CATEGORY: Occupational Medicine

Workplace Health and Productivity

Course Access: Lifetime
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Course Overview
Introduction:

This online medical course on Workplace Health and Productivity is designed for professionals and individuals interested in promoting employee well-being and organisational success. It is suitable for occupational health experts, human resource managers, healthcare providers, and business leaders. The course is also valuable for workers’ compensation specialists, union representatives, and government regulators ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Students in public health, occupational medicine, and business management will find this course beneficial.

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.

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