RWTHx: PsyHealth worXs! Psychosocial Health Prevention and Work standards
The first MOOC to teach practitioners how to conduct a psychosocial risk assessment step by step.
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Price Value
- $ 119
- Difficulty Level
- Intermediate
PsyHealth WorXs!
Comprehensive Psychosocial Risk Assessment Course
Course Description
PsyHealth WorXs! is an innovative and comprehensive course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct psychosocial risk assessments in the workplace. With up to 50% of EU workers reporting work-related stress and 80% of managers concerned about psychosocial risks, this course addresses a critical need in today's business environment. You'll learn how to create a safer, healthier, and more productive work environment while complying with EU law that mandates employers to ensure their employees' safety and health.
What You'll Learn
- Understanding of work-related stress and its impact on employees and organizations
- The importance and legal obligations of psychosocial risk assessment
- Scientific foundations of psychosocial risk assessment
- How to overcome obstacles in implementing risk assessments
- Techniques for assessing work characteristics and evaluating risks
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions
- Proper documentation and continuation of the assessment process
- Real-world insights from practitioners in the field
Prerequisites
This intermediate-level course has no specific prerequisites, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals interested in improving workplace health and safety.
Course Content
- Definition and impact of work-related stress
- Legal and scientific foundations of psychosocial risk assessment
- The 7-step process of psychosocial risk assessment
- Methods for assessing work characteristics
- Evaluation of assessment outcomes
- Design and implementation of interventions
- Evaluation of intervention effectiveness
- Documentation and continuation of the assessment process
- Practical insights and tips from industry practitioners
Who Should Take This Course
- Human Resources professionals
- Managers and team leaders
- Occupational health and safety specialists
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Anyone interested in improving workplace well-being and productivity
Real-World Applications
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial risk assessments in your organization
- Develop and implement targeted interventions to reduce work-related stress
- Improve overall employee well-being and productivity
- Ensure compliance with EU workplace safety regulations
- Create a more positive and supportive work environment
- Reduce absenteeism and turnover related to workplace stress
- Enhance your organization's reputation as an employer of choice
Course Syllabus
Week 1: The need for psychosocial risk assessment (scientific foundations and legal obligations), what is work-related stress.
Week 2: The process of psychosocial risk assessment, obstacles that may inhibit it, preparation, and first steps of the assessment.
Week 3: Methods for the assessment of work characteristics, how to evaluate the outcome of the assessment.
Week 4: Evaluation, definition, and implementation of interventions. Examples of interventions in different branches.
Week 5: Methods for the evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions.
Week 6: Documentation of the assessment and the process of updating and continuation.
By enrolling in PsyHealth WorXs!, you'll gain the tools and knowledge needed to make a significant positive impact on your workplace, ensuring the health, happiness, and productivity of your employees while meeting legal obligations and driving organizational success.
