Course - Work and Health - FH3001
FH3001 - Work and Health
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
Based on the national strategy for joint efforts for work and health and based on relevant research literature, the subject will elucidate and discuss matters that are important for sustainable participation in paid employment. Teaching will emphasize the challenges facing different groups such as youth, immigrants, elderly and people with reduced functional ability for whatever reason. Perspectives from health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation are integrated. The course clarifies how cultural, organizational and social conditions both inhibit and promote a person's or groups' ability to participate in payroll work. Basic topics highlighted are interventions and policies that support work inclusion and social equality; the Norwegian welfare state (current situation, development over time, future perspective and international comparison), sick leave and health related benefits. Furthermore, the role of the various parties in work life, health and welfare, their common and distinctive competencies as well as arenas and methods for cross-professional cooperation are highlighted. Models for the knowledge-based evaluation of health, function and ability to work are presented. Knowledge-based interventions to support work inclusion and occupational rehabilitation as well as other efforts aimed at supporting participation in the work force are central to the course.
Learning outcome
Based on social, organizational and cultural issues, the course will enable the student to assess the resources and challenges of individuals, groups and businesses when wage and health promoting activities are to be made for different populations.
Knowledge
The student:
- has in-depth knowledge of current social policy strategies, and objectives related to work and health
- has broad knowledge of social, organizational and individual factors that may affect the ability of individuals and groups to participate in working life
- has updated knowledge about the health and welfare system, working life, law and regulations and decision-making processes in connection with the health and welfare services
- has research-based knowledge on sickness absence patterns, participation, inclusion and people falling out of work in Norway and comparable countries
- has broad knowledge of key themes, theories, models and issues in the field of work health and work inclusion
- can use a health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation perspective in relation to employment participation
- can apply knowledge about challenges in complex work-based interventions (including occupational rehabilitation) as an interdisciplinary discipline with anchoring in various theoretical models with individual, work and system perspectives.
Skills
The student:
- can apply relevant theory, empirical data, and models to describe and discuss current health promotion and preventive actions related to work and work outcomes
- can translate knowledge about work inclusion in relevant population groups can evaluate and disseminate independent scientific work
- can exchange views and experiences across professional areas relevant to work health and thereby contribute to the development of good practice (cooperation competence)
General competence
The student:
- can integrate and communicate professional issues in new areas and contribute to innovative efforts in terms of work inclusion
- can analyze the need for interdisciplinary and multi sectorial collaboration at the individual and system level and use this knowledge for new thinking in the field of practice and research
- can identify the opportunities and challenges of the field of practice and research for the development, implementation and evaluation of new interventions that have a goal of employment
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, workshop, homework, own studies, co-student responses, TBL (team-based learning).
Compulsory assignments
- Self-chosen topic illuminated with three scientific articles
- Levere Abstract
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activity 1. Prior to the third session, the students submit their first written work requirements, which consist of a self-selected topic explained by the syllabus and a minimum of 3 scientific articles. The written work must contain a short description (1-2 pages) of the choice of subject, problem, and how the information was obtained (method). APA or Vancouver are used for literature references in the text and in the reference list. The work is submitted on the learning platform which is accessible to the teacher and is assessed as approved/not approved.
Compulsory activity 2. After the third session, an abstract of a maximum of 500 words is delivered based on compulsory activity 1 and current literature. The abstract must contain: Introduction, problem, method (literature search), result, and implications for practice/conclusion. The work is submitted on the learning platform which is accessible to the teacher and the student.
Exam. Both compulsory activities must be approved in order to take the exam in the subject. In the event of an unapproved compulsory activity, the opportunity is given to complete it a second time before the exam in the subject. Students who are not approved for compulsory activity on first and second submission will not be given the opportunity to present themselves for the exam in the subject. The exam consists of an oral presentation of an electronic poster on a chosen topic based on compulsory activities 1 and 2. The students must have previously read through another student's written work (abstract), and take the role of respondent and opponent in the fellow student's presentation of the abstract. Content in electronic poster and oral presentation (including fellow student response) is weighted 50/50. Both of these assessments must be passed in order to pass the exam in its entirety. Letter grade. Postponed exams are held for students with a valid absence or the result "not passed". The student is entitled to one hour of guidance in the event of a "not passed". For students who submit for the first time in a postponed exam (e.g. a valid absence in an ordinary exam), the same applies as for an ordinary exam, as this is the first time submission.
Required previous knowledge
Completed bachelor's degree. The course is part of the master's programme in Public Health.
Course materials
To be announced in Blackboard at the beginning of the semester.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Health Science
- Public Health
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 50/100 ALLE
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Work 50/100 ALLE INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral examination 50/100 ALLE
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Work 50/100 ALLE INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"