COURSE UNIT 2: Occupational Health and Diseases

Introduction :

In this unit, you will understand the history of Occupational Health and diseases. Classification of workplace hazards. Types of Occupational diseases. Principles of prevention of occupational hazards in different occupational settings. Roles of International Labor Organization (I.L.O) in Occupational Health; Risk Assessment and Management; Occupational Hazards in the Work Environment, exposures and Control; assessment of the workplace

Objectives:

• Illustrate the methods for the prevention of occupationally related diseases.
• Explain the categories of the health impact of the occupational hazard
• Discuss occupational Safety and Health concepts
• Explore the physical and psychological effects of occupational hazards
• Explore the categories of health impacts of occupational hazards
• Explain the methods for the prevention of occupationally related diseases
• To discuss the duties of employers when workers are exposed to the occupational hazard

 Learning and Teaching Strategy

• Theory: Online lectures, group discussion forums, E-tivity  will be used  as a method of learning,
• Practical and demonstrations: Field Experiential learning
• Assessment Strategy

You will be given Individual assignments and the field visits reports will be marked. On top of that, an online CAT will be conducted.

The final exam that covers the entire module will take place at the end of the module.

Assessment Pattern

• Strategy for feedback and student support

You will be given and individual feedback on the subject evaluated.

Facilitators:

Ass Prof Theoneste NTAKIRUTIMANA E-mail: tntakirutimana@nursph.org

Dr. RWABUFIGIRI Bernard E-mail:bngabo@nursph.org