Health Surveillance Management (level 5)

Module delivery dates

This module will next run in Lancaster with the following delivery dates: 13 March and 15 May 2014.

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to equip you with the detailed knowledge of the requirements for health surveillance, and systematic critical understanding of the practice of health surveillance in the workplace including the limitations of screening processes in the detection of occupational disease.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

Modules

HPHO5006 Health Surveillance Management (20 credits at level 5)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge and critical understanding of the legal requirements for conducting health surveillance in the workplace
• Show a critical understanding of the practice of different types of health surveillance in relation to different types of occupational exposure
• Discuss the appropriateness of a particular form of health surveillance, in relation to a specific occupational exposure, in order to illustrate problem solving
• Explain how the results of health surveillance can be communicated to management and employees

Indicative core bibliography

British Occupational Health Research Foundation. (2004) Occupational Asthma: a guide for occupational health physicians and occupational health practitioners. London

Health and Safety Executive (2005) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002) ACOP L5 5th edition Sudbury: HSE Books

Health and Safety Executive (2005) The Control of Noise at Work Regulations. Sudbury: HSE Books

Health and Safety Executive. (2004) Causes of asthma – occupational and work related asthma and symptoms. Health and Safety Executive. London

Kloss, D. (2010) Occupational Health Law 5th edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell

Lewis, J. & Thonbory, G. (2010) Employment law & occupational health: a practical handbook. 2nd edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell

Module assessment

4,000 word written assignment

Course summary

The module will introduce you to the different legal requirements for providing health surveillance in the workplace and the different methods of surveillance in relation to a variety of occupational exposures. Potential routes of exposure, such as respiratory, dermal and ingestion will be considered.