For a healthy and safe work culture in Nepal
Occupational Health Nurse certificate programme
Duration: 14 days
Objective
Upon completion of the course successfully, participants will be able to:
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Advise management and employees on legislations governing occupational health |
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Plan and organize effective occupational health unit |
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Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment |
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Identify the roles and function of an occupational health nurse |
Target Group
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Nurses |
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Health assistants |
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Community medical assistants |
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Hospital assistants |
Topic
Module I
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Introduction to occupational health |
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Labor Act |
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OSH Act |
Module II
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Occupational diseases and injuries |
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Medical surveillance and notification of disease |
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Standard Toxicology |
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Occupational Hygiene |
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History taking and types of medical examination |
Module III
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Principles of loss prevention |
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Accident prevention |
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Risk assessment and risk control |
Module IV
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Health promotion |
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
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Hearing conservation |
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Safety in the use of chemicals |
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Mental health |
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Maternal health |
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Prevention of workplace injuries and diseases |
Entry requirements
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Participants should be of medical background |