Course overview
Personality disorder is present in over 4% of the UK population, with borderline personality disorder being present in just under 1% of the population, and is the most common personality disorder seen in clinical practice. People with personality difficulties and disorders have sometimes been excluded from any health or social care services because of their diagnosis. The award has been developed in response to the identified need of clinical staff with respect to working with these groups of people. The award facilitates the promotion and development of the knowledge and confidence needed by clinicians to offer structured care that improves outcomes for people with personality impairment.
Course details
What you study
Topics include:
- Understanding the key characteristics of personality disorders in general and borderline personality disorder specifically.
- The therapeutic alliance
- Assessment strategies with individuals with personality impairment
- Risk assessment and positive risk management
- Specific collaborative interventions for borderline personality
- Active supervision processes
- Structured multidisciplinary team working
How you learn
You learn through workshops, role-play activities, video demonstrations and self-directed learning. Your learning will be enhanced through e-learning@tees Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) via virtual discussions and blogs.
How you are assessed
A case study of an individual service user.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants should:
- Have registration with a recognised professional body within the health and social care fields
- Be working at band 6 or above
- Be working with a service user with a diagnosis of a personality impairment
Employability
Career opportunities
This award promotes the career opportunities of therapists working with individuals with personality impairment. On completion of the award you have the knowledge and skills required to work, with greater confidence, with this group of people.
