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Graduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine
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The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine is a graduate program for medical graduates intending to become occupational physicians. The program requires 36 UOC and is normally completed in one year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study, and is available in on campus or off campus learning mode. It is the second stage in an articulated sequence of Graduate Certificate in Occupational Rehabilitation, and Graduate Diploma and Master of Science and Technology programs in Occupational Medicine. This program is suitable for occupational physician trainees of the Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Competencies
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine should also be able to:
- apply the skills of a medical practitioner to diagnose, assess and advise on the management of workplace injury and disease and recommend approaches to their assessment and control.
- conduct workplace based assessments in order to carry out risk management of workplace hazards and risks;
- retrieve, critically appraise, disseminate and effectively communicate information related to occupational health and safety (including legislative, regulatory, medical, and medico-legal aspects);
- consult and communicate with workers, management and other professionals in an appropriate manner to facilitate change in the workplace.
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| | | Core Courses |
| SESC8071 | Safety Health and Environmental Epidemiology | 6 UoC |
| SESC9620 | Occupational Disease and Injuries | 3 UoC |
| SESC9630 | Occupational Medicine | 3 UoC |
| SESC9651 | Occupational Rehabilitation | 6 UoC |
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| Substitution but not necessarily transfer credit may be awarded to students who can establish that they have equivalent knowledge in these courses. Where necessary, other approved postgraduate courses may be substituted. |
| | | Electives |
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| Electives may be chosen from the elective courses offered by the Master of Safety Science program or from other Schools within the University subject to the approval of both the relevant program authorities. The range of electives available in off-campus mode is more restricted for internal students. |
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