C1: Introduction to the field of work and health

C1 (PDF, 236 KB)

Module Managers: Prof. Dr. med. Holger Dressel and Prof. Dr. David Vernez

To become acquainted with the course, program road 
map, as well as current work and health issues from 
different perspectives.
Upon completion, students will be able to: 
– Contribute actively to the learning process and use 
the learning platform OLAT
– Distinguish levels of analysis and perspectives of 
various work and health disciplines 
– Define work and health problems drawing on an 
interdisciplinary approach 
– Describe the network of actors in the field of work 
and health 

– Introduction to DAS Work+Health with presentations by program lecturers
– Structure, goals, and learning principles of the 
interdisciplinary study program 
– Work and health policy (in Switzerland and Europe) 
and stakeholders 
– Multidisciplinary perspectives (medicine, psychology, sociology, engineering, etc.) 
– Role of different actors and professions in the field 
of work and health 
– Models of health (physical, mental, social health) 
and diseases 

05-07 January 2026 in Zurich

15 November 2025

Included in the DAS Work+Health fee