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University of Cumbria
- Courses Offered : BSc (Hons) Occupational Health Practice Development, Grad Dip Occupational Health Practice Development, UADip Occupational Health Practice Development
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Name : Liz Scott MEd, MSc, SFHEA, B.Med.Sci. (Hons), BSc (Hons), CMIOSH, MIIRSM, RNT, RSCPHN (OH).
Details
The University of Cumbria is one of the few degree courses in the UK that focuses solely on occupational health practice in a working environment. We have designed our occupational health courses to be relevant to anyone interested in the subject, regardless of your background. You’ll learn up to date professional developments within the practice, and create a foundation of knowledge for further study and career progression
Details:
UADip Occupational Health Practice Development
This is a 1 year, part time distance learning course consisting of three 20 credit modules, taught at level 6.
Compulsory Module
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Occupational Health
Optional Modules
- Health surveillance and toxicology or
- Workplace mental health.
- Stress Management or
- Absence management.
BSc (Hons) Occupational Health Practice Development (Top up degree)
This is a 2 year, part time distance learning course consisting of six 20 credit modules, taught at level 6.
Grad Dip Occupational Health Practice Development
For those already hold a degree, this is a 2 year, part time distance learning course consisting of six 20 credit modules, taught at level 6.
https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate/occupational-health-practice-development/
BSc and Grad Dip:
| Year 1
Compulsory Module Legal and Ethical Aspects of Occupational Health Optional Modules Health surveillance and toxicology or Workplace mental health. Stress Management or Absence management. |
Year 2
Compulsory Module Leadership & Change Negotiated Learning* Optional Modules Health surveillance and toxicology or Workplace mental health or Facilitating health and behaviour change. Fitness for work, as part of * Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Management, as part of* |
Modules may be taken as stand-alone modules for CPD study.