Mental health in the workplace (level 5)
Starting dates and places
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Module delivery datesLancaster - 10 April and 08 May 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 applicationThe 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.
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Lancaster - 10 April and 08 May 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 applicationThe 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 give the occupational health practitioner the knowledge with which to enhance mental wellbeing in the workplace and to help employees remain in work or return to work following an episode of mental ill health.
FinanceIf 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.
Resources and facilitiesWe 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 requirementsEvidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
More information about levels and credits.
Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteriaThis module has been planned in the light of the Royal College of Nursing (2011) Occupational Health Career and Competence Development Guidance.
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.
ModulesHPHO5010 Mental health in the workplace (20 credits level 5)
Intended learning outcomesOn successful completion, you will be able to:
- Discuss the effects of mental illness and psychological health on the individual and the organisation.
- Outline the complex psychosocial factors that can lead to mental ill health and how these can be positively or negatively affected by the workplace.
- Show an awareness of local voluntary and statutory resources that can assist in the mangement of and maintenance for mental health in the workplace
- Appraise the current literature surrounding employee assistance programmes and counselling
Berridge, J. Cooper C. & Highley-Marchington C. (1997) Employee Assistance Programmes and Workplace Counselling London: John Wiley & Sons Not in stock. OUT OF PRINT
Franklin A. (2008) Mental Health and Stress: in Oakley, K. (2008) (ed) Occupational Health Nursing. 3rd Edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Not in stock. Available to buy as an ebook.
Gold, L.H. & Shuman D.W (2009) Evaluating Mental Health Disability in the Workplace: Model, Process, and Analysis. London: Springer Not in stock.
Kloss, D. (2010) Occupational Health Law 5th Edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell ebook in stock
Lloyd C. (2010) Vocational Rehabilitation and Mental Health. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell Not in stock. Available to buy as an ebook.
World Health Organisation (2005) Mental health policy, plans & programmes – update version: Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package Geneva: WHO Not in stock
Web resource:
http://www.mindfulemployer.net/
Course summaryThe module will introduce you to the benefits of positive mental health and how this may be enhanced within the workplace. Causes of mental ill health such as bereavement, stress and anxiety will be examined from a workplace context. You will be encouraged to investigate local resources that can assist the individual and the organisation when addressing issues of mental health in the workplace.
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