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OHS5136 Occupational Epidemiology
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit examines epidemiology from the perspective of occupational health and safety, including appropriate study design and quantitative data analysis techniques as they relate to the work environment. Epidemiological evidence as a tool for decision making regarding the management of occupational diseases, accidents and injuries is discussed with a focus on case studies and applied examples.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAAJKEnvironment Area of Specialisation
SPAAJJOccupational Health Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014