Not currently offered
Course code

OHSE6010

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to the relationship between health and the work environment. It illustrates aspects of the structure and function of the human body and investigates the recognition of how hazards in the workplace can affect the body (diseases and injuries) . It also includes an introduction to health services required to address these problems.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2024.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Discuss in general terms the main occupational health problems associated with the major body systems, their nature, relationship to work exposures and prevention;

2. Explain current topical occupational health issues and the their relationship to work exposures and preventions

3. Discuss the provision, organisation and limitations of occupational health services; and

4. Locate and assess the literature on occupational diseases and related conditions.


Content

The modules covered in this course include:

  1. The relationship between health and work
  2. An overview of the body systems
  3. Body responses
  4. Special topics in OHS
  5. Biological monitoring and health surveillance
  6. Occupational health services

Assessment items

In Term Test: On-line Test

Report: Essay/Written Assignment (Report)

In Term Test: In Class Test

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.