OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

Course Description

Roles and responsibilities of occupational health nurses, hazardous conditions at work settings, workplace safety, work accidents, occupational diseases, strategic planning, organizational assessment, health services management in occupational health, laws and regulations related to occupational health.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. The student will be able to apply nursing skills to any industry or workplace.
2. 02 2. The student will be able to relate effectively with other occupational health team to promote the health of the workforce.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Occupational health nursing, edited by Katie Oakley. 3rd edition. John Wiley & Sons Limited (eBook)
2. 02 2. Siegrist, J., & Li, J. (2024). Psychosocial Occupational Health: An Interdisciplinary Textbook. Oxford University Press.
3. 03 3. Reed, S. (Ed.). (2024). Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene (4th ed.).
4. 04 4. Thornbory, G., & Everton, S. (Eds.). (2018). Contemporary Occupational Health Nursing: A Guide for Practitioners (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. The student will be able to apply nursing skills to any industry or workplace. SOLO 4
2. L02 2. The student will be able to relate effectively with other occupational health team to promote the health of the workforce. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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