Antisocial Personality Disorder

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Updated 20 Mar 2025 Certificate ANCC Accredited 1,599 Ratings
Are you equipped to meet the unique care needs of patients with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)? Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, ASPD presents distinct challenges in healthcare. This Ausmed Course explores best-practice approaches to improve understanding, enhance patient interactions, and support safe, effective care.

Content

5 Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
Psychopaths, Sociopaths and the Antisocial Personality Disorder
4 Questions
10m
Prevalence, Causes and Neurological Findings
1 Question
8m
Physical and Mental Health Comorbidities
2 Questions
2m
The Challenges of Treatment
3 Questions
7m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Enhance your knowledge of the provision of care for persons diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

2

Be able to describe best-practice approaches to caring for a person with an antisocial personality disorder.

Who it's for:

This Ausmed Course is relevant to all healthcare workers working in a range of healthcare settings, but especially those working in mental health or who care for people with a mental health condition.

Why it's needed:

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, leading to suboptimal care and increased morbidity and mortality rates. Healthcare professionals may lack confidence and adequate knowledge in managing individuals with ASPD, which can result in their exclusion from necessary services. Therefore, enhancing healthcare professionals with the understanding and practical strategies to provide informed care to individuals with ASPD is crucial to providing effective and compassionate care.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to increase the level of knowledge of healthcare workers when caring for a person diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

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Last updated20 Mar 2025

Published14 Apr 2021

Due for review30 Mar 2028
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