Legal and Ethical Aspects of Occupational Health (level 6)

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 19 September and 17 October 2013

Lancaster - 09 January and 05 February 2014

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), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. 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?

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the key legal, professional and ethical issues that are relevant to your practice in the field of occupational health so that they are able to practice from a well informed professional base.

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. 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.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

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

HPHO6008 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Occupational Health (20 credits at level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the key legal requirements placed on employers to protect the health and safety of their employees at work, and how these requirements may be fulfilled within a complex industrial environment.
• Critically discuss the key features of professional regulation, with reference to a recognised code of conduct, and discuss the importance of informed consent within an occupational health context.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of ethics, using the value criteria autonomy, beneficence, and justice.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically apply ethical and legal principles to a complex workplace situation.

Indicative core bibliography

Hughes, P. & Ferrett, E. (2011) Introduction to Health & Safety at Work. 5th edition. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann

International Commission on Occupational Health. (2002) Code of Ethics. ICOH Singapore.

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

Lewis, J. & Thornbory, G. (2010) Employment law & occupational health: a practical handbook. 2nd edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell

Nursing and Midwifery Council (2007) The NMC Code of Professional Conduct: Standards for Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses & Midwives.

Oakley, K. (2008) (ed) Occupational Health Nursing. 3rd edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Royal College of Nursing (2011) Occupational Health Nursing: Career and Competence Development. Available at: http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/409438/004123.pdf

Module assessment

3,000 word written assignment

Course summary

At the end of this module you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the complex nature of delivering occupational health services, with reference to the key legal, professional and ethical frameworks that exist. This module will introduce those frameworks and enable you to develop your understanding and apply this knowledge to your field of practice.