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I35 Master of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety has been developed for medical practitioners and nurses seeking to extend their knowledge in occupational health and disease, as well as the systems which underpin safety in the workplace. 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 degree in medicine or nursing from a recognised institution.
 
COURSE LOCATION
Off 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

Students will complete a total of 180 credit points (9 units) as outlined below:
 
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
OHM5113 Management of Occupational Disease and Injury 1 20 
OHM5114 Management of Occupational Disease and Injury 2 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Occupational Medicine Health and Safety.
 
STAGE 2
OHM5115 Occupational Health Practice 20 
OHM5118 Rehabilitation Medicine 20 
OHS5101 Prevention of Accidents and Ill-Health at Work 1 20 
 
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety.
 
STAGE 3
HST5120 Epidemiology 20 
 
Plus two elective units (40 credit points) may be chosen from the following options:
 
OHS5107 Occupational Health and Safety Management, Technology and Ergonomics 1 20 
HST5118 Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology 20 
HST5116 Fundamentals of Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health 20 
OHS5112 System Safety Management and Emergency Planning 20 
OHS5110 Rehabilitation, Compensation and Health Promotion 20 
AVM5102 Aviation Physiology 20 
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine 20 
HST5121 Demography and Biostatistics 20 
MHP5101 Master Health Project * 20 
MHP5202 Master Health Project * 20 
 
*The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done consecutively over two semesters.
 
 
 
 
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: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009