BHS-017 — Supporting Individuals with Anxiety & OCD Spectrum Disorders

COURSE DESCRIPTION — BHS-017
Title: Supporting Individuals with Anxiety & OCD Spectrum Disorders
CEUs: 1.0 Hour | Audience: HHAs, CNAs, PCAs, DSPs

Overview:
Anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans and are among the most common conditions in home care populations. This course equips caregivers with a clear understanding of anxiety and OCD spectrum disorders, practical communication strategies, and the skills to respond to panic attacks and OCD compulsions effectively and within their scope of practice.

Learning Objectives:
– Identify major anxiety disorders and OCD spectrum conditions
– Recognize anxiety symptoms in daily caregiving
– Apply calming communication techniques
– Understand avoidance and the OCD cycle
– Know when to escalate anxiety concerns

Topics Covered:
Anxiety disorder types, physical and behavioral anxiety signs, OCD obsessions and compulsions, supportive communication, panic attack response, and escalation criteria.