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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Occupational Health
Module Code	MT585
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to ensure students gain an understanding of the main classification of occupational health risks and the mechanisms for monitoring and controlling health risks

Learning Outcomes

1. Verify the main classification of occupational health risks
2. Explain the epidemiology of occupational ill-health and disease
3. Ascertain and defend the need for systematic approaches to occupational ill-health and diseases
4. Determine the key elements of health surveillance techniques

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	students will attend 6x4hour blocks of lectures
Independent learning time	101	This time will be used for reading, study & completion of assignments
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Content.
Development of occupational health as a distinct discipline.Classification of occupational ill-health and diseases.Normal and adverse responses of the body to chemical, physical and biological agents routes of attack, dose, effects on body system (central nervous system, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, liver, kidney, reproductive effects).Epidemiology of occupational ill-health and diseases. Epidemiological data, including morbidity/mortality statistics.Statutory requirements for health surveillance.Confidentiality and the occupational physician.The role of the occupational medical service. Models for the rehabilitation of ill workers; managing absenteeism arising from ill heath.Health promotion in the workplace; the relationship with the social context of ill health (eg. smoking as a workplace and societal issue).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Individual Assignment	50%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Atherley: 1978, Occupational Health and Safety Concepts, Applied Science Publishers,
Hunter & Raffle: 1994, Hunters Diseases of Occupations, 8th, E. Arnold,
Smedley and Sadhra (Eds): 2008, Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health, Oxford University Press,
Waldron: 1989, Occupational Health Practice, 3rd, Butterworths,
Waldron: 1990, Lecture Notes on Occupational Medicine, 4th, Blackwell Scientific,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

PBSSAO

PG Study Abroad(Business School)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT585

Date of Last Revision

12-MAY-10

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