Workplace Health Promotion CPD Course with 15 credits at SCQF level 9

Program Overview

This online module in Occupational Health Practice is designed for nurses, managers, and individuals interested in workplace health promotion. It covers policies, health improvement needs, collaboration, teaching skills, and technology use in health promotion. Assessment is through written assignment, and the module is delivered through online methods with support from the module team and various university resources.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This module is suitable for registered nurses, management professionals, or anyone with an interest in Occupational Health practice. This module will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of health promotion within the workplace.

Objectives:

• Examine Occupational Health and wellbeing policies and strategies
• Discuss health improvement needs in the workplace
• Examine collaborative working with other professionals to promote health at work
• Critically review teaching, learning and presentation skills in relation to promoting health
• Discuss the use of technology in relation to health promotion

Assessment:

This course is assessed through written assignment.

Teaching:

This module is delivered through online methods including online chat, virtual classroom and discussion forums. You will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.

Other:

• The University regularly reviews its courses.
Course content and structure may change over time.
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Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
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You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
• The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support
• The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need.
They also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
• On successful completion, credits can be used within RGUflex to gain academic award.
• Normally, you are expected to be able to demonstrate degree level study; however, if this is not the case, you are encouraged to make contact and discuss your circumstances.
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It is an essential resource that you can access from any internet enabled device, such as a laptop or mobile device, both on and off campus.
• RGU has recently invested more than £100 million in the development of its campus, an ongoing project, and in new facilities and resources.
• They have heavily invested in their support networks both on and off campus to make the experience of studying at RGU the best it can possibly be.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

For Academic Year 2023/2024 SCQF Level 9 UK/EU students: £710 International students: £1,150 Additional Costs The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees: Accommodation and living costs Printing Other Fees and Charges