Occupational Health

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 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.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The University Advanced Diploma: Occupational Health course is a 60 credit level 6 course, designed for students who are working in an Occupational Health environment.

The University of Cumbria has a long tradition of preparing Occupational Health professionals for work in this unique and exciting field. The experienced staff are well placed to help people develop the knowledge and skills necessary to practice confidently in a wide variety of settings.

What can this course lead to?

Having completed this University Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health, you could use this as 60 credits towards a top-up degree in BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice or BSc (Hons) Practice Development.

You could also consider applying for the BSc(Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Occupational Health Nursing, successful completion of which would make you eligible to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) on the NMC SCPHN register.

Do you already have a degree? Have you considered moving on to a Masters degree? There are several options you can consider. You could take the PgD Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Occupational Health Nursing programme.

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.

Have a look at our Occupational Health learning resources.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 60 credits Selection criteria

You need to be working in, or have access to working in an occupational health setting. Applications will be accompanied by one professional reference.

You may be interviewed by a member of the course team; this interview may be by telephone. During this interview you will be offered advice on the suitability of the award and your module choice within the award dependent on your personal and professional development needs. You should be able to discuss benefits of studying the award.

Modules

Core module

• HPHO6008 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Occupational Health

Optional modules

You also need to pick 40 credits from the optional module list below (all modules are 20 credits unless otherwise stated):

• HPHO6004 Fitness for Work
• HPHO6012 Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Management
• HPHO6016 Stress Management
• HPHO6002 Ergonomics in the Workplace
• HPHO6006 Health Surveillance Management
• HPHO6010 Mental Health in the Workplace
• HPHO6014 Sickness Absence Management
• HPHO6020 Toxicology
• HPHO6018 Travel Health
• HPHG6028 Facilitating Health Behaviour Change
• HLLG6031 Negotiated Learning

Course summary

The University Advanced Diploma Occupational Health programme provides Occupational Health professionals with a short programme of study at degree level, which aims to add a breadth and depth of knowledge necessary for effective Occupational Health practice.