The programme aims to equip medical practitioners with knowledge and skills of appropriate breadth and depth in occupational health so that they can comply with the legal requirements for practicing occupational health . At the end of the programme, the students will be able to effectively plan, implement and manage occupational health services, and effectively manage patients with occupational health-related disease and/or injury within the multidisciplinary team. This course prepares delegates for their initial provision of Occupational Medicine services. The course is suitable for general practitioners and doctors in other branches of medicine who would like to learn more about occupational medicine. Besides the scope of the academics, the program goes to shape the professional skills and interpersonal abilities of students which help them in their career. Beyond the scope of the academics, the program goes to shape the professional skill and interpersonal abilities of the students which help them in their career. 

This course is aimed at clinicians, but will be open to any applicant who meets the entry requirements. For admission to the programme applicants will need either a good medical degree or degree equivalent from a recognised academic institution or an appropriate professional qualification or experience acceptable to the course director and Research Council of Health, London. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency. You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a

Fees : £3999.00
For 12 Months
Details : 12 months (120 Credits) - Full Time - Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME (120 Credits ) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £3999.00

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Fees : £7500.00
For 24 Months
Details : 24 months (240 Credits) Full-Time Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME 240 Credits) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £7500.00

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Fees : £2200.00

Details : Part Time - £2200.00 Per Year Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convener to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required. PART TIME BLENDED LEARNING £2200.00 Per Year

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Diploma In Occupational Medicine: history, fundamental concepts, legislation, operating structures Work history - INAIL insurance Biological monitoring and health surveillance Classification of risk agents The exposure limit values Irritating agents: skin, respiratory system, eye Allergic dermatopathies Allergic Broncho pneumopathies Pneumoconiosis Solvent exposure and related health effects Occupational cancers and carcinogens Stress and work; shift work Physical agents: pathologies from vibrations and noise Musculoskeletal disorders Exposure to metals and main health effects Alcohol and drug use in work environment Air pollution and health Epigenetic markers and exposure to environmental and occupational toxicants.

Assessment will be based on written assignments, posters and oral presentations, multiple choice questions (MCQ) and short-answer question (SAQ) examinations, and a full laboratory project write-up. Dissertation : 10,000 - 15,000 words.

This programme is directly delivered through online learning portal, you will have access to video and audio recordings of all onsite lectures, as well as video tutorials for any lab based elements of the course. All written assignments will be submitted through the portal, while poster and oral presentations will be assessed via Skype. Exams can be sat onsite or you can arrange to sit these at a suitable venue more local to you. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the RCH London's student community.