Introduction Master specialisation Occupational Health Psychology Dr. Margot van der Doef March 7, 2014 Discover the world at Leiden University Today • What is Occupational Health Psychology? • Professional perspectives • Current topics in OHP • The courses: mandatory & electives • Thesis & Internship • A student’s perspective • Time for questions Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University Discover the world at Leiden University Master OHP at Leiden University: ‘Healthy people in healthy work’ Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University • Master Programme OHP • Mandatory courses • Elective courses 20/25 ECTS 10/5 ECTS • Thesis Proposal+Thesis • Internship 20 ECTS 10 ECTS ______________ 60 ECTS Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University 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 (10 + 10 Internship) Discover the world at Leiden University Master Thesis (20 ECTS) • List of topics offered by staff members of Social & Organisational -, Health - , and Cognitive Psychology (+ external options) • Some examples of recent 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 Discover the world at Leiden University Internship (10 ECTS): 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 Discover the world at Leiden University A student’s perspective Daniëlle Swets Discover the world at Leiden University Master OHP • = 1 year programme feasible, but requires good planning • Start in September or February Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University 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 Discover the world at Leiden University 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 (2A07, 071-5273987, doef@fsw.leidenuniv.nl) Discover the world at Leiden University