OCD Awareness
About our OCD course
OCD is a condition that affects the brain. It leaves a person’s life completely upside down, impacting their mental health, until they act on their compulsion. Throughout this OCD training course, you’ll learn more about this condition and the best way to interact with it. You will learn how to manage it and its effects on the brain. You’ll walk away from the session with a solid understanding of the condition and its causes.
Course Length
Our OCD Awareness training course is 3 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for you to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The OCD Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before it expires, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a brand new certificate.
Delivery Methods
Our in-house training is our most popular option. A dedicated trainer will visit your location to provide an engaging, in-person session for groups of up to 12 participants. Reach out to us to learn more. We also run an OCD Awareness training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this OCD Awareness training course, you will learn to understand what OCD is, the history and prevalence of OCD in the UK, what an obsession or compulsion is, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Our pricing varies based on factors like your location, chosen dates, and group size, ensuring a tailored solution to meet your needs. For a free, no-obligation quote, simply get in touch with our friendly advisors. Call us at 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry through our website.
How Do You Get Certified?
This course is available as an in-house group training course for up to 12 participants or via digital webinar. You have the flexibility to arrange it at a time and place that suits your needs. Alternatively, you can attend one of our scheduled courses at training centres throughout the UK. Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded a certificate to acknowledge your accomplishment.
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OCD Awareness Course Outline
- What is OCD?
- The history and prevalence of OCD.
- What is an obsession or compulsion?
- What causes OCD?
- OCD and the brain.
- Assessing and treating OCD.
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OCD Awareness FAQs
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
OCD is a mental health condition where you have recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviours that you cannot control. In more serious cases, it can be debilitating.
Who is the course for?
Anyone working in the health care and social care sectors is advised to attend this OCD course. Suitable for candidates at all levels, this course provides an understanding of the symptoms and treatments available for sufferers of the condition.
What will I learn during the course?
The course gives you a better understanding of what having OCD can be like and how it can affect their lives. You will also learn how OCD is caused and should be able to understand the neurological side and how to manage it.
What are the different types of OCD?
People with OCD can be put into four different groups depending on their range of symptoms. These groups are: ‘Cleaning and Contamination’, ‘Symmetry and Ordering’, ‘Forbidden thoughts’ and ‘Hoarding’. There are different forms of treatment for each type of OCD which we will cover in the course.
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