MPH5241 Introduction to occupational health and safety
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MPH5241 Introduction to occupational health and safety is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MPH5241
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MPH5241
2 units list MPH5241 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The effects and human cost of occupational disease and injury, occupational health and safety law, worker's compensation, negligence, occupational rehabilitation, historical achievements and challenges, international and national organisations.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Alfred Hospital | Block on |
Assessment
- Critical reflections (6 x 300 words-1800 words)30%
- Infographic (180 words,plus graphics)15%
- Workplace prevention report (1800 words)30%
- Return to work proposal (1 slide / 1 minute)Competency hurdle-
- Return to work plan (1500 words)Threshold hurdle25%
- Full attendance at Block DaysCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyze and contextualize the human and economic cost and causes of workplace injury and death in Australia;
- 2
Identify contemporary OHS data sources, and evaluate and explain their merits and limitations;
- 3
Describe and evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of various injury models and their use within OHSMS;
- 4
Analyze and contextualize the legal framework for OHS and occupational injury management and its application to OHS practice;
- 5
Identify, contextualize and evaluate the fundamental principles of OHS practice including application of risk management programs and total worker health programs in complex environments;
- 6
Analyze and contextualize the OHS impacts of contemporary work patterns emerging challenges.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
On-campus: 6 contact hours, plus 6 hours self-directed study, per week.
Off-campus: 12 hours self-directed study per week, plus 3 compulsory block days.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Amanda Sillcock
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amanda Sillcock
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MPH5241?
MPH5241 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MPH5241?
MPH5241 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MPH5244 and MPH5276.
When is MPH5241 offered?
In 2021, MPH5241 runs in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital.
Does MPH5241 have an exam?
No. MPH5241 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.