MPH2042 - Psychosocial work environment

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Leader: Dr D Elder

Offered

Alfred Hospital First semester 2008 (Day)
Alfred Hospital First semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

The psycho-social effects of work on individuals is explained from a preventive viewpoint. Mental illness and its effect on employment is considered. Also disability discrimination and equal employment opportunity legislation, employee assistance programs and workplace health promotion.

Assessment

Web-based tasks
Assignments
Examination

Contact hours

18 contact hours over 3 days