Stress and Stress Related Disorders, 7.5 credits

A total of at least 120 credits which include a professional qualification or a Bachelor of Science in health care, Bachelor of Science in Social Work or a sports teacher degree. Furthermore, knowledge is required in Swedish and English equivalent to Swedish B and English A (with at least the Pass grade).

Expected learning outcomes

The student should be able to on completion of the course:

- define concepts related to stress and stress-related diseases
- describe and discuss the physiology and psychology of the stress
- identify stress activated mental and physical disease and reflect on its consequences on individual/group and community level
- discuss treatment - and rehabilitation alternative at stress-related disease
- formulate an individual- or workplace based strategy program for prevention and handling of stress.

The course covers:
- concepts related to stress and stress-related diseases
- the physiology and psychology of stress
- stress activated mental and physical disease
- treatment and rehabilitation
- stress prevention and stress management on individual/group and community level

The course is an interactive web-based course that builds essentially on self-studies. The course has three physical course meetings with lectures and seminars.

Examination takes place individually through two study assignments and a written examination assignment.

Seminar session two and three apply compulsory attendance. In case of absence, turn to instructions in the study guide. Work on the web-based material is registered with continuous follow up of the study performance.

Limitation of number of test - or practical training sessions
At failed results on study assignment obtains the student supplement the assignment no more than five times. When a student fails the examination assignment, possibility is given to additional an examination within a month from failed results. Remaining four re-examinations is offered with the following courses.

Examination will be provided during a time of two years after a possible close-down of the course. Examination can be according to an earlier literature list during a time of one year after the date when a renewal of the literature list been made.

Language of instruction: Swedish.

Course evaluation will be carried out according to the guidelines that are established by the Board of Higher Education.