Who is Eligible:
To be eligible for ADHD-RSP certification, the applicant must be state or nationally licensed professionals as listed below:
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
- Rehabilitation Counselor
By applying for certification, the applicant agrees to adhere to Evergreen Certifications’ Professional Code of Ethics
Training Requirements:
A minimum of 30 hours of continued education, with 24 hours specific to ADHD assessment and treatment topics; 3 hours specific to psychopharmacology and 3 hours specific to managing ADHD in a rehabilitation setting.
Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for ADHD-RSP certification include:
- Certified ADHD Professional Intensive Training Course by PESI – Certification Fee Included!
- Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood by PESI – Certification Included!
Wondering if a course meets the requirements for ADHD-RSP 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.
Complete Clinical Hours:
The candidate must attest that, over the course of their career, they have conducted a minimum of 200 contact hours with ADHD-diagnosed patients.
Application Process:
For your initial 2-year certification, please complete the following steps.
- Complete a qualifying training
- Remit your initial application payment of 299.99 USD online
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
- A completed ADHD-RSP application form
Evergreen Certifications will certify applicants who meet the above requirements.
Please note: Certification does not imply endorsement of competency. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as
beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.
Renewal Process:
To maintain ADHD-RSP certification, a renewal is required after your initial 2-year certification. A 2-year renewal requires 20 clock hours of ADHD focused continued education since you were last certified.
Sample ADHD-RSP renewal trainings include:
- ADHD Across the Lifespan by ITTI
- Advanced Self-Regulation: Practical Tools and Strategies for Kids with ADHD, Autism & more by PESI
- Psychopharmacology 2-Day Conference by PESI
- Yoga & Mindfulness Tools For Children & Adolescents: Improve Emotional Regulation and Increase Attention by PESI
Renewal CE content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification
Renewal Process
- Complete a qualifying training
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
- Remit your ADHD-RSP renewal fee of 149.99 USD online
Renewal training hours need to have been taken in the time since you were certified or last recertified.
Renewals are calculated from the date that your certification was issued. If you allow your certification to lapse for more than 2 years, you are no longer eligible to renew your certification and instead can reapply for certification.