Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (DOHS)

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  • Objectives
    To produce inquisitive graduates who can be:



    * Problem solvers

    * Self-directed learners

    * Critical Appraiser of Literature

    * Effective members of a multidisciplinary team



    To produce graduates with expertise and skills:



    * In recognition and assessment of the effects of workplace hazards on human health

    * To institute appropriate medical, hygiene, or programmatic intervention for the protection of workers' health.
  • Practical experience
    Optional clinical experience can be available.
  • Entry requirements
    Students with a relevant university degree or equivalent education and work experience.
  • Academic title
    Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (DOHS)
  • Course description
    The Diploma consists of 11 major modules which range from 2 to 10 days and 11 mini modules of 1 day duration.

    MAJOR MODULES                                                         MINI MODULES
    Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Critical Appraisal             Asbestos
    Dust, Ventilation, TLVs and Sampling Strategies              Asthma
    Noise and Hearing Loss                                                   Clinical Occupational Health
    Musculoskeletal Injury & Rehabilitation                            Construction Exposure
    Dermatitis                                                                         Environmental Aspects
    Solvents                                                                           Indoor Air Quality and Mould
    Metals (Lead)                                                                   Non-ionizing Radiation
    Disability and Return to Work                                         Radiation
    Work Stress & Mental Health                                           Sampling and Analysis
    Cancer                                                                             Occupational Health and Safety Management
    Safety                                                                               Union Perspective

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