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Occupational Health
and Safety M/PgDip
Course outline
This course provides students with strong theoretical and
practical occupational health and safety (OHS) skills. It
is accredited by the Institution of Occupaw tional Safety
and Health (IOSH). Studies emphasise industry-based
assessment and the development of practical skills. Masters
students also have the option to undertake original research.
Career outlook
Employment prospects are excellent. Graduates may gain
employment in a variety of industries including mining, oil,
gas, manufacturing and construction. There is also demand
for graduates in corporate, government, health and academic
sectors.
Course details
Course code M - 150604 PgDip - 301104
Duration
M - 1.5 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
PgDip – 1 year full-time or equivalent
part-time
When
February or July
Campus
Bentley
Study mode Off-campus
Entry requirements M – A Bachelor of Science degree which
may include health sciences, engineering,
medicine or similar plus 2 years relevant
work experience.
PgDip – A bachelor degree which many
include health (sciences), engineering,
medicine or similar.
Fees See page 8
Occupational Health and
Safety Management GCert
Course outline
This course emphasises risk and safety management.
Students also explore legislation and regulations applicable
to occupational health and safety. Learning is complemented
with a specialist topic chosen to suit students’ interests and
future career needs.
Career outlook
Employment prospects are excellent. Graduates gain
employment in a variety of industries including mining, oil,
gas, manufacturing and construction. There is also demand
for graduates in corporate, government, health and academic
sectors
Course details
Course code 125511
Duration
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
When
February or July
Campus
Bentley
Study mode Off-campus
Entry requirements A bachelor degree from a recognised
tertiary institution.
Specific
requirements
Fees See page 8
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Occupational Medicine M/PgDip
Course outline
The Master of Occupational Medicine and nested
postgraduate diploma complement the individual training
for Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Occupational
and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM). AFOEM has developed
competencies and curricula for training and assessment
for Fellowship of the Faculty within the Royal Australasian
College of Physicians. The Master of Occupational Medicine
provides the academic support to the training program.
The course has been developed with input from practising
occupational physicians. The course units cover all of the
nine domains outlined by the AFOEM. It contains 15 units
of which 13 can be studied by distance education, with
unit materials and learning experiences available in online
mode. The two occupational medicine units are taught in
intensive block mode and include elicitation and analysis
of occupational and environmental history, assessment of
fitness for work, sickness absence, principles of management
and planning and evaluating health interventions to change
individual and workplace behaviour.
Career outlook
The industry prerequisite for practice as an occupational
physician is the Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of
Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FAFOEM), part
of which requires an external course of study related to
occupational medicine. Curtin’s Master of Occupational
Medicine will meet this requirement. The masters degree also
provides a higher qualification that allows the opportunity
for supervised research and evidence-based practice.
Engagement in research gives students an opening to
conduct and interpret investigations in relevant settings and
design, implement and evaluate prevention strategies.
Occupational Therapy GCert
Course outline
This course will provide the theoretical knowledge and
advanced practical skills required in changing health and
community contexts. Studies focus on emerging theoretical
knowledge of occupation, clinical reasoning as a basis for
reflective practice, management and evaluation skills, and
applied research.
Career outlook
Graduates using the title of registered health practitioner or
the title of occupational therapist (OT) must be registered
with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the
National Board). Registration for practice enables graduates,
once registered, to practise occupational therapy in all
Australian states and territories. Graduates can also
choose to be a member of the Australian Association of
Occupational Therapists and/or OT Australia (WA). The
course is recognised by the World Federation of Occupational
Therapists. Graduates may also apply for registration in
most countries although some countries may require sitting
a licensing examination.
Course details
Course code 311102
Duration
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
When
February or July
Campus
Bentley
Study mode On-campus
Entry requirements A Bachelor of Science (Occupational
Therapy) or equivalent.
Specific
requirements
Fees See page 8
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Course details
Course code 313979
Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
When
February or July
Campus
Bentley
Study mode Mixed on- and off-campus
Entry requirements Applicants must have a Bachelor of Medicine
and Bachelor of Surgery degree or equivalent
and relevant work experience for entry into
the program.
Specific
requirements
Fees See page 8
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