Course Contents:
- Recognise different types of work-related lung disorders and their symptoms.
- Initiate early diagnostic considerations for suspected occupational lung diseases.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in managing employment aspects for affected individuals.
- Create a safe workplace environment while accommodating employees with chronic lung conditions.
- Facilitate effective communication among employers, healthcare professionals, and affected individuals.
- Set goals and implement interdisciplinary approaches in pulmonary and occupational rehabilitation.
- Tailor rehabilitation strategies to individuals with specific respiratory conditions.
- Prioritise risk management strategies to protect workers’ health in occupational settings.
- Identify hazards and assess risks associated with chronic occupational lung disorders.
- Implement proactive measures to control risks and mitigate potential health hazards.
- Integrate toxicodynamic principles into risk management practices for occupational lung diseases.
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 “Managing Chronic Occupational Lung Disorders” 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, chronic occupational lung disorders comprise 22% of compensated occupational disease claims and are a leading cause of work-related deaths, averaging 10 fatalities annually from 2015 to 2019.
- Chronic occupational lung disorders are a major concern in the USA, with respiratory diseases being among the most common work-related illnesses, affecting millions of workers annually, as per the CDC. NIOSH also highlights their significant contribution to work-related illnesses and deaths in the country.
Reference Links:Â
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/