ADHD Training for Pharmacists
Building Practical Skills for Supporting People with ADHD
1 hour 20 minutes · Self-paced online course
More people are being diagnosed with ADHD than ever before, and pharmacists are supporting them every day.
As one of the most accessible healthcare professionals, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with ADHD and their families.
Pharmacists routinely support people living with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. Increasingly, they are also supporting people with ADHD and their families. This course explores how the same informed, proactive and patient-centred approach can be applied to ADHD care.
As awareness and diagnosis of ADHD continue to grow, pharmacists are increasingly being asked questions about treatment, medication and day-to-day management. Yet opportunities for pharmacist-specific ADHD education have historically been limited.
This upcoming practical professional development program equips pharmacists with the knowledge, confidence and tools needed to provide informed, person-centred ADHD care.
This course Will include:
- Self-paced online learning
- Real-world pharmacy case studies
- Counselling points and monitoring checklists
- Downloadable resources for patients and families
- CPD accreditation details to be confirmed
- Delivery by Susan Nguyen, Credentialed Pharmacist
(Under development and available soon)
Video on the Course & Demo
Why This Course Matters
Many pharmacists find themselves asking:
- Why does this patient keep forgetting to collect their scripts?
- How do I explain ADHD medication to a worried parent?
- What should I be monitoring beyond simply supplying medication?
- Why doesn’t the medication seem to be working as expected?
- When should I refer, and who should I contact?
- Are natural therapies worth recommending?
Missed appointments, overdue vaccinations and neglected health conditions are often consequences of ADHD rather than carelessness.
When these challenges are misunderstood, patients can become disengaged from treatment and healthcare services.
This course helps pharmacists better understand ADHD, communicate effectively with patients and families, and play an active role in improving treatment outcomes.
What You'll Learn
Develop a clear, evidence-based understanding of ADHD and how it impacts health, communication, behaviour and daily life.
Topics include:
- What ADHD is and the neurobiology behind it
- Common misconceptions and myths
- ADHD across the lifespan
- How ADHD presents differently in girls and women
- Barriers people with ADHD experience within healthcare systems
- Communication strategies that support engagement and trust
By the end of Part A, you’ll be better equipped to recognise ADHD-related challenges and provide more informed, compassionate support.
Move beyond dispensing and learn how pharmacists can contribute to better long-term outcomes.
Topics include:
- ADHD medications and how they work
- Supporting families when medication is first introduced
- Counselling patients, parents and carers
- Monitoring treatment effectiveness and potential concerns
- Factors that influence medication response
- ADHD-focused pharmacy services
- Collaboration and referral pathways
- Evidence-based natural and complementary therapies
- Common questions from patients and families
Part B focuses on translating knowledge into everyday pharmacy practice.
You’ll leave with practical skills that can be implemented immediately.
Meet Your Presenter
Susan Nguyen is a Credentialed Pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy in Sydney and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist. After witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by people with ADHD, both professionally and within her own family, she recognised the need for practical ADHD education tailored specifically for pharmacists.
With more than 20 years of pharmacy experience and lived experience of ADHD, Susan has become a respected voice in ADHD care within Australian pharmacy. She works closely with GPs, specialists and allied health professionals to optimise medication therapy, manage side effects and support broader aspects of wellbeing including sleep, nutrition and daily routines.
A member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) Lived Experience Working Group, Susan combines professional expertise, real-world pharmacy experience and practical insight to help pharmacists provide better care for people with ADHD and their families. Susan Nguyen is part of the multidisciplinary team at ADHD Lifespan Clinic.
How the Course Works
Learn at your own pace
The course is delivered through short, focused video lessons that can be completed around work and study commitments.
Apply learning to real situations
Practical pharmacy case studies help connect the content to real-world patient interactions and common workplace scenarios.
Access useful resources
Downloadable checklists, counselling guides and patient resources support implementation within everyday pharmacy practice.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for:
- Community pharmacists
- Hospital pharmacists
- Intern pharmacists
- Pharmacy students
- Pharmacists seeking greater confidence in ADHD care
- Pharmacy owners interested in expanding support services for people with ADHD
Pharmacy assistants and dispensary staff may also benefit from many aspects of the course, and a whole-of-pharmacy learning approach is encouraged.
What Makes This Course Different?
Many ADHD education programs focus primarily on diagnosis or medication.
This course focuses on how pharmacists can deliver practical, person-centred ADHD care.
Participants will learn how to:
- Support people with ADHD across the lifespan
- Recognise common challenges that affect treatment success
- Apply practical counselling strategies
- Improve communication and engagement
- Support medication safety and adherence
- Collaborate effectively with the wider healthcare team
The goal is not simply to improve knowledge of ADHD medication.
The goal is to equip pharmacists to provide ongoing support that helps people with ADHD achieve better health outcomes.
Outcomes for Pharmacies
Pharmacies that invest in ADHD education can benefit from:
- Greater staff confidence when supporting people with ADHD
- Improved medication adherence and safety
- Earlier recognition of treatment concerns
- Stronger relationships with patients and families
- Better collaboration with prescribers and allied health professionals
- New opportunities to deliver ADHD-focused pharmacy services
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Course Availability
This course is currently under development.
Register your interest to receive updates regarding course availability, CPD accreditation, launch dates and early access opportunities.
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