Mental health in the workplace (level 6)

Module delivery dates

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 application

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 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.

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 may 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

This 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 the module you should be able to apply it to your practice.

Modules

HPHO6010 Mental health in the workplace (20 credits level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Critically discuss the effects of mental ill and psychological health on the individual and the organisation.
• Evaluate 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 management of and maintenance of mental health in the workplace.
• Critically appraise the current literature surrounding employee assistance programmes and counselling.

Indicative Core Bibliography

Berridge, J. Cooper C. & Highley-Marchington C. (1997) Employee Assistance Programmes and Workplace Counselling London: John Wiley & Sons

Franklin A. (2008) Mental Health and Stress: in Oakley, K. (2008) (ed) Occupational Health Nursing. 3rd Edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Gold, L.H. & Shuman D.W (2009) Evaluating Mental Health Disability in the Workplace: Model, Process, and Analysis. London: Springer

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

Lloyd C. (2010) Vocational Rehabilitation and Mental Health. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell

World Health Organisation (2005) Mental health policies and programmes in the workplace: Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package Geneva: WHO

Web resource: http://www.mindfulemployer.net/

Course summary

The module will introduce the student 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. The student will be encouraged to investigate local resources that can assist the individual and the organisation when addressing issues of mental health in the workplace.