VRDM230
Mental Health in Disability Management
Mental health issues present some of the most challenging and complex problems for organizations and disability management professionals. They are the fastest-growing cause of absence from work and generate the highest costs and durations of disability. In this course, you will focus on the organization's role in mental health. You’ll learn how the workplace can improve mental health outcomes—including improving success with mental health related return to work (RTW). Explore the personal and organizational consequences of poor mental health and consider options for prevention. You will also discuss how to assist workers who have mental health barriers navigate the various systems to make a safe and timely return to work.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 6 weeks
Tuition: $749
Can be applied to:
Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
- Tue, May 7 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 14 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 21 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 28 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Sep 10 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Sep 17 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Sep 24 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Oct 1 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Oct 8 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Oct 15 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jan 14 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jan 21 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jan 28 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Feb 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Feb 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Feb 18 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Identify common mental health issues and the impact on the individual and society
- Respond to the unique challenges of addressing workplace mental health impairments, such as treatment limitations, stigma and increased costs
- Assess gaps between mental health needs and supports for an organization and individual clients
- Recommend policies and approaches that improve mental health outcomes for the individual and the organization
- Remediate processes that impede mental health and wellness through stakeholder collaboration
- Design an effective return-to-work plan for mental health conditions
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and class discussions
- Connect with the instructor via email, online posts, and optional live Q&A Zoom sessions scheduled by the instructor (summaries/recordings available)
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments (individual and group)
- Participation in online discussions and case scenarios
You will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis (minimum average grade of 75% required to pass).
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
Professional Development Credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following credential:
This course is also pre-approved for continuing education credits from the following organizations:
- Vocational Rehabilitation Association Canada – Continuing Education Units
- BC Association of Kinesiologists – Continuing Education Units
- College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals – Continuing Education Units