Overview
Key facts
Occupational Medicine involves preventative programmes such as immunisations, health surveillance (e.g. audiology for noise exposure), rehabilitation of workers with an illness or disability, and advising organisations (governmental and business) on how to best optimise the health of their most important asset, their employees.
This 9-month RCPI Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine for physicians is an exciting new programme to ensure the highest standards in health at workThis RCPI Diploma in Occupational Medicine is a rich, engaging taught programme ideal for upskilling practising physicians or preparing those at early stage of occupational medicine specialism.Drawing on the expertise of local and international experts in Occupational Medicine, the programme provides graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance the health and wellbeing of workers.Royal College of Physicians's Occupational Medicine Programme aims to develop clinically focused diagnostic skills through the use of interactive patient cases and simulations. It allows for opportunities to practice and develop diagnostic skills in a highly engaging online format. It enhances the skills required to identify important clinical features, occupational risks and formulate effective management plans for patients and employers.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Role of the Occupational Health Physician.
- Attendance in the Workplace
- Medical Fitness for Duty Assessment
- Work Related Mental Health
- The Pregnant Employee
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Occupational Disease
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Medicine View 38 other Short Courses in Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This RCPI Diploma in Occupational Medicine is a rich, engaging taught programme ideal for upskilling practising physicians or preparing those at early stage of occupational medicine specialism.Drawing on the expertise of local and international experts in Occupational Medicine, the programme provides graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance the health and wellbeing of workers.