Medical Center Occupational Health Basics

Medical Center Occupational Health Basics is organized by American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

Release Date: 07/15/2022 
Expiration Date: 07/14/2025

Description:
The complexity of the health care setting demands that occupational medicine physicians and other providers in medical center occupational health programs acquire a sophisticated and specialized skill set. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of healthcare-specific requirements and standards, as well as practical knowledge of program implementation and organization of services. The course will address principles of immunization and medical surveillance programs, infectious exposure evaluation and emerging infectious threats, management of infected healthcare workers, chemical and radiation hazards, violence in the workplace, wellness and disease management interventions, and OSHA’s approach to hazards in the healthcare industry.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:

• Recognize and treat illnesses and injuries most likely to affect healthcare workers
• Implement state-of-the-art strategies to manage infectious hazards in the workplace
• Protect healthcare workers from chemical and physical hazards
• Implement multidisciplinary programs to reduce workplace assaults and other hazards requiring special emphasis.