hbs5msd musculoskeletal disorders
PREVENTION OF WORK- RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES/DISORDERS
HBS5MSD
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Occupational ergonomists are expected to have particular expertise in the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, which are among the most common and costly workplace problems, both in Australia and elsewhere. This subject enables students to develop their understanding of the aetiology and preventative measures for these injuries/disorders, which are categorised here as: (a) traumatic injuries stemming from slips, trips or falls; (b) traumatic injuries stemming from acute exposures to physical stressors of other kinds; and (c) cumulative injuries that are typically due to combinations of various physical and psychosocial hazards.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites For students in he following courses: HMESHD - Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health OR HMERGD - Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health: HBS5WDH, HBS5ERG and HBS5OHA are prerequisites. However can be taken an elective by students enrolled in other programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Can be taken as stand alone subject by students outside course, some additional readings will be supplied.
Subject options
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Online, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Online learning package comprising six modules, each equivalent to three hours of face-to-face teaching per week."
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via online.
"Students will participate in online topic discussions, equivalent to 13 hours of tutorials."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 2500-word written report | 45 | |
| One 300-word reflective piece of work | 5 | |
| one 2,500-word report | Hurdle: Must achieve a pass or higher for both reports | 40 |
| participation in online discussions | 10 |