Introduction Master Occupational Health Psychology

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1 Introduction Master Occupational Health Psychology Dr. Margot van der Doef November 8, 2013

2 Today What is Occupational Health Psychology? Professional perspectives Current topics in OHP The courses: mandatory & electives Thesis & Internship Time for questions

3 Occupational Health Psychology OHP concerns the application of psychology to improving the quality of work life, and to protecting and promoting the safety, health and well-being of workers (NIOSH). Central theme: the person in his/her working environment

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5 Professional Perspectives Occupational Health Services (ARBO-diensten) Consultancy Health promotion Stress management / counseling Training, coaching, teambuilding Human resources management Assessment & selection Career counseling Reintegration, outplacement Staff- & management positions in non-profit & profit sector (Scientific) research

6 Some current topics in OHP Strong focus on productivity high strain / time pressure Increased Automation/Computerization mental demands Accidents & errors, e.g. BP oil spill, medical errors het Nieuwe Werken Work - private life balance Globalisation diversity issues Reorganisations change management; job insecurity Absenteeism & disability (costs!) Retirement age keeping employees fit & productive

7 OHP Knowledge regarding Occupational Health in various subdisciplines of psychology Health Psychology Causes and consequences of occupational stress Health promotion at the worksite Social & Organisational Psychology Leadership and job motivation; Group processes, e.g. Dealing with diversity Cognitive Psychology Optimalization of cognitive functioning Development of human-machine systems

8 Master OHP at Leiden University: Healthy people in healthy work Key characteristics: the only master programme ensuing from a collaboration of various disciplines within Ψ (S&O, HP, ACP) Broad integrated perspective on employee & work setting Room for specialisation through electives, thesis, and internship

9 Admission (Professional) Master Bachelor Psychology Leiden University Bachelor Psychology other Dutch University: Admission Procedure Bachelor at other Institutions: Admission Procedure Content Requirements Bachelor Psychology: Corresponding course in 3rd Bachelor year at 400 level Health psychology or Beoordeling & Beinvloeding or Cooperation & Conflict or Cognitieve Ergonomie

10 Master Programme OHP Mandatory courses Elective courses Thesis Proposal+Thesis Internship 20/25 ECTS 10/5 ECTS 20 ECTS 10 ECTS 60 ECTS

11 Mandatory courses (20-25 ECTS) * Work & Stress (5) role of workplace factors in employee health and well-being * Interventions in Occupational Health (5) how to assess occupational risks & how to design, implement & evaluate individual- & organizational-focused interventions * Human Potential: Application (5) how to enhance productivity, creativity, memory, well-being and selfregulation * Social Psychology of Organisational Behaviour (10) group performance, negotiation, social dilemmas, relationships and trust OR Motivation, Power & Leadership (5) the interplay between leadership, motivation and performance

12 Some Suggested Electives (5-10 ECTS) Social Psychology of Organizational Behavior (10) Motivation, Power & Leadership (5) Human Computer Interaction (5) Human Potential: Theory (5) Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (5) Trainers Course Communication Skills ( Internship)

13 Master Thesis (20 ECTS) List of topics offered by staff members of Social & Organisational -, Health -, and Cognitive Psychology (+ external options) Some examples of current thesis topics: Work-family conflict & facilitation Aggression and violence in health care Effectiveness of stress management interventions Flow / work engagement Effects of fear in the workplace Change management Violating behavior at work Optimizing the training of complex surgical skills

14 Internship: some examples Arbo Unie (Occupational Health Services) Schouten & Nelissen, Talent in Zicht Pruijs & Partners BV (Executive search) Advies & trainingsbureau Zuidema Mind at Work (re-integration, counseling, (psychological) assessment) Psychologisch adviesbureau Van Eijnsbergen en Partners Diageo, HRM department Dockwise Shipping, Quality and Safety Department A+O fond Gemeenten: Project Vergrijzing, verhoging pensioenleeftijd en duurzame inzetbaarheid (Aging, retirement age, and employability) RIVM: Project Nature, extent and causes of workload Spaarne Ziekenhuis: Project Reorganisation of the departments Recovery and Holding TNO research internships

15 A student s perspective Sasja v.d. Water

16 Master OHP = 1 year programme feasible, but requires good planning Start in September or February

17 Mandatory courses (20-25 ECTS) Start February: Feb-June: Social Psychology of Organisational Behaviour (10) * Interventions in Occupational Health (5) Human Potential: Application (5) Sep-Jan: Motivation, Power & Leadership (5) * Work & Stress (5) Start September: Sep-Jan: Motivation, Power & Leadership (5) * Social Psychology of Organisational Behaviour (10) * Work & Stress (5) Feb-June: Social Psychology of Organisational Behaviour (10) * Interventions in Occupational Health (5) Human Potential: Application (5) * and/or

18 Further education after your master... Postdoctoral education ARBO deskundige 2 years, at least 3 years work experience (1 year in Occupational Health Services) Specific courses on e.g. HRM, assessment & selection, change management (offered by e.g., de Baak, Schouten & Nelissen) PhD

19 Questions? More information on Occupational Health Psychology: Markt books, master theses / internship reports, handouts An OHP-student and coordinator - ready to answer all your questions! Furthermore, feel free to contact me: Margot van der Doef (2B29, , doef@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)