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OHS5110 Rehabilitation, Compensation and Health Promotion
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:
This unit provides information on cost effective rehabilitation, compensation and health promotion practices for use in industry. It includes legal requirements for rehabilitation and compensation practices, rehabilitation policy development, skills in case management, assessing clients suitability for employment, the role of private insurers in compensation, employee assistance programs, welfare and health promotion programs and evaluating their effectiveness. The roles of a variety of professionals in rehabilitation and health promotion are covered. Case studies provide practical experience.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q28Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
Q38Graduate Diploma of Occupational Safety and Health
V74Master of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
I51Master of Occupational Health and Safety
I35Master of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009