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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Principles of Occupational Health | |||
| Reference | NU3940 | Version | 2 |
| Created | September 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | October 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles and concepts relevant to occupational health. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the principles, theories and history of Occupational Health and public health. |
| 2 | Analyse the role of the contemporary Occupational Health practitioner. |
| 3 | Critically analyse the use of evidence, legislation and policy that apply to Occupational health practice. |
| 4 | Apply the principles of health needs assessment. |
| 5 | Explore the professional and ethical dimensions of Occupational Health practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Occupational Health, Public health, Inequalities, Sustainable Development Goals, Epidemiology, Sociology, Biopsychosocial model, Work and health, Long term conditions, Mental wellbeing, Health needs assessment, Policy and legislation, eHealth, Confidentiality, Consent, Accountability, Autonomy, Legal and ethical issues, Critical thinking, Decision making, Reflection, Evidence Based Practice, Models of Reflection, Digital Literacy, Personal Development Plan. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered online via CampusMoodle e.g. virtual classroom, discussion forums and self-directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 130 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written Assignment considering the role of occupational health and ethical practitioner. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BLACK, C., 2008. Working for a healthier tomorrow. London: TSO. |
| 2 | BUKA, P., 2015. Patients' rights, law and ethics for nurses. 2nd ed. London: CRC Press. |
| 3 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2016. Foundations for health promotion. 4th ed. Elsevier. |
| 4 | SMEDLEY, J., DICK, F. and SADHRA, S., eds., 2013. Oxford handbook of occupational health. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 5 | THORNBURY, G., 2017. Contemporary occupational health nursing: a guide for practitioners. 2nd ed. Oxford: Routledge. |