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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Healthcare
Name
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Healthcare
Categories
Short Courses Programmes
Unit
8
Duration
3/months
Lecture Supported
Yes
Total Course
Fee: R 6500
Course Overview
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Healthcare short course at Dpassa College provides essential knowledge and skills for managing health and safety in healthcare settings. This course is designed for healthcare professionals, safety officers, and managers who wish to understand and implement OHS practices effectively within their organizations.
Students will explore the unique health and safety challenges faced in healthcare environments, including infection control, ergonomic practices, hazard identification, and risk management. The course emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and healthy workplace for both healthcare workers and patients.
You Will Learn
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This course contains 8 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
Unit 1: Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Unit 2: Workplace Hazards in Healthcare
Unit 3: Infection Control Practices
Unit 4: Ergonomics in Healthcare
Unit 5: Risk Assessment and Management
Unit 6: OHS Training and Education
Unit 7: Monitoring and Reporting OHS Performance
Unit 8: Capstone Project – OHS Implementation Plan
With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- ✅ Understand the principles and regulations of OHS in healthcare
✅ Identify workplace hazards and implement prevention strategies
✅ Apply infection control practices to reduce healthcare-associated infections
✅ Utilize ergonomic principles to enhance workplace safety
✅ Conduct risk assessments and develop management plans
✅ Design and evaluate OHS training programs for healthcare staff
You can expect to gain practical skills in:
- 📌 Hazard Identification – Recognizing and assessing hazards in healthcare environments
📌 Infection Control – Implementing effective infection prevention measures
📌 Ergonomic Practices – Applying ergonomic principles to reduce workplace injuries
📌 Risk Management – Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
📌 OHS Training Development – Creating and evaluating training programs for safety awareness
Frequently Asked Question
This course focuses on occupational health and safety principles specifically tailored for healthcare settings, covering topics such as hazard identification, infection control, ergonomics, and risk management.
Yes! Upon successfully finishing the course, you will receive a Dpassa College Certificate in OHS in Healthcare
This is a fully online, self-paced course, allowing you to learn from anywhere at your convenience.
Study Options:
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