Personality Disorders and How to Address Behaviors in Long Term Care

Personality disorders are a class of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that often deviates from those accepted by the individual’s cultural environment. These patterns of behavior develop early, are inflexible, and are associated with significant distress or disability. This program was developed to assist you, the caregiver, in identifying causes of behavioral symptoms, recognizing what interventions don’t work and promoting and encouraging positive experiences in your center.

• Define personality disorders and how they may manifest in post-acute care settings
• Define causes of behavioral symptoms
• Identify best practices to behavioral interventions
• How to promote & encourage positive expectations

Attendees will be awarded 1.25 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 07/02/2025 | Program Review Date: 07/01/2028

This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.50 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS.
Program Start Date: 07/02/2025 | Program Review Date 07/01/2026
NAB Approval # 20260701-1.50-A107568-DL

Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.