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H91 Master of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety has been developed for medical practitioners seeking to extend their knowledge in the field of occupational medicine, health and safety. The course is structured around the central concept of prevention of occupational injury and disease. Emphasis is placed on the multidisciplinary nature of the field and therefore draws heavily from a number of disciplines.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is available online. Students will complete a total of nine units (180 credit points) as per the below course structure:
 
STAGE 1
OHM5112 Management of Occupational Diseases and Injuries in the Workplace 20 
OHM5115 Occupational Health Practice 20 
OHM5118 Rehabilitation Medicine 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety.
 
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
OHS5101 Prevention of Accidents and Ill-Health at Work 1 20 
OHS5107 Occupational Health and Safety Management, Technology and Ergonomics 1 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Post Graduate Diploma of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety.
 
STAGE 3
MHP5101 Master Health Project 20 
or Elective unit
MHP5202 Master Health Project 20 
or Elective unit
Elective unit
 
Suggested electives from occupational medicine, preventive health, men's health, family medicine, and aviation medicine.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006