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Hoarding Awareness CPD Course
CPD Online College

Online CPD course

Summary

Price
£28.80 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Hoarding Awareness - Free
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Overview

In the UK, around 2%–5% of the population suffer from hoarding, and severe cases have a great impact on many people. The person suffering can develop significant functional disabilities as a result. In this course, we’ll look at the physical and mental impact, while also considering the risks this brings in relation to health and safety.

Certificates

Hoarding Awareness

Digital certificate - Included

Once you complete the course and pass the quiz, you can download the digital copy of your certificate immediately.

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Up until recently, hoarding wasn’t recognised as being something that a person needs help with, but in truth, hoarding can become a compulsion and it should be treated as such.

The aim of this hoarding awareness course is to raise awareness and will therefore explore hoarding in depth. You will gain a strong background of knowledge of hoarding to help increase your understanding, which involves looking at the origins of hoarding, as well as focusing on why people hoard, what they hoard, and who this disorder affects.

We will review the signs and myths of hoarding, as well as exploring case studies and key statistics to demonstrate the scale of the disorder. In addition, we’ll be exploring the triggers and characteristics, as well as considering how hoarding impacts the person suffering and their family.

This course is informative, and encourages you to be proactive, and that’s why a whole unit is dedicated to helping hoarders. This reviews how the disorder can be diagnosed and treated, and how the sufferer can be supported in the most effective way.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

  • Fully CPD registered
  • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
  • Fully printed certificate posted next day
  • Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units covered

  • Unit 1 – Introduction to Hoarding Awareness – In the first unit you will explore the background of hoarding, while looking at how and who this disorder impacts.
  • Unit 2 – The myths of hoarding – In this unit you will focus on the difference between hoarding and collecting. You will also explore some case studies of hoarders to enable to you have more in-depth knowledge of why this happens.
  • Unit 3 – The effects of hoarding – In this unit you will look at the different factors and triggers of hoarding, as well as its characteristics. You will then focus on hoardings effects both physically and mentally and look at the wider impacts on family.
  • Unit 4 – How to help hoarders – In the final unit of the hording awareness course, you will explore how hording is diagnosed and treated, as well as some important tips in relation to decluttering and motivation in relation to hoarding.

Who is this course for?

Suitable for anyone wanting to support someone who hoards or anyone wanting to learn about hoarding and its impacts.

Requirements

You are required to complete a multiple choice quiz at the end of the course, you must achieve 80% or above to pass, if you don't pass first time, you can re-take as many times as you need to pass.

Career path

Suitable for anyone wanting to support someone who hoards or anyone wanting to learn about hoarding and its impacts.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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