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Level 1
Course details
Organizational Effectiveness
BUS8560
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Project Management
MGMT8300
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Consulting Proposal
OHS8040
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Ergonomics
OHS8090
Ergonomics assesses the tasks, the equipment used, and the environment in which work is being completed, and is a critical component of health and wellness for employees of an organization. Building on knowledge developed in Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace and Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation, students will learn to identify and assess ergonomic risk factors, and develop an ergonomics program to prevent occupational illness and injury by changing the design of work and workplaces to fit the worker and in accordance with regulatory requirements. This course will include the basics of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in order to develop skills to evaluate the work environment for employees, assess human capabilities, limitations and the design of workplaces to ensure a safe, efficient and productive workspace.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Workplace Health Promotion (Wellness)
OHS8130
Health promotion programs are a key method for promoting a strong safety and wellness culture within organizations. In this course, students will investigate guiding principles, skills, and strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating workplace wellness programs that meet the needs of workers and organizations. Students will examine a variety of theories, models and processes related to wellness and health promotion interventions, with a focus on workplace health promotion. Utilizing knowledge gained in Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation, students will build a business case for health promotion within the workplace to secure key stakeholder commitment for wellness programming and resources by ensuring program alignment with organizational strategy.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness
OHS8250
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation
OHS8030
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Hazard Identification and Applied Safety Processes
OHS8050
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: OHS8020 OR OHS8250
- CoRequisites:
Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness (Safety)
OHS8080
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Consulting Project
OHS8100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: MGMT8300 AND OHS8020 OR OHS8250 AND OHS8040
- CoRequisites:
Disability Management and Return-to-Work (RTW) Coordination
OHS8115
Disability management refers to proactive employer practices with the goals of preventing or reducing workplace disability, intervening early in the face of injury, and providing coordinated management and rehabilitation functions to promote workers’ recovery and safe and timely return to work (RTW). This course will provide an in-depth investigation of the role of disability management (DM) programs as a means to promoting a strong safety and wellness culture within an organization and address all facets of work disability prevention. The focus will be on performing executive functions, including: administration of DM services, development of policies and procedures, promotion of RTW concepts through education and training, consulting to joint labour-management committees, evaluation of services and community resources, selecting DM partners, etc. Students will learn how to develop a business case for a DM program and apply learning from Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation to the DM program context. This course will focus on developing an understanding of how to expedite, coordinate and facilitate the return to work of persons with injuries, illnesses and disabilities in a range of settings. Using cases, students will learn how to work with stakeholders to develop RTW plans for workers with a variety of illnesses or injuries in various organizational contexts, including both union and non-union settings. Students will apply concepts and strategies from Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving to learn to build collaborative relationships with all parties to facilitate early and timely return to work for employees following a leave of absence. Specific topics include: legislation and benefits programs related to leaves and RTW; workplace attendance support; claims management; disability case management; risk assessment and workplace accommodation; graduated RTW; documentation and confidentiality; and management of psychological disabilities.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Health and Safety Administration and Management Systems
OHS8260
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: OHS8020 OR OHS8250
- CoRequisites:
Program outcomes
- Assess risk for harm to workers within the workplace in order to identify opportunities for promoting and protecting individual and organizational well-being.
- Design and evaluate the effectiveness of OHSW programs, referring to relevant and validated health, safety and wellness theories and evidence-informed best practices.
- Develop and evaluate OHSW policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with Canadian legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines.
- Propose solutions for issues related to disability management, return to work, and health and safety through the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and related benefits programs.
- Employ effective interpersonal communication and problem solving skills, and ethical and professional conduct, in working with stakeholders to resolve health, safety and wellness challenges within organizations.
- Promote a strong safety and wellness culture within organizations by incorporating the biopsychosocial model of health into human resource and OHSW initiatives.
- Recommend controls, interventions, and/or emergency response plans to mitigate workplace risks and hazards that emerge as a result of inspections, investigations, compliance and management system audits.
- Apply human resource management principles appropriate for diverse workplace environments that support organizational business decisions.
- Evaluate business propositions and promotional strategies developed to address HSW initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.