Course Title: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Awareness
Course length 3 hours
Maximum number to attend 12
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.
Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria
Introduction to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Understand:
What is OCD?
What are obsessions?
What are compulsions?
What is a disorder?
Related conditions.
What is not OCD.
Types of OCD
For the purpose of this training, the focus will be on the 5 categories listed below:
Checking
Contamination / Mental Contamination
Symmetry and Ordering
Ruminations / Intrusive Thoughts
Hoarding
Causes of OCD
Discuss possible causes of OCD including:
Genetic
Biological
Chemical imbalance
Stress
Treatment and support for OCD
Discuss treatment options available
CBT
Alternative therapies
Self help