The Psychology Of Health –

hca250

(3 credits)

In this course, the student is introduced to the psychological factors that relate to maintaining a healthy workplace. The course also exposes the student to management elements of cultural diversity, collaboration, and healthy behaviors.

This undergraduate-level course is 9 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Psychology of Health in the Workplace
- Describe the relationship between health and psychology.
- Identify how lifestyle choices impact health and psychology in the workplace.
Managing Stress and Illness in the Workplace
- Describe the relationship between stress and health.
- Identify steps to reduce stress in the workplace.
Management of Workplace Psychology
- Assess workplace motivation techniques.
- Describe the influence of organizational culture.
- Describe the role of management in workplace psychology.
Managing Change in the Workplace
- Identify the role of human resources as it relates to managing change in the workplace.
- Describe strategies to manage change and innovation.
Health and Behavior in the Workplace
- Identify factors that influence health-related behavior.
- Describe the impact of health promotion programs.
Employee Assistance and Substance Abuse
- Identify the role of Employee Assistance programs in the workplace.
- Explain the relationship between mental health and substance abuse.
- Explain the impact of substance abuse in the workplace.
Violence in the Workplace
- Identify sources of violence in the workplace.
- Explain strategies to manage the impact of violence.
Planning in the Workplace
- Describe decision-making techniques in the workplace.
- Assess individual and group decision making process in the workplace.
Future of Health Psychology
- Identify future trends in health psychology.
- Describe careers and training in health psychology.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

The Psychology Of Health –

hca250

Psychology of Health in the Workplace

Managing Stress and Illness in the Workplace

Management of Workplace Psychology

Managing Change in the Workplace

Health and Behavior in the Workplace

Employee Assistance and Substance Abuse

Violence in the Workplace

Planning in the Workplace

Future of Health Psychology

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