Course Overview
This 10-module course provides HR professionals, occupational health practitioners, organizational psychologists, and safety officers with the knowledge and tools to apply psychological evaluation and support systems in the workplace. The course covers psychological testing for workplace fitness, practical mental health interventions for employees, and techniques for assessing psychological risks at work. Participants will explore the role of psychologists in occupational health and learn to establish referral pathways for employee mental health, ensuring a comprehensive, ethical, and effective mental wellbeing strategy.
DURATION
10 Days
Target Audience
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Organizational Psychologists
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Occupational Health Professionals
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HR Managers
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EAP Coordinators
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Health and Safety Managers
Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Conduct psychological testing for workplace fitness
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Design mental health interventions for employees based on assessed needs
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Use tools for assessing psychological risks at work
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Develop ethical referral pathways for employee mental health
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Understand the strategic role of psychologists in occupational health and employee wellbeing
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Foundations of Workplace Psychological Health
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Psychological wellbeing in occupational health
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The biopsychosocial model and workplace outcomes
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Legal and ethical frameworks
Module 2: Psychological Testing for Workplace Fitness
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Tools and protocols for “psychological testing for workplace fitness”
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Assessment reliability, validity, and bias
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Interpreting results and implications for job performance
Module 3: Assessing Psychological Risks at Work
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Identifying psychosocial hazards (e.g., burnout, bullying)
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Risk assessment models and tools
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Integrating psychological risk into broader OHS frameworks
Module 4: Mental Health Interventions for Employees
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Planning “mental health interventions for employees”
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Preventive, early intervention, and crisis approaches
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Building a psychologically safe workplace culture
Module 5: Referral Pathways and Support Structures
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Designing “referral pathways for employee mental health”
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Collaborating with EAPs and external professionals
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Ensuring confidentiality and follow-up care
Module 6: Role of Psychologists in Occupational Health
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Scope and boundaries of practice
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The “role of psychologists in occupational health” programs
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Cross-functional collaboration with HR and HSE
Module 7: Workplace Trauma and Critical Incident Response
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Psychological first aid and debriefing
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Managing traumatic exposures and recovery support
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Post-incident mental health assessments
Module 8: Return-to-Work Planning After Psychological Injury
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Strategies for reintegration and accommodation
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Coordinating with managers and treating professionals
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Monitoring long-term outcomes and setbacks
Module 9: Evaluation and Reporting
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Tools for monitoring intervention outcomes
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Measuring psychological risk reduction
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Reporting outcomes to leadership and regulators
Module 10: Designing a Workplace Mental Health Strategy
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Developing an integrated approach
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Aligning psychological health initiatives with organizational goals
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Final Project: Creating a workplace mental health and assessment framework
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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