| Code | EH6141 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Fees | EU Fee É900.00 NON EU-Fee É1,100.00 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | Closed |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Venue | On-line |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | Closed |
Outline
This module provides an epidemiological and population perspective on the psychosocial determinants of health and how health inequalities can be explained with particular focus on the work environment. Students will be familiarized with main theoretical frameworks of psychosocial work factors and their measurement. Research evidence and case studies linking psychosocial factors in working and living conditions to physical and mental health, safety and wellbeing will be reviewed to facilitate the development of knowledge and critical evaluation.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Apply the determinants of environmental health to various public and occupational health issues.
- Evaluate the efficacy and impact of environmental health-related legislation, policies and frameworks on protecting health, particularly for the most vulnerable.
- Examine the current trends of waste and challenges to sustainability.
- Evaluate the relationship of climate change on health.
- Analyse current trends in environmental-related diseases.
- Critically contribute to group discussions on topical environmental health issues.
- Investigate and create a policy brief on a topical environmental health issue.
Main concepts of psychosocial epidemiology including health inequalities, inequities and the psychosocial determinants of health and safety with a particular emphasis on working and living conditions and the role of employment for health. Values guiding occupational health and public health practice and social justice-based approaches to practice.
Epidemiological research evidence on the impact of psychosocial work characteristics on physical and mental health, safety and wellbeing. Critical discussion of main theoretical concepts including stress theory and theories of work organisation such as the demand-control model, effort-reward imbalance, person-environment fit, job characteristic model and the socio-technical approach. Measurement of psychosocial work factors in research. Trends in occupational and population health stress epidemiology nationally and internationally. Epidemiological criteria for evaluation of interventions and review of case studies with interventions to promote health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Practicalities
This module runs for 4 Weeks from:
28th August 2023
Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
Candidates for the following CPD modules must normally meet one of the following criteria:
1. A Level 8 honours primary degree (minimum second class honours, grade 2) in a relevant area, for example health-related (Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Environmental Health, Psychology/Behavioural Science, Physiotherapy); Engineering and Human Resource Management and relevant professional experience¹ or work placement in an associated Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare area.
OR
2. A minimum of a Diploma/Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare (minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1), from UCC, or an equivalent qualification² from another Institution (Level 8 Diploma, minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) and a minimum of two years relevant professional work experience¹ in an area associated with Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare;
OR
3. Applicants with a minimum of three yearsprofessional work experience in an associated area¹ of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare may* be invited for interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme.
Relevant professional work experience, job title examples: Health and Safety Officers/Advisors/Managers/Coordinators; Environmental Safety Officers/Managers; Safety Engineers, Health Promotion Officers; HR Officers/Managers; Occupational Health Nurses, Health Scientists, Professional Trainers, Health and Safety Consultants.
Technical Requirements (for on-line modules only)
To access and interact with the course content, assignments and assessments etc., students will require access to at least a PC/Laptop running Windows 7 or later and Mac OSX 10.7.4. Common plug-ins such as Microsoft Silverlight, Java and Flash will also be required. Students must have access to MS Office or an equivalent suite of applications such as Libre Office. They must also have access to a modern standards compliant web browser. UCC recommends either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
To engage productively and successfully with the content, basic technical computer skills such as familiarity with word processing, web browsing and email is recommended.
For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland
Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page.
International/Non-EU Applicants Applicable to Modules that are part of the MSC in Occupational Health (On-line) Programme;
Core Modules : therefore the applicant will be expected to meet the entry requirements of the programme https://www.ucc.ie/en/ckx50/
- EH6110Risk Assessment and Implementation of Health and Safety Management Programmes (10 credits)
- EH6141Psychosocial Epidemiology (online) (5 credits)
- EH6142Risk Assessment and Management of Psychosocial Risks (online) (5 credits)
For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.
Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.
English Language Requirements
Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Please visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.
Fees and Costs
EU Fee É900.00 : NON-EU Fee É1,100.00. Application Fee of É35.00
How To Apply
Closed for applications
- To apply for this module please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account.
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.