance: Direct skill development and peer support network building alongside our lead trainer team.
Lead Trainer
Dr M A Faridi
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
MBBS, FRCPsych, PGCert Med Ed | GMC Specialist Register
Professional Overview
Dr M A Faridi is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 20 years of NHS experience, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) and GMC-approved trainer, Dr Faridi combines clinical leadership with specialist expertise in diagnostic assessment, medication management, and clinical governance.
Professional Qualifications & Credentials
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CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (GMC Specialist Register)
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Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych)
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PGCert in Medical Education (GMC-Approved Clinical & Educational Supervisor)
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MRCPsych CASC Examiner & Former Medical Lead for Adult Mental Health Community Services
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Two-time Clinical Excellence Award Winner (NHS)
Specialist Clinical Services
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ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis: Comprehensive, defensible diagnostic formulations following UK clinical standards and NICE guidelines (NG87).
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Treatment & Prescribing: Evidence-based medication initiation and optimization, integrated with psychological, educational, and lifestyle-based interventions.
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Multidisciplinary Training: Upskilling doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in robust ADHD diagnostic practice and safe prescribing governance.
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Non-Medical Prescribing Supervision: Experienced Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) supporting nurse and pharmacist prescribing qualifications.
WHY THE ADHD TRAINER
Why professionals choose the ADHD Trainer
High-yield learning for healthcare professionals who want to practise with clarity and care.
Expert clinician-led
Learn directly from practising ADHD specialists and medical educators.
Across the lifespan
Complete assessment training for both child and adult ADHD profiles.
Practical clinical skills
Live simulations, case formulation and diagnostic report writing.
Evidence-based
Aligned with relevant UK clinical guidance and professional frameworks.
Assessment to report
Live simulations, case formulation and diagnostic report writing.
Safe practice
Risk, safeguarding, consent and scope of practice are part of the process.
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