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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Course Description
The Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Training is a comprehensive online course designed to provide healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to understand, assess, and support individuals living with BPD. The module explores the complexities of BPD, including its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and the importance of self-care for professionals.
This training is accredited for 1 CPD point and can be completed online at your own pace within 6 months of purchase. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Course Summary
Duration: 1 hour
Format: Online, self-paced
CPD Points: 1 CPD point
Access Period: 6 months from purchase date
Certificate: Awarded upon completion
This course equips learners with evidence-based understanding of BPD, enhances their clinical practice, and supports professional development in mental health care.
Who Is This Course For?
This training is ideal for:
Nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals
Mental health practitioners and support workers
Social workers, carers, and family support professionals
Students and trainees in healthcare or psychology fields
Anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge of BPD and improve patient outcomes
Course Contents
The module covers the following topics:
Introduction to BPD: Overview, symptoms, prevalence, and impact
Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5)
Etiology and Risk Factors (genetic, environmental, neurobiological)
Signs and Symptoms of BPD
Co-occurring Disorders (depression, anxiety, substance misuse, eating disorders)
Assessment and Diagnosis (tools and interviews)
Evidence-Based Treatments (DBT, MBT, Schema Therapy)
Therapeutic Approaches (emotion regulation, crisis management, validation)
Working with Families and Carers
Self-Care and Burnout Prevention for professionals
Stigma and Attitudes towards BPD
Case Studies to illustrate application in practice
Course Outcomes
By the end of this training, learners will be able to:
Understand the diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and signs of BPD.
Recognize the impact of stigma and develop strategies to reduce it.
Apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support individuals with BPD.
Involve and support families and carers in treatment planning.
Demonstrate an understanding of self-care strategies to prevent professional burnout.
Apply knowledge from case studies to real-world practice.
Appreciate the importance of tailored, person-centered treatment plans.
Recognize the value of multi-agency and interdisciplinary working in managing BPD.
Frameworks & Standards
This course is designed in line with:
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD requirements
NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines on the recognition and management of BPD
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for social workers and allied health professionals
NMC CPD Requirement Reminder:
Nurses and midwives must complete 35 hours of relevant CPD in each three-year revalidation cycle.
At least 20 hours must involve participatory learning with interaction between professionals.
