EXOS 4640 - Psychological Health and Safety
Course Description
Psychological health and safety (PH&S) is becoming an integral part of Canadian workplaces as employers begin to recognize its financial, legal, and social benefits. This seminar will provide an understanding of the conceptual framework, the business case, resources, strategic approaches and practical tools available. Managers, HR, and OHS professionals will learn to assess, design and implement effective PH&S strategies. Topics may include psychosocial factors, stress, mental illness, harassment, and bullying in the workplace.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Provide an overview of psychological health and safety in the workplace and how it relates to the 13 psychosocial factors Demonstrate an understanding of the conceptual framework related to psychological health and safety Recognize interrelated concepts and strategic approaches relating to stress, mental illness, harassment, bullying and other key other factors that influence a work environment Be able to access and utilize practical tools for assessment and strategy implementation such as the CSA Z1003 Standard, Guarding Minds at Work and Healthy Workplaces for Helping Professionals Provide an overview of psychological health and safety in the workplace and how it relates to the 13 psychosocial factors Demonstrate an understanding of the conceptual framework related to psychological health and safety Recognize interrelated concepts and strategic approaches relating to stress, mental illness, harassment, bullying and other key other factors that influence a work environment Be able to access and utilize practical tools for assessment and strategy implementation such as the CSA Z1003 Standard, Guarding Minds at Work and Healthy Workplaces for Helping Professionals
Notes
IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS
- This course delivery format is bichronous. 100% of course content is delivered online. Students engage in both asynchronous learning, coupled with scheduled synchronous sessions throughout the course. The asynchronous dates cover pre-course and post-course assessments (quizzes, assignments etc.). To view the schedule of the synchronous sessions, click the "view details" link under Schedule and Location on the course section.
Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Occupational Health And Safety Certificate : Core Courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Professional Diploma : Core Courses
- Workplace Wellness Leadership Series : Courses in the Series