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.
Graduate destinations
This module may be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Occupational Health.
Course outline
Course summary
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Critically discuss the effects of mental ill and psychological health on the individual and the organisation.
- 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.
- Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice.
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
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.
Application information
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.
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Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..
Student FinanceAdditional costs
All students will need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc.
Resources and facilities
We are amongst the UK's leading health and science 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.
