University Advanced Diploma - Occupational Health: Practice Development
Interested in a career in occupational health? Our Occupational Health: Practice Development University Advanced Diploma will be your stepping stone to strengthening your career chances and will show employers that you have the skills needed to advance to the top levels in your field.
You’ll study vocationally-relevant modules, ranging from the legal and ethical aspects of occupational health to sickness absence management, to stress management and health surveillance.
And, with vital work-based occupational health practice to put your academic theory to the test, we help build your practical confidence and, importantly, your CV.
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You will receive a short programme of study that will add breadth and depth to your knowledge and result in more effective Occupational Health practice. You'll be able to progress both academically and professionally, receiving a firm evidence base from which to build on in a manner that best suits you.
Year one
Compulsory modules
- Legal & Ethical Aspects of Occupational Health
Optional Modules (Subject to availability and demand)
- Fitness for Work
- Health Surveillance and Toxicology
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Absence Management
- Workplace Stress Management
The standard entry requirement for this course is prior successful study at level 5.
Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and potential students will be offered advice by an academic tutor on the suitability of the award and their module choice within the award, dependent on factors such as currency of prior learning, and their personal and professional development needs. Students should be able to show potential benefit from studying for the award and a commitment to attempting the assessment items.
CPD Pricing Structure
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
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