Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder (Level 3)

Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder (Level 3)

The Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder (Level 3) course 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 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.

Objective:

• 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

Sllyabus:

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
• Caucus Meetings
• The Second session
• Teamwork
• The Agreement
• Attributes of a Good Mediator

Unit 8: Working with personality disorder

• Therapeutic relationship
• The importance of supervision
• Crisis management
• Prognosis

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress allowing you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Through the Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder(Level 3) Course by NCFE, students will be assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor.

All assignments are set by NCFE. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

There is no external examination required.

What's included:

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• the marking of a series of assignments
• written answers to specific study problems
• 12 month tutor support via emails
• a copy of our study guide, will give you guidance on studying and submitting assignments

Study Time

Study Hours are an approximate figure and are dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow enough time to complete assignments/ question papers.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder(Level 3) Course is: 110 hrs

Entry Requirements

Our Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder (Level 3) Course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Diagnosis of Personality Disorder and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
• You should be fully committed to your studies.