Who is Eligible

Independently licensed, master’s prepared mental health professionals, including:

1. Counselor
2. Marriage and Family Therapist
3. Psychologist
4. Social Worker
5. Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Learn more about who can become certified from our detailed list of eligible ADHD-CCSP professionals.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 30 hours of continuing education, with 24 hours specific to ADHD assessment and treatment topics; 3 hours specific to psychopharmacology and 3 hours specific to managing ADHD in an educational setting. Learn more about ADHD-CCSP certification training requirements.

Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for ADHD-CCSP certification include:

1. ADHD Certification Course: What’s New & What’s Next in Supporting Neurodiverse Clients by PESI - Certification Included!
2. Certified ADHD Professional Intensive Training Course by PESI - Certification Fee Included!
3. Complete ADHD-CCSP Certification Training Course Bundle by PESI
4. Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood by PESI - Certification Included!
5. ADHD Certification Course: Advanced Strategies to Customize Treatment for Every Client by PESI - Certification Included

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for ADHD-CCSP certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.

Please note that Evergreen Certifications does not offer continuing education, all training must be purchased directly through the accredited training organization. Training is not included in the certification fee.

Additional Requirements

The candidate must attest that, over the course of their career, he/she has conducted a minimum of 200 clinical contact hours with ADHD-diagnosed clients.

Application Process

For your initial 2-year certification, please complete the following steps.

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
   3. A completed ADHD-CCSP application form
3. Remit your initial application payment of 299.99 USD online

Renewal

To maintain ADHD-CCSP certification, a renewal is required. After your initial 2-year certification, you have the option to renew 2 years. A 2-year renewal requires 20 clock hours of ADHD-focused training since you were last certified.

Sample ADHD-CCSP renewal trainings include:

1. Advanced Self-Regulation: Practical Tools and Strategies for Kids with ADHD, Autism & more
2. Mindfulness Certificate Course for Treating Kids and Teens: Interventions for ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Emotional Regulation and More
3. Psychopharmacology 2-Day Conference
4. Yoga & Mindfulness Tools For Children & Adolescents: Improve Emotional Regulation and Increase Attention

Renewal CE content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification

Renewal Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
3. Remit your ADHD-CCSP renewal fee of 149.99 USD online

Learn more about renewing your ADHD-CCSP certification with Evergreen Certifications..