ObjectivesAfter studying this course, students will be able to:
*have an understanding of personality disorders
*understand possible causes
*have knowledge of the different treatments available
*list sources of help and advice in a range of situations
*have a clear understanding of how to work with these complex conditions
Academic titleLevel 3 Award in Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"
Course descriptionStudent Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of working with personality disorders and the basic skills required to work with such complex conditions. No prior knowledge is required although a reasonable level of literacy, to at least Level Two, is advisable as is a keen interest in the subject.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support. There are no deadlines for assignments. However, you must complete the course within 12 months from the date you received the course.
Assessments
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments plus one extended essay. There is no specific word count for the assignments but you have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question. One-word answers will not be sufficient.
Timescale
The programme takes place over a timescale to suit the student. Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion whichever is sooner. To complete the course will take in the region of 100 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month period.
Location
The programme is home- or work-based enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.
Tutor Support
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by email and by post.
Extra Online Support
The tutor for this course has now set up a forum for all of our students studying Personality Disorder and related courses. This will assist you with your studies, as not only will you get full tutor support from a professional tutor for the duration of the course, but you will get help from other students who are studying at the same time as you.You will get an insight into related courses by talking to students studying them.
You can ask questions about your course or theirs, and they will try to help you.
This is a great community for all those students who wish to interact with other students in the same situation as theirs and get friendly advice, ideas and comments.
You will be able to interact with students studying the following courses:
Understanding Abuse and Trauma
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Understanding Eating Disorders
Introduction to Counselling
Mental Health and Psychiatry
We will provide all the details of how to get onto this forum if you decide to order the course.
Payment Method
You can choose to pay in full at the time of ordering, or you can pay in monthly instalments (no discount applies).
Course Outline
Unit 1: Classifications of Personality Disorder
Diagnostic criteria – DSM – ICD
Unit 2:History and an explanation of Personality Disorders
What are personality Disorders?
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizo typical
Anti Social
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependant
Obsessive
Unit 3: Presentation Of Personality Disorder
Self Harm
Coping with Borderline Personality Disorder
Eating disorders
Addictions
OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Stress
Anxiety
Depression & Bipolar
Dissociative Disorders
Unit 4:Common Generalisations and misconceptions
Manipulative
Attention seeking
Demanding
Obstructive
Unit 5: Causes of Personality Disorders
Developmental
The role of Peers
Biological
Genetic
Physical
Unit 6: Treatments
Medications, Anti Depressants, Anti Psychotics, Mood Stabilizers
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Mentalisation based treatment (MBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Therapeutic Communities
Day Hospitals
Solution Focused Therapy
Treatment research
EMDR – Eye Movement desensitisation restructuring
Unit 7:Mediation
What is Mediation
When is Mediation called for
Responsibilities
Preliminaries
The Introductory Phase
Problem Definitions
Respect the Parties’ Ability to reach a settlement