Personality disorder programme No longer a diagnosis of exclusion

Awareness level

The awareness level programme is the foundation element of the Knowledge and Understanding Framework and provides students with the underpinning knowledge and understanding required to work more effectively with service users with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The awareness level programme is made up of six online modules assessable through a virtual learning environment. The modules have been designed with underpinning principles to guide the activities and learning.

These principles are:

Starting with the perspectives of people who are doing this work and using these services
Connecting service users past experiences with their current behaviours
Making sense of reactions and responses within different contexts
Developing effective communication skills
Developing sensitivity to service user experience
Understanding organisations and the importance of teamwork
Developing self awareness and critical reflection skills

The six modules are outlined in the diagram below:

Awareness Level Framework