Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop the student's understanding of organisations and the need for occupational health services.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse theoretical concepts of health promotion in the workplace.
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Critically review and reflect on the health improvement needs in the workplace.
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Critically examine occupational health and wellbeing policies and strategies.
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Explore collaborative working with other professionals to promote health at work.
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Indicative Module Content
Health improvement; health needs assessment; collaborative working; negotiation; presentation skills; health promotion; communication; mental health; motivational interviewing; diversity; equality; ageing population; ethical issues; teaching and learning theory
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Online tutorials
| 20 |
Directed Study
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| 80 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
| Mode of Delivery
Blended learning approach
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1
| | Component 2 | 2,3,4
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Component 2: Written coursework
Component 1: Health needs assessement
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CHATER, A. and COOK, E., 2014. Health Psychology. Harlow: Pearson
| | 2. | GREEN, J. and TONES, K., eds., 2010. Health promotion. Planning and strategies. 2nd ed. London: Sage.
| | 3. | LEKA, S. and HOUDMONT, J., eds., 2010. Occupational Health Psychology. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
| | 4. | SCRIVEN, A. and HODGINS, M., eds., 2012. Heath Promotion Settings: Principles and Practice. London: Sage.
| | 5. | TALBOT, L. and VERRINDER, G., 2014. Promoting Health: The primary health care approach. 5th ed. Chatswood NSW: Churchill Livingstone.
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Additional Notes
Students undertaking this module as part of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Health Practice course to achieve a Nursing and Midwifery registration on the 3rd part of the register will be required to demonstrate achievement of specified proficiencies with the support of a Practice Teacher.
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