About The Course
Learn to differentiate between PTSD and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), identifying C-PTSD’s unique symptoms and exploring its overlap with borderline personality disorder. Formulate approaches to evaluate adverse childhood experiences and discern the clinical characteristics and diagnostic classification of C-PTSD. Explore a phase-oriented approach to the management of complex trauma, expanding management options for those affected by C-PTSD.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Psychiatrists
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNPs)
- Psychologists
- Mental health professionals
- Clinicians working in or expanding into psychiatry and mental health care
Accreditation Information:
- Psychiatry Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with the RANZCP and other relevant psychiatric and mental health organisations.
- GP Accreditation: The course is also RACGP accredited for general practitioners.
Consider the combined curriculum for a comprehensive understanding of PTSD and complex PTSD (CPTSD).
What You'll Learn
- Identify the clinical features and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and its relationship to C-PTSD
- Explore the overlap between borderline personality disorder and C-PTSD
- Develop strategies for how to assess a patient for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Identify the clinical features and symptoms of C-PTSD
- Explore a range of management options for patients with C-PTSD
Course Programme
7 Units | 9 Modules | 2.5 hours total length
- The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Diagnostic Category of C-PTSD
- Clusters of Symptoms of Psychological Trauma
- Causes of C-PTSD
- Key Features of C-PTSD
- Neurobiology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, C-PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder
- Overlaps Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, C-PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder
- Key Differences Between PTSD, C-PTSD and BPD
- Assessing ACEs
- Identifying Clinical Symptoms of C-PTSD
- Cluster of Symptoms of C-PTSD
- Case Study
- Phase-Oriented Approach to Management of Complex Trauma
- Psychological Therapies
- Case Study
- Knowledge Check
Course Description
Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) – A Practical Guide
This in-depth course delves into the intricacies of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), a condition that requires nuanced understanding and specialized care. The diagnostic criteria of CPTSD overlap with those of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD), which can sometimes lead to difficulties in accurate diagnosis and management.
This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of C-PTSD. By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to identify, assess, and manage C-PTSD, enhancing their skills and enriching their professional practice.
Throughout the course, participants will:
Identify Clinical Features and Symptoms: Gain a thorough understanding of the neurobiology, clinical features, diagnostic category, and symptoms of C-PTSD. We will examine CPTSD vs. PTSD, the key features that differentiate the two, and the relationship between the two conditions.
Explore Overlaps with Borderline Personality Disorder: Investigate the complex relationship and overlap between borderline personality disorder and C-PTSD. This segment is crucial for professionals aiming to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
Assessment Strategies for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Learn to develop robust strategies for assessing patients for adverse childhood experiences, which are critically important in the context of complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
Deep Dive into Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Participants will learn to identify the clinical features and cluster of symptoms of C-PTSD, enhancing their ability to diagnose with accuracy.
Management Options for C-PTSD: Explore a phase-oriented approach to the management of complex trauma, including psychological therapies and a range of other treatments. Understanding and identifying CPTSD triggers will also form a key component of this section, enabling practitioners to offer more personalized and sensitive care.
While Academy members enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of courses and webinars (including this course), as part of their annual membership, this course is also available for individual purchase. Please refer to the pricing section below for more details.
The course forms part of a comprehensive program, PTSD & Complex PTSD: Advanced Clinical Training for Psychiatrists & Clinicians, which includes:
- A Comprehensive Guide to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (2.5 CPD hrs)
- Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) – A Practical Guide (2.5 CPD hrs)
- PTSD Update 2023 (1 CPD hr)
[Click here] for more information about the full curriculum.
Click on the relevant link below to purchase the complete curriculum:
For Psychiatrists: PTSD & Complex PTSD Curriculum for Psychiatrists
For General Practitioners: PTSD & Complex PTSDCurriculum for General Practitioners (GPs)
Related Courses
- PTSD & Complex PTSD: Advanced Clinical Training for Psychiatrists & Clinicians: This curriculum equips you to accurately diagnose and manage PTSD and C-PTSD, differentiate their presentations, understand their neurobiology, and apply phase-oriented approaches to complex trauma, comorbidities, and emerging treatment modalities.
- A Comprehensive Guide to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Learn how to identify and diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) accurately from our 2.5-hour course. Know the features and symptoms of PTSD, its neurobiology, PTSD phenotypes, and the management and treatment options available.
- PTSD Update 2023 : Know the significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from 2023, bringing new insights and approaches for mental health professionals.
Learn the unique clinical features and symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), management options, and overlaps with PTSD and BPD.
Course Information
- 2.5 hours
- 2.5 CPD
Inclusions
- 2.5 Hours of Interactive Course Material
- Video Lectures
- Reading Material and Case Studies
- Self-assessment
- Certificate of Completion
Material Downloads
- certificate
Instructor
Dr. Sanil Rege MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP
Dr Sanil Rege is an educator and consultant psychiatrist with dual psychiatry qualifications from the United Kingdom and Australia.
With extensive teaching experience through various psychiatry education initiatives, Dr. Rege is renowned as a motivational training facilitator who promotes interaction and discussion. As the Academic Lead of Psych Scene and Chief Editor of Psych Scene Hub, he aspires to make a difference in mental health by empowering healthcare professionals to advance their skills and career through specialised training.
Dr Rege is also founder of Vita Healthcare, a private clinic in Mount Eliza specialising in mental health. He has 20 years of clinical experience and 13 years of private practice experience treating disorders across the spectrum, currently working in the community, in-patient, consultation-liaison and addiction psychiatry.
