This course will focus on health promotion concepts, program management strategies, interventions and perspectives of health promotions in the workplace. We will examine why health promotions make sense as a return on investment for employers and provide insight into the process of designing, managing, and evaluating a program. We will explore strategies that impact health promotions and identify the types of programs used to operationalize a health promotions program. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of: benefits of health promotion; design management and evaluation of a variety of health programs; a variety of interventions available to employers; the challenges and opportunities facing workplace parties when considering a health promotions program; considerations for the future of workplace health promotion.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, January 13 - April 6 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Kathryn Leistner
Notes:
No Final Exam. Synchronous Webinars scheduled three times per term. Webinar dates will be posted at the start of the term and will be recorded. Please note registering after the course start date may delay course access and does not permit exceptions to coursework due dates, late textbook purchases, or the refund policy.
Instructors
Kathryn Leistner
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Kathryn (she/her) is an HR Professional and Educator who works within the global employment industry. Throughout her career, Kathryn has worked with hundreds of companies. She believes in the importance of educating in all areas of work and life, empowering folks to recognize their potential as a leader and peer. Kathryn has worked with innovative teams throughout her career, been awarded team accolades for innovation and was humbled to receive personal career awards.
Kathryn is a certified career and employment specialist, adult educator and member of professional associations Human Resource Professionals Ontario (HRPA-CAN) and the Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRM-USA). She holds a Degree in Adult Education from Brock University and a Master of Education Degree from Queen’s University. She is currently pursuing Doctorate studies in Adult Learning from the University of Calgary.
She teaches courses in Organizational Behaviour and Wellness in the Workplace.
