Occupational Health
- Health Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 246 pages
- 21 units
This course introduces students to occupational health and safety principles. It equips them with skills for problem-solving and decision-making related to occupational health and safety. The course emphasizes skills development across the lifespan, exploring the impact of contextual factors on adaptive processes and role transition. Students will learn to assist clients with adaptive processes and enable participation in valued occupations. The course also develops the knowledge, skills, and adaptive capacity needed to address occupational challenges.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS817, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS817 · UNIT 1 CONCEPT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Overall, efforts in occupational health and safety must aim to prevent industrial accidents and diseases, and at the same time recognise the connection between worker health and safety, the workplace, and the environment outside the workplace.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the principles of occupational health and safety.
- Identify and evaluate workplace hazards.
- Implement risk management strategies.
- Apply industrial hygiene practices.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
- Understand occupational health policies and legislation.
What it prepares you for
- Occupational Health Specialist
- Safety Officer
- Industrial Hygienist
- Environmental Health Practitioner
- Risk Manager
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control
Unit 2: Types of Hazards
Requires understanding of diverse workplace hazards and their complex interactions.
- Module 4: Risk Management Framework
Unit 2: Risk Assessment and Communication
Involves complex calculations and interpretations of exposure data.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 41 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health
Unit 1: Concept of Occupational Health · 2 hours
Define occupational health and its importance.. Explain the interaction between work and health.. Discuss the role of occupational health in sustainable development..
Unit 2: Definition of Terms in Occupational Health · 2 hours
Define key terms used in occupational health.. Understand the applications of these terms in an occupational setting..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health
Unit 3: Classification of Workplace Environment · 3 hours
Explain the concept of workplace environment.. List and classify the various workplace environment factors.. Describe the physical and non-physical environment factors..
- Week 3Module 2: Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Unit 1: Industry: Concept, Classification and Type · 3 hours
Explain the concept of industry and its relevance to economic growth.. Classify industry based on various factors.. Explain the various types of industry and the Colin Clark's sector model..
- Week 4Module 2: Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Unit 2: Industrial Hygiene · 3 hours
Define Occupational/Industrial hygiene.. Discuss the history of Industrial hygiene.. Explain the roles of an Industrial Hygienists..
- Week 5Module 2: Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Unit 3: Workplace Safety · 3 hours
Discuss the concept of workplace safety.. Explain the various workplace safety measures.. Discuss the benefits of workplace safety..
- Week 6Module 2: Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Unit 4: Types and Application of Safety Equipment · 3 hours
Define PPE and discuss its suitability.. Provide information, instruction, and training on the use of PPE.. Discuss the various types of PPE and their relevance.. Discuss the maintenance and storage of PPE..
- Week 7Module 3: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control
Unit 1: Sources of Hazards · 3 hours
Explain the definition and concept of hazard.. Classify hazards based on their sources.. Discuss the status and marking of a hazard..
- Week 8Module 3: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control
Unit 2: Types of Hazards · 3 hours
Recognize the various ranges of hazards that workers are exposed to in the workplace.. Discuss the potential health hazards in occupational exposure..
- Week 9Module 3: Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control
Unit 3: Control of Hazards · 3 hours
Mention the various ways of controlling occupational hazards.. Explain the importance of each of the control measures..
- Week 10Module 4: Risk Management Framework
Unit 1: Exposure Routes and Assessment · 3 hours
Distinguish between exposure assessment and exposure analysis.. Explain the various routes of exposures to contaminants.. Quantify the exposure of individuals or populations.. Define an acceptable exposure for occupational environment..
- Week 11Module 4: Risk Management Framework
Unit 2: Risk Assessment and Communication · 3 hours
State the concept and process of risk assessment.. Establish dose-response effects for occupational hazards.. Evaluate risk and take appropriate control measures to minimize adverse health effects.. State the basic concept of risk communication in the workplace..
- Week 12Module 4: Risk Management Framework
Unit 3: Healthy-Worker Effect · 3 hours
Discuss the concept and origin of Healthy Worker Effect (HWE).. Explain the various sources and components of the HWE.. Discuss the various factors affecting the HWE.. Explain the strategies for reducing HWE..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module objectives and key terms.
- Focus on hazard identification and control methods from Module 3.
- Practice risk assessment calculations from Module 4.
- Study case studies to understand real-world applications.
- Create concept maps linking legislation and policies to practical workplace scenarios.
- Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final exam.
- Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share notes.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS817 about?
This course introduces students to occupational health and safety principles. It equips them with skills for problem-solving and decision-making related to occupational health and safety. The course emphasizes skills development across the lifespan, exploring the impact of contextual factors on adaptive processes and role transition. Students will learn to assist clients with adaptive processes and enable participation in valued occupations. The course also develops the knowledge, skills, and adaptive capacity needed to address occupational challenges.
How many units does PHS817 have?
PHS817, Occupational Health, has 21 units across 6 modules, over 246 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS817?
PHS817 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS817 hard?
PHS817 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS817 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 21 units.
How is PHS817 assessed?
PHS817 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PHS817?
Occupational Health Specialist, Safety Officer, Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Health Practitioner and Risk Manager.