Fitness for Work (level 5)

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 14 November and 12 December 2013

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

This module aims to equip you with the detailed knowledge and critical understanding that is required to undertake an effective new starter or pre-employment health assessment and judge fitness for work using pre-existing standards in the workplace.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Occupational Health or drawn into the BSc (Hons) Practice Development. Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Selection criteria

This module has been planned in the light of the Royal College of Nursing (2011) Occupational Health Career and Competence Development Guidance, and Dame Carol Black's (2008) report Working for a Healthier Tomorrow.

To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

Modules

HPHO5004 Fitness for Work (20 credits at level 5)

Intended learning outcomes

On suxxessful completion, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the key concepts and principles of pre employment health assessment.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the statutory and non-statutory requirements for carrying out pre employment health assessment.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the different methods of conducting pre employment health assessment, with reference to primary research and published guidance.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge, using critical evaluation, to a workplace scenario

Indicative core bibliography

Aw, TC. Gardiner, K. Harrington, JM. (ed) (2007) Occupational Health. 5th Edition. Blackwell Science. Not in stock. Ebook available

Kloss, D. (2010) Occupational Health Law. 5th edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell Ebook

Lewis, J. & Thonbory G (2010) Employment law & occupational health: a practical handbook. 2nd edtion. London: Wiley-Blackwell Just 2006 edition. 2010 ebook available to buy

Oakley, K. (2008) (ed) Occupational Health Nursing. 3rd edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Just 1997 & 2002 editions in stock. Ebook available to buy

Palmer, K.T, Cox, R.A.F. & Brown, I. (2007) Fitness for Work The Medical Aspects 4th Edition London: Faculty of Occupational Medicine 1 x C 1 x L

Thornbory, G. (2009) (Ed) Public Health Nursing: A textbook for Health visitors, School Nurses and Occupational Health Nurses. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell 2 x L

Westerholme, P., Nilstun, T. & Øvreteit, J. (2004) (eds) Practical Ethics in Occupational Health Oxford: Ratcliffe 1 x L 1 x C

Whitaker S. Aw TC. (1995) Audit of Pre employment health assessment in the National Health Service. Jn Occup Med. 45:2 75-80 Journal

Whitaker S. (1993) PEA: working towards standards of good practice in the NHS. Occupational Health Journal. London. Journal

Course summary

This module will cover the statutory and non-statutory requirements for conducting new starter and pre-employment health assessments, including their methodologies, with a view to clinical decision making regarding a client's fitness to work. The Equality Act 2010 and Data Protection Act 1998 will be referred to, as will key Health and Safety Executive Regulations and Industrial Sector Specific Guidance documents. You will be encouraged to reflect upon the primary sources of research and the opportunities presented for improving your own practice.