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