Stress Management (Advanced)
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Stress Management (Advanced) Programme
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 17 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 170**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Understanding Stress
2

The Stress Response
3

Assessing Stress Levels
4

Understanding the Coping process
5

Managing Stress – Skills and Techniques
6

Relaxation and Stress
7   The Value of Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep in Coping with Stress
8   Developing Self-Esteem
9   Goal Setting and Time Management
10   Conflict Management
11   Counselling and Communication Skills – Part 1
12   Counselling and Communication Skills – Part 2
13   Cells and Tissues
14   The Skin
15   Support and Movement Systems of the Body
16   The Muscular System
17   Integration and Coordination Systems
18   The Endocrine System
19   The Special Senses
20   The Digestive System
21   The Respiratory System
22   Circulatory System
23   The Lymphatic System
24   The Urinary System
25   The Reproductive System
26   Pathology
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Understanding Stress.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine stress, indicating how it affects human functioning
LO2   Summarise the following terms:
  • Healthy tension or stress
  • Burnout
LO3   List five different ways a person can react to stress
 

Module 2 - The Stress Response.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss a typical approach to stress and introduce various bodily reactions
LO2   Introduce your understanding of the ‘fight or flight’ reaction
LO3   Identify three physical forms of stress
LO4   Examine the functions of the Hypothalamus
 

Module 3 - Assessing Stress Levels.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine the symptoms of stress
LO2   Introduce physical response to stress and show the symptoms that occur
LO3   Discuss behavioural signs of stress and include examples
 

Module 4 - Understanding the Coping process.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce and explain the coping process
LO2   Describe the method you would use to do an assessment of a coping response
LO3   List five maladaptive reactions to stress and show why these reactions are likely to fail
 

Module 5 - Managing Stress – Skills and Techniques.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss different skills and techniques for managing stress
LO2   List two stages of effective management of stress
LO3   Discuss five effective techniques that can be used in an individual’s stress management plan
LO4   Identify three ways of reducing stress
 

Module 6 - Relaxation and Stress.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Evaluate the various techniques used for muscle relaxation
LO2   Explain how you would perform an Autogenic Relaxation exercise
LO3   Analyse the advantages of breathing techniques
 
Module 7 - The Value of Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep in Coping with Stress.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce nutrition, exercise and sleep showing the role they play in coping with stress
LO2   Examine carbohydrates showing their importance to the body
LO3   Describe three main functions of protein
LO4   Summarise three benefits of exercise on the body
 
Module 8 - Developing Self-Esteem.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine and compare self-concept and self-esteem
LO2   Describe the difference between self-concept and self-esteem
LO3   Discuss how the following influence a person’s self-concept:
  • As seen by others
  • The ideal self as I see myself
  • Success experiences
 
Module 9 - Goal Setting and Time Management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce the concept of motivation and its application to stress management
LO2   List five levels of Maslow’s Motivational Hierarchy with examples
LO3   Evaluate Herzberg’s theory of motivation
 
Module 10 - Conflict Management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss different ways of responding to stress and introduce stress coping strategies
LO2   Explain the meaning of frustration
LO3   Describe apathy
LO4   Summarise your understanding of regression
 
Module 11 - Counselling and Communication Skills – Part 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce and discuss the various aspects of counselling
LO2   Explain ‘active listening’
LO3   Discuss how important a client’s tone of voice is
 
Module 12 - Counselling and Communication Skills – Part 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse the importance of the relationship between client and counsellor
LO2   Examine the different types of motivational skills used by counsellors
LO3   Discuss how a counsellor uses ‘objective signposts’ to guide the counselling process
 
Module 13 - Cells and Tissues.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss in detail the role that cells and tissues play in the human body
LO2   Identify your understanding of protoplasm
LO3   List the main types of tissue that are found in the body
 
Module 14 - The Skin.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate the skin and examine its various functions
LO2   Analyse the following layers of skin:
  • Dermis
  • Epidermis
LO3   Introduce the nail and describe its functions
 
Module 15 - Support and Movement Systems of the Body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the various bones in the body showing how they are used for support and movement
LO2   Explain where blood cells originate
LO3   Summarise the function of the vertebral column
LO4   List and number bones of the vertebrae
 
Module 16 - The Muscular System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the structure, function and location of the muscles
LO2   Introduce three sorts of muscle tissue showing the function of each
LO3   Summarise the following terms:
  • Origin or a muscle
  • Insertion of a muscle
  • Tendon
LO4   Examine the adduction and abduction muscle movements
 
Module 17 - Integration and Coordination Systems.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce and explain the central nervous system
LO2   Examine the three layers which cover the brain
LO3   Discuss the lobes and show how the cerebrum functions
 
Module 18 - The Endocrine System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the location and functions of the Endocrine Glands identifying the hormones they secrete
LO2   Identify the location of the pituitary gland
LO3   Summarise how parathormone and Vitamin D are related
LO4   Describe where insulin is made and secreted
 
Module 19 - The Special Senses.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and discuss the seven special senses
LO2   Summarise your understanding of ‘blind spot’
LO3   List the bones forming the auditory ossicles
 
Module 20 - The Digestive System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate the importance of food to our bodies and introduce the organs of digestion
LO2   Analyse the structure of the stomach
LO3   Summarise the functions of the gall bladder
LO4   List two organs that assist in digestion
 
Module 21 - The Respiratory System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the functions of the Respiratory System showing the location of respiratory organs
LO2   Evaluate the functions and location of the larynx
LO3   Explain the process of exchanging gasses
 
Module 22 - Circulatory System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss in detail the various aspects of the Circulatory System
LO2   List five main functions of blood
LO3   Introduce three vessels responsible for circulating blood
LO4   Summarise how the heart operates
 
Module 23 - The Lymphatic System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce the Lymphatic System and describe its functions
LO2   Identify how the spleen operates
LO3   List eight nodes in the body describing which area they drain
 
Module 24 - The Urinary System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the location and functions of organs making up the Urinary System
LO2   Describe the process which controls urine secretion
LO3   Examine the method of urination
 
Module 25 - The Reproductive System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the male and female Reproductive Systems in detail
LO2   List four internal organs that are found in the female reproductive system
LO3   Describe the following organs:
  • Fallopian Tubes
  • Uterus
LO4   List five organs found in the male reproductive system
 
Module 26 - Pathology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the following:
  • Hypertrophy
  • Hyperplasia
  • Atrophy
  • Hypoplasia
  • Aplasia
LO2   Describe the cause of Hypertrophy
LO3   Identify three ways a malignant Neoplasm can spread

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