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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Workplace Health Promotion
Reference NU3943 Version 3
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved October 2020 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2022 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to develop knowledge and understanding of health promotion within the workplace.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Examine Occupational Health and wellbeing policies and strategies.
2 Critically discuss health improvements needs in the workplace.
3 Examine collaborative working with other professionals to promote health at work.
4 Apply the use of technology to demonstrate teaching, learning and presentation skills in relation to promoting health.

Indicative Module Content
Public Health, Inequalities, Sustainable Development Goals, Policy, Strategy, Health improvement, Health needs assessment, Health promotion, Health psychology, Workplaces, Collaboration, Mental wellbeing, Long term conditions, Diversity, Equality, Ageing, Empowerment, Education, Teaching, Learning, Presentation skills, Digital health, Technology, Personal Development Plan.

Module Delivery
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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Presentation

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Presentation
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in the Presentation.
B B in the Presentation.
C C in the Presentation.
D D in the Presentation.
E E in the Presentation.
F F in the Presentation.
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 HODGINS, M., FLEMING P. and GRIFFITHS, J., 2016. Promoting health and well-being in the workplace. London: Palgrave.
2 NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2016. Foundations for health promotion. 4th ed. Elsevier.
3 NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2015. Health studies: an introduction. 3rd ed. London: Palgrave.
4 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE (NICE), 2020. Behaviour change. [online]. London: NICE.
5 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE), 2017. Workplaces. London: NICE.
6 SCRIVEN, A., 2017. Ewles and Simnett's promoting health: a practical guide. 7th ed. London: Elsevier.


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