Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Description
Once referred to as ‘Shell Shock” in the first world war the
limited understanding of this complex condition led to some
soldiers branded as cowards and shot!
Our understanding has developed greatly and more since the
Hillsborough Disaster, when the word trauma was used and we became
aware of PTSD.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been around, but never fully
recognised or understand. We are now gaining an understanding of
this important condition that seems to dominate those working in
the areas it has high prevalence.
As we evolve in science we realise how complex mental health is.
This course will develop your understanding and beyond. Whether you
work in the field of mental health, …
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Once referred to as ‘Shell Shock” in the first world war the
limited understanding of this complex condition led to some
soldiers branded as cowards and shot!
Our understanding has developed greatly and more since the
Hillsborough Disaster, when the word trauma was used and we became
aware of PTSD.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been around, but never fully
recognised or understand. We are now gaining an understanding of
this important condition that seems to dominate those working in
the areas it has high prevalence.
As we evolve in science we realise how complex mental health is.
This course will develop your understanding and beyond. Whether you
work in the field of mental health, studying a degree or just
interested, you will learn about the complexities of PTSD.
Syllabus
Module: One
Aims: To understand the fundamentals of trauma.
Objectives:
Understand the terminology of PTSD
To develop and understanding of formative conditioning
Define perception
Module: Two
Aims: To understand the differing types of PTSD
Objectives:
Understand vicarious PTSD
To develop and understanding of denial
Define disassociate
Module: Three
Aims: To understand the effects of PTSD.
Objectives:
Understand three affected areas of functioning.
To develop and understanding of formative conditioning
Define man made and natural trauma with examples.
Module: Four
Aims: To understand the diagnostics of trauma.
Objectives:
Understand the basic steps of PTSD
To develop and understanding of diagnosis
Define restricted range of events
Module: Five
Aims: To understand the effects cause by traumatic events
Objectives:
Understand the brains alarm
To develop and understanding the role of the hippocampal
system.
Define the amygdala
Module: Six
Aims: To understand the different types of PTSD
Objectives:
Understand the six types
To develop and understanding PDSD
Define sequential traumatisation
Understand the trauma trail.
Module: Seven
Aims: To understand the alternative conditions.
Objectives:
Understand the Perceptual Disorder
To develop and understanding of Acute Stress Disorder
Define Survivor Guilt
Understand compensation neurosis
Module: Eight
Aims: To understand the impact of bullying and PTSD.
Objectives:
Understand how bullying can develop into PTSD
To develop and understanding differing types of bullying
Define cyber bullying
Module: Nine
Aims: To understand how children are affected by PTSD
Objectives:
Understand how it affects children
To develop and understanding of the unique aspects to children
Understand what can help
Module: Ten
Aims: To understand some treatments for PTSD.
Objectives:
Understand the help available for PTSD
To develop and understanding of differing methods to treat PTSD
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:
Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Diploma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 3 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 3 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
For more information on this award, click here
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
Stonebridge Prices
Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than
the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 140 hrs.
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