Award in Stress Management Essentials

The course aims to equip learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to better manage stress as a life skill. The training course will be presented in an interactive way using a variety of exercises, examples, and self-assessments. Learners are encouraged to ask questions and participate in group discussions to consolidate their learning and try out some of the skills in real time.
Learners will have the opportunity to explore practical techniques aimed at improving their comprehension and management of stress in fast-moving, contemporary settings during the course.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 4 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 20 hours/Self-study: 3 hours/Assessment: 2 hours)

Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

• Lecture
• Visual aids, props, and equipment
• Plenary discussions
• Practical exercises
• Case studies
• Self-paced self-study

Assessment

Attendance:
A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies.

Weight: 5 points

Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment techniques will encompass both individual and group-based approaches. Learners will be expected to participate throughout the duration of the course in group discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, small group work and plenary wrap-ups.

Weight: 35 points

Final examination:
The final examination was developed specifically for the Stress Management Essentials course and includes two sections:

Section 1: Multiple choice answer questions (10 questions)
Section 2: Brief written responses – free narrative text (10 questions)

Candidates will be required to answer all sections. The examination aims to test learners’ theoretical knowledge only.

Sample question: Section 1: Multiple-choice questions

What is the fight-or-flight response?

A physiological reaction to stress
A relaxation technique
A type of meditation
A sleep disorder

Sample question: Section 2:  Free Narrative Text: Brief written responses 

How can time management help in stress reduction? Provide at least two strategies.

Important Remark: the sample questions above serve as examples to provide an initial idea of the type of questions that may be asked and may be revisited at a later stage.

Weight: 60 points

The passing grade for successful completion of programme: 60/100

Additional Information:

• Intake Dates: No fixed intake dates. This programme is delivered on request and scheduled in cooperation with partner institutions and national authorities. Please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org for information on upcoming deliveries.
• Programme Fees: There are no standard tuition fees. Participation is free of charge for nominated participants from eligible public institutions, in accordance with the applicable agreements and communications with MCP Med TI. For further information, please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.
• Registration Method: Registration is not open to the general public. Participants are nominated by partner institutions or competent national authorities. Organisations interested in delivering this programme may contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.

Visa Requirements:

Third-country nationals attending this programme in Malta should consult Identity Malta for visa requirements: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/