For the person involved, not only may this not be helpful but may be extremely distressing, leading to breakdown and in same cases more dramatic self harm. This course aims to provide clarity about the condition, how it may impact on the quality of life and what can be done to support people. The course is informed by a range of resources incl. The DSM; National Institute for Mental Health, NICE guideline 31; Royal College of Psychiatry and more. |
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The course provides some
knowledge for: NHS KSF: HWB 1.1 CIS: 7.1; 7.2; 7.4; 7.5 QCF: HSC 026; CMH 301; CMH 302 |
The course is designed for Health Care,
Support workers and others with no previous Mental Health training
or training in this subject. The course will assist organisations to deliver CQC Outcome 1. |
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Learning outcomes By the end of the course learners should understand: • What is meant by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Is there a personality type? • DSM criteria for Diagnosis, predisposition, vulnerability, prognosis etc. • The signs and symptoms • What is this all about? Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Behavioural and Psychiatric views • What it might be like to experience OCD. The impact on: • Mood, Self esteem, Work, Personal relationships, Health, Finances etc. • Thoughts, feelings and behaviour: Understanding the function of rituals • Safety alert: Uninformed support and the dangers • The treatments that are available (To include): - Medication - Psychotherapy (Individual & Group) - Behavioural treatment and Cognitive-Behavioural treatment. - Counselling (incl. Rational Emotive & Person Centred) and Self-help • What can be achieved in a Social Care setting; the role and limits of the support worker • The risks and the need to assess and manage risk • A multi-disciplinary approach- finding the right person for the job-support options • Rituals within other Mental Heath or Learning Disability conditions e.g. Schizophrenia |
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| Training methods utilised include: Presentations, Role-play, Trust exercises, Word-storming, Feedback, Discussion, Tutor presentations, PowerPoint, Group work, Handouts | ||||
