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School of Occupational TherapyGraduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety / Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and SafetyFrom 2010, the School of Occupational Therapy will be collaborating with La Trobe University's Centre for Ergonomics & Human Factors to offer a new occupational health and safety coursework program offering certificate and masters level courses. Further information can be found about these courses on the Postgraduate Coursework Programs in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics page. This course is designed to introduce students to the expanding body of knowledge regarding research, policy, planning and implementation in the area of occupational health and safety. It is multidisciplinary in approach and focuses on the significance of the changing nature and meaning of work in relation to the health of the workforce and the implementation of occupational health service delivery. It emphasises both theory and practical aspects and is designed to meet the needs of a range of health science graduates who wish to develop knowledge and skills in the field of occupational health and safety.
Admission RequirementsApplicants should have an appropriate degree or diploma in the health sciences. Applicants without such qualifications may be admitted to the course through a special entry program. Depending upon the applicant's academic background and experience, preliminary studies may be a requirement for entry.
Course StructureThe Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is only offered by distance education, with some seminars and tutorials offered at the Bundoora campus. It is normally offered on a part-time basis over two successive years. As this course is offered by distance education, it is expected that all students will have regular access to email and the internet for LMS (formerly known as WebCT). The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety consists of the first year of the part-time postgraduate diploma course. Subject to approval, students who wish to study on a part-time basis will undertake the following course structure. Graduate CertificateFirst year
Postgraduate DiplomaSecond year
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FeesIn 2009 the Graduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety will attract tuition fees of $12,980 per annum ($1622.50 per 15 credit point unit).
Further Information
ApplicationsClosing date: 20 November 2009.
EnquiriesCourse and enrolment:Contact Allied Health Reception:
Course content:Contact the Course Coordinator, Marilyn Di Stefano:
Content Approved by: Head of School
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