Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, HEALTH AND
SAFETY
Course Code H90
INTRODUCTION
The Postgraduate Diploma of Occupational Medicine, Health and
Safety is designed to equip medical practitioners and nurses with
practical knowledge in and skills to respond to contemporary
occupational issues. The course focuses on the application of
knowledge into the clinical setting.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students will complete a total of six units (120 credit points) as
per the below course structure:
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands, and Joondalup
Campuses.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -
Online, and Print-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
STAGE 1
OHM5112 Management of Occupational Diseases and 20
Injuries in the Workplace
OHM5115 Occupational Health Practice 20
OHM5118 Rehabilitation Medicine 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Post Graduate Certificate of Occupational Medicine, Health and
Safety.
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
OHS5101 Prevention of Accidents and Ill-Health at Work 20
1
OHS5107 Occupational Health and Safety Management,
Technology and Ergonomics 1
20
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of six units (120 credit points) as
per the course structure below:
STAGE 1
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
One unit selected from the two choices below:
MCP5010 Disease Processes 20
or
DCP5101 Issues in Palliative and Cancer Care 20
One unit selected from the two choices below:
MCP5011 Clinical Management 1 * 20
or
DCP5102 Allied Health in Palliative Care 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Postgraduate Certificate of Palliative Care.
STAGE 2
One unit selected from the two choices below:
MCP5012 Clinical Management 2 * 20
or
DCP5203 Symptom Control in Palliative Care 20
One unit selected from the two choices below:
MCP5013 Clinical Management 3 * 20
or
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20
MCP5014 Counselling, Family and Other Issues 20
* The Basic Certificate Course in Palliative Care Medicine
course obtained at the Pain and Palliative Care Society (Calicut,
India) enables exemption from these units.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PALLIATIVE
CARE
Course Code M48
INTRODUCTION
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of
patients facing life-threatening illness and their significant others.
This is achieved through the consideration of the whole person
including physical, psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of care
and attention to the prevention and relief of suffering.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a relevant health degree from a recognised
institution.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PREVENTIVE
MEDICINE
Course Code M55
INTRODUCTION
The Postgraduate Diploma of Preventive Medicine has been
developed for health professionals seeking to respond within a
broad patient-centred and evidence-based framework to the
community's interest in prevention and health care participation.
With unprecedented levels of good health in an ageing population
many people seek information on all preventive treatments
including non-pharmacological, complementary and alternative
therapies. This course balances the study of evidence-based
practice with community expectations, so that practising clinicians
are better able to provide quality information and guidance on all
health strategies.
102 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2007