Course Description

Overcoming OCD: Diagnosis, Treatment Options and Management





Learn how to manage obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in this free online course that explores the psychology of OCD. Gain a deep understanding of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and learn effective management techniques in this comprehensive wellness course. We explore OCD types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and co-occurring disorders. We take a deep dive into OCD and explore its history, diagnosis criteria, treatment options, and management strategies. Sign up to learn how to reduce the impact of OCD on daily life, whether it’s your own or another’s.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Recognize the common symptoms associated with OCD
• Estimate the prevalence and identify the risk factors for OCD to gain insight into its epidemiology
• List evidence-based treatment options for OCD and the importance of early intervention
• Analyze the different types of OCD to gain a comprehensive understanding of the disorder
• Discuss the complex pathophysiology and neuroanatomy underlying OCD
• Classify the current American Psychological Association (APA) diagnostic criteria for OCD
• Outline the APA’s diagnostic tools and assessments for this disorder
Course Code5762
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