Occupational Health Nursing Course

Lesson 1 • The Occupational Health Team

Identifies interdisciplinary roles and collaboration models in workplace health. Prepares nurses to function effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Lesson 2 • History and Evolution of the Specialty

Traces occupational health nursing from industrial-era origins to modern practice. Provides context for current standards and professional identity.

Lesson 3 • Legal and Regulatory Framework

Covers workplace health regulations, employer obligations, and nurse accountability. Equips nurses to operate within compliant practice boundaries.

Lesson 1 • Exposure Assessment Methods

Introduces quantitative and qualitative methods for measuring worker exposure. Enables nurses to interpret industrial hygiene data accurately.

Lesson 2 • Risk Prioritisation and Reporting

Applies risk-ranking frameworks to prioritise hazards for intervention. Produces actionable hazard reports for management and safety teams.

Lesson 3 • Workplace Walkthrough and Inspection

Teaches structured site inspection methods and observation techniques. Connects hazard theory to real-world identification practice.

Lesson 1 • Occupational Injury Classification

Categorises acute traumatic injuries, repetitive strain, and near-miss events. Enables consistent injury recording and trend analysis.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Occupational Epidemiology

Introduces incidence, prevalence, and causation concepts applied to workplace populations. Provides the analytical foundation for disease recognition.

Lesson 3 • Mandatory Reporting and Recordkeeping

Covers regulatory requirements for injury and illness recording and reporting. Ensures nurses maintain compliant and accurate workplace health records.

Lesson 4 • Common Occupational Diseases by System

Reviews respiratory, dermatological, musculoskeletal, and neurological occupational diseases. Builds clinical pattern recognition across major body systems.

Lesson 1 • Principles of Health Surveillance

Defines surveillance goals, types, and ethical considerations in workplace settings. Establishes the rationale for ongoing worker health monitoring.

Lesson 2 • Surveillance Data Analysis and Action

Applies statistical tools to identify trends and trigger preventive actions. Translates aggregate data into programme improvements and management reports.

Lesson 3 • Audiometric and Vision Testing Programmes

Covers hearing conservation and vision surveillance protocols for at-risk workers. Integrates testing results into broader health monitoring systems.

Lesson 4 • Pre-Placement and Periodic Examinations

Covers medical examination protocols for new hires and ongoing workers. Links examination findings to job task demands and exposure profiles.

Lesson 1 • Hierarchy of Controls Framework

Introduces elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE controls. Provides the decision-making structure for all risk reduction activities.

Lesson 2 • Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Programmes

Applies ergonomic principles to assess and reduce musculoskeletal injury risk. Connects job task analysis to targeted intervention design.

Lesson 3 • Personal Protective Equipment Management

Covers PPE selection, fit testing, maintenance, and training requirements. Ensures nurses can manage comprehensive PPE programmes effectively.

Lesson 4 • Chemical Hazard Control Programmes

Manages chemical safety through hazard communication, substitution, and controls. Integrates safety data sheet use into nursing practice.

Lesson 1 • Acute Occupational Injury Management

Provides protocols for initial assessment and treatment of traumatic workplace injuries. Builds triage and stabilisation skills for the occupational setting.

Lesson 2 • Toxic Exposure and Poisoning Response

Covers recognition and initial management of chemical, biological, and radiation exposures. Integrates poison control resources into emergency response.

Lesson 3 • Workplace Emergency Response Planning

Covers development and testing of workplace emergency response plans. Positions the occupational health nurse as a key emergency planning contributor.

Lesson 4 • Post-Incident Medical Management

Addresses post-exposure follow-up, incident investigation, and psychological first aid. Closes the emergency response cycle with structured recovery support.

Lesson 1 • Vendor and Contractor Health Management

Extends health programme oversight to contractors and third-party service providers. Ensures consistent health standards across all workers on site.

Lesson 2 • Budget Development and Resource Management

Covers cost estimation, budget justification, and resource allocation for health programmes. Equips nurses to defend programme investments to organisational leadership.

Lesson 3 • Programme Planning and Needs Assessment

Applies needs assessment tools to identify workforce health priorities and gaps. Translates findings into structured programme plans with measurable objectives.

Lesson 4 • Policy Development and Implementation

Guides nurses through drafting, approving, and implementing workplace health policies. Connects policy content to regulatory requirements and organisational culture.

Lesson 1 • Workforce Health Promotion Leadership

Designs and champions comprehensive workforce wellness initiatives at scale. Integrates health promotion with occupational disease prevention strategies.

Lesson 2 • Professional Development and Certification

Maps pathways to specialty certification and ongoing professional growth. Sustains career advancement through structured learning and credentialing.

Lesson 3 • Strategic Health and Safety Planning

Aligns occupational health goals with organisational strategy and business objectives. Positions health programmes as drivers of productivity and organisational value.

Lesson 4 • Advocacy and Policy Influence

Develops skills to advocate for worker health at organisational and regulatory levels. Prepares nurses to shape workplace health policy beyond the clinic.