OHSE6010
10 units
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:
- The relationship between health and work
- An overview of the body systems
- Body responses
- Special topics in OHS
- Biological monitoring and health surveillance
- 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.
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