Course Contents:
- Identify common factors contributing to workplace illness and their impact on productivity.
- Understand the role of Occupational Medicine in developing prevention strategies for workplace illness.
- Explore the considerations and processes involved in returning to work after illness or injury.
- Discuss the benefits of structured return-to-work programs in reducing the likelihood of relapse or re-injury.
- Recognise the role of occupational medicine physicians in facilitating a smooth return-to-work process.
- Gain an overview of the Workers’ Compensation System in Australia and its purpose.
- Examine the influence of psychosocial factors on the return-to-work process after illness.
- Develop strategies for promoting Workplace Health and Productivity.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of Workplace Health and Productivity programs.
- Identify potential barriers to implementing Workplace Health and Productivity initiatives.
- Understand the benefits of Workplace Health and Productivity programs for both employees and employers.
Course Inclusions:
- This online medical course includes Four Video Modules for Self-Paced.
- Post-Course Online Assessment.
Certification:
Get enrolled in our online medical course “Workplace Health and Productivity” and earn a recognised certificate, accredited by ACRRM and RACGP.
CPD Hours:
This Online Medical Course Qualifies for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, meeting the annual requirement for mandatory CPD activities.
Some Facts & Figures for your information:
- In Australia, poor workplace health and productivity cost the economy an estimated $61.8 billion annually, equivalent to 4.1% of GDP. Absenteeism alone accounts for $7 billion in lost productivity each year.
- In the United States, workplace illness and injury result in an annual loss of $225.8 billion, or $1,685 per employee. Presenteeism, where employees are present but not fully productive due to health issues, costs employers an additional $150 billion annually.
- A study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) revealed that work-related stress, depression, and anxiety disorders cost the global economy an estimated $1 trillion annually in lost productivity.
Reference Links:Â
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/
https://www.comcare.gov.au/
https://www.racp.edu.au/about/college-structure/australasian-faculty-of-occupational-and-environmental-medicine