Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder — what it really is, how the cycle works, and how to support someone who lives with it.
Enrol and start straight away · assessment & instant e-certificate included
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, almost always shortened to OCD, is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions there is. In everyday conversation people say things like ‘I’m so OCD about my desk’ or ‘that’s my OCD kicking in’ — usually meaning that they like things tidy or organised. This casual use is so common that many people genuinely believe OCD is just a personality quirk, a preference for neatness, or a harmless habit. The reality is very different. OCD is a recognised anxiety-related mental health condition that can be genuinely distressing, exhausting and time-consuming, and for many people it has a serious impact on their work, relationships and daily life.
The course covers obsessions as unwanted intrusive thoughts, compulsions as the repetitive responses people use to manage distress, the OCD cycle and how it self-reinforces, the myth that OCD is just 'being tidy', common themes and types (contamination, checking, symmetry, harm, intrusive thoughts), how OCD differs from everyday habits and preferences, the impact on a person's life, related conditions, CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as the gold-standard treatment, medication at awareness level, self-help strategies, and how to support someone with OCD — including what to say and what to avoid.
Bundle & save: pay for 2, get 3 — your 3rd course is free
It costs £9.00 — a one-off payment with no subscription. The price includes the online course, the assessment, and your certificate.
Yes. It is independently accredited by Assured CPD. Your certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that an employer or inspector can verify online at nexiscpd.co.uk/verify.
You study online at your own pace, then take a multiple-choice assessment with an 80% pass mark. As soon as you pass, your Assured CPD certificate is emailed to you and available to download instantly.
This certificate has no legal expiry.
Yes — the course is 100% online and works on any device. You get 12 months of access to the course materials from the date of purchase.
Enrol and begin straight away. Pass the assessment and your Assured CPD certificate is emailed instantly.