Collaborative working with people who attract a diagnosis of personality disorder (degree and masters level) (HEAE313/APP790)

Develop effective capabilities in working with people labelled as ‘personality disordered’
CPD for healthcare professionals
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Collaborative working with people who attract a diagnosis of personality disorder (degree and masters level) (HEAE313/APP790)

Develop effective capabilities in working with people labelled as ‘personality disordered’
CPD for healthcare professionals

Key features

These modules seek to underpin modern mental health practice in working with people whose personality difficulties lead them to come into conflict with others, engage in harm to themselves or to be labelled as 'personality disordered’. The module is designed to address evidence based interventions in a range of settings. There will be a focus on reflective practice and workplace-based cases to ensure clinical relevance.
Module code

HEAE313 / APP790

Credits

20

FHEQ level

Level 6 – bachelors degree / Level 7 – masters degree

Location

Blended learning approach with face to face delivery in °µÍø½âÃÜ

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HEAE313 course details (degree level)

On successful completion of this module you will be able to: 
  • critically analyse the concept of personality disorder and demonstrate a systematic understanding of its epidemiology
  • demonstrate a critical understanding of the definition and diagnosis of personality disorder within the context of current literature relating to personality disorder policy, practice and legislation
  • demonstrate critical understanding of collaborative and evidence-based risk assessment and effective management of people with a diagnosis of personality disorder
  • demonstrate a critical understanding of current treatment options and evidence base for treatment of specific personality disorders
  • demonstrate an ability to explore and reflect upon the students own personality, understanding and response to issues raised when working with this client group.
Assessment
The assessment for this module is a written case study. 
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

APP790 course details (masters level)

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
  • provide an advanced critical analysis of the concept of personality disorder and demonstrate an in depth understanding of its epidemiology
  • demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of the definition and diagnosis of personality disorder within the context of current literature relating to personality disorder policy, practice and legislation
  • demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of collaborative and evidence based risk assessment and management of people with a diagnosis of personality disorder
  • demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of treatment options for specific personality disorders
  • demonstrate an advanced ability to explore and reflect upon your own personality, understanding and response to issues raised when working with this client group.
Assessment
The assessment for this module is a written case study. 
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

Admissions information 

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms. 
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Module dates

27 January, 3, 10, 17, 24 February, 3, 10, 17 March 2026
(Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change – always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit).
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. 
In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. 
Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

What programmes can these modules count towards?

The degree-level module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards the BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Mental Health and BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care . 
The masters-level module can be studied as a standalone module, as a pathway specific optional module towards the MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Mental Health or as an optional module towards some other MSc Advanced Professional Practice pathways .
For further information please contact the Professional Development Unit. 

Entry requirements

These modules are open to applicants from a range of settings within health and social care as well as other agencies. To undertake these modules you must be:
  • currently working with clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder to enable you to meet the module outcomes
  • in possession of previous study at level 5 (Diploma of Higher Education) or a foundation degree to study the module at degree level
  • in possession of previous study at degree level to study the module at masters level.

Fees

Further information

For further information regarding these modules, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Intercity Place, °µÍø½âÃÜ, Drake Circus, °µÍø½âÃÜ, PL4 8AA
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk

Module lead

The module lead for both modules is Tracey Cassidy .