Personality Disorders

Course overview

This course is designed to help the learner identify the three clusters and 10 specific personality disorders. While many patients do not seek treatment specifically for a personality disorder, personality disorders can co-occur with other mental illnesses. At the end of this course students will be able to 1) identify the three clusters of personality disorders; 2) identify which of the clusters the 10 personality disorders fit into; and 3) identify key features of personality disorders. Suggested Audience: Nurses and clinicians ( LCSW, LMFT, LPC, and Psychologists). If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact hthtech@hometownhealthonline.com. By the end of this presentation, you should be able to: Identify the three clusters of personality disorders. Identify which disorders are included each cluster. Identify key features of personality disorder. Learning Outcomes Standard: Based on current literature review by the American Psychiatric Association, and best practices set forth by the Mayo Clinic, NIMH, and psychiatry.org. As an IACET Authorized Provider, HomeTown Health, LLC offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. HomeTown Health, LLC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program. A full list of approved IACET organizations can be found on www.hthu.net. In order to receive 0.1 CEU credit/ 1 credit hour for this course, you must: Complete course in its entirety. Complete course within 30 days. Pass all assessments with an 80% or better. Complete Online Course Evaluation. Handouts provided in the Digital Library. Definitions for course terms are included in the HTHU GLOSSARY.