Stellenbosch University
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine
The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Subjects: 11.
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Duration of programme:The programme extends over two years.
Programme description
The programme aims to equip you as a medical practitioner with knowledge and skills of appropriate breadth and depth in occupational health so that you can comply with the legal requirements for practicing occupational health in South Africa. At the end of the programme, you will be able to effectively plan, implement and manage occupational health services, and effectively manage patients with an occupational health-related disease and/or injury within the multidisciplinary team.
Programme outcomes
On completion of the diploma programme, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Effective management of individuals with occupational-related diseases or injuries utilising appropriate knowledge and skills in occupational medicine, which includes appropriate screening, correct diagnosis and treatment, as well as appropriate referral for further treatment.
- The ability to identify and quantify occupational health-related problems within the worker community and act appropriately by formulating and implementing viable solutions based on occupational health knowledge and skills of appropriate depth and breadth.
- The ability to act as a coordinating link between the employer, the employee and the multidisciplinary team in Occupational Health to ensure optimal worker health.
- The ability to plan, implement and effectively manage occupational health services based on occupational health knowledge and skills of appropriate depth and breadth.
Programme content
Theoretical modules (all compulsory)Occupational Health Management and Legislation (12)
Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management (10)
Chemical Risk Factors in the Workplace (12)
Physical Risk Factors in the Workplace (12)
Ergonomic Risk Factors in the Workplace (12)
Biological Risk Factors in the Workplace(6)
Psychosocial Risk Factors in the Workplace (6)
Clinical Occupational Medicine (16)
Evaluation of Disability and Fitness for Work/Employment (16)
Research Methodology (10)
Health Promotion and Communication (4)
Environmental Medicine (4)Practical module (not compulsory)Exposure through Industrial Visit (6)Assessment and examination
- The examination in this programme is conducted in November of the second year of enrolment.
- The examination consists of three three-hour papers and the minimum pass mark is 50%.
- The final mark is calculated on the basis of a weighted average in the ratio 30:70 for the flexible assessment and the examination mark.
- If you fail the November examination, you will be admitted to a re-examination in the following January if you have achieved a final mark of at least 40%. The re-examination will be a structured oral assessment.
