Course Description
The following is the course description for the Health and Wellness At Work Course:
A healthy employee is a happy and productive employee, and that is a goal for every organization. Through our Health and Wellness at Work program your participants will experience the benefits of a healthier lifestyle and workplace.
Our Health and Wellness at Work course will be instrumental in creating a “Culture of Wellness” within your organization. Your participants will touch on common issues such as smoking cessation, nutrition & weight loss, and preventative care. Health and Wellness is the responsibility of everyone in an organization so take the positive step and create a program at your organization.
You Will:
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
Access Health and Wellness Program Needs
Plan a Health and Wellness Program
Implement a Health and Wellness Program
Maintain a Health and Wellness Program
Agenda
Course Core Competencies:
Module 1: Definition of a Health and Wellness Program
Topic A: What is a Health and Wellness Program?
Topic B: Productivity
Topic C: Cost of Health Care
Topic D: Cost of Absenteeism
Module 2: Types of Health and Wellness Programs
Topic A: Health Behaviors
Topic B: Health Screenings and Maintenance
Topic C: Mental Health
Topic D: Physical Injuries
Module 3: Health Behavior Programs
Topic A: Increasing Physical Activity
Topic B: Nutrition & Weight Loss
Topic C: Tobacco Cessation
Topic D: Substance Abuse Treatment
Module 4: Health Screenings and Maintenance Programs
Topic A: Preventative Care Screenings
Topic B: Cancer Screenings
Topic C: Annual Examinations
Topic D: Maintenance Programs
Module 5: Mental Health Programs
Topic A: Stress Management
Topic B: Support Groups
Topic C: Counseling
Topic D: Awareness & Education
Module 6: Evaluate the Need
Topic A: Review Current and Previous Programs
Topic B: Environmental Factors
Topic C: Identify Common Health Conditions and Procedures
Topic D: Review Company Information Pertaining to Employee Health
Module 7: Planning Process
Topic A: Form a Health and Wellness Team or Committee
Topic B: Define Goals
Topic C: Budget
Topic D: Programs and Policies
Module 8: Implementation
Topic A: Get Management Support
Topic B: Test It Out
Topic C: Get the Word Out
Topic D: Incentives
Module 9: Create a “Culture of Wellness”
Topic A: Accessible Healthy Eating Options
Topic B: Give Them a Break
Topic C: Alcohol, Drug, and Smoke-Free Work Environment
Topic D: Eliminate Hazard
Module 10: Evaluate Results
Topic A: Check the Results
Topic B: Employee Satisfaction
Topic C: Revise Plans as Necessary
Topic D: Share Achievements