Course Information
A highly interactive online E-Learning course, suitable for new entrants to the profession as well as a refresher course on the core principles for existing Technicians. The course content can be worked through independently, but both parts of the course must be completed within 6 months of being registered on our learning platform where the course content is stored. You will be invited to join a WhatsApp group to connect with other OHTs to help provide you with peer support. This is also where you can access support from the EOPH team. Also provided with the course is a Competency Record Sign Off Workbook, approved by the Society of Occupational Medicine.
Part 1: Introduction to Occupational Health 11 E-Learning Modules
- This is a full introduction into all aspects of the role of the Occupational Health Technician including necessary background information and the main duties and areas of work you will undertake. These interactive E-learning modules provide you with all the knowledge you require to competently undertake this exciting role, whilst also increasing your confidence and understanding of what the job really entails.
Part 2: Theoretical Concepts behind Practical Requirements of the Role 7 E-Learning Modules
- These further E-Learning modules look at the more practical aspects of an Occupational Health Technician role. They will improve your theoretical understanding of the practical tasks you will undertake in your day-to-day role and are designed to enhance and support the additional learning you will undertake during your role and on specific practical courses. Alongside this is a Competency Record Sign-Off Workbook, put together in conjunction with the SOM, for your supervisor to sign off.
The course is saved on our learning platform and can be accessed at the learner’s convenience.
Course Developers
- Emma Giblin: Consultant Occupational Health Physician
Emma Giblin is an occupational health physician who has a wide experience in teaching and development of training programmes for health professionals. Her daily occupational health practice spans a wide range of sectors with her specialist interests including higher education and the National Health Service.
- Kathy Roberts: Registered Member of ACPOHE
Kathy is a chartered physiotherapist, specialising in occupational health and ergonomics. Over the last 25 years she has enjoyed working in many different occupational health environments; supporting the prevention, treatment and management of work-relevant injury and illness. As a passionate educator in this field, Kathy’s work now includes university lecturing, post-graduate training and the development of face to face and online education across the various multi-professional occupational health groups.
Delivery Method
OH TECH COURSE COMPARISON
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OH Technician course
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Open Awards Level 3 Certificate
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Course must be completed within
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6 months
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12 months
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Study time
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100-150 hours
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150 hours
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Assignments to be completed?
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No
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Yes
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Competency booklet must be completed?
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Optional
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Yes
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Formal qualification upon completion
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No
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Yes
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Self-directed e-learning
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Yes
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Yes
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Must already be in, or about to begin an OH Technician role
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Yes
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Yes
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Supervisor must have a GMC/NMC or HCPC number
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No
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Yes
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CPD accredited
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Yes
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No – but a recognised qualification
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Course Dates
- 24/7 access for 12 months from the date of registration to online e-modules that can be completed at your own pace.
- CPD accredited
- Each Module duration – 2-3 hours
Price
Full Price – £650 exc. VAT
- Once payment has been received, you will be registered on our Talent learning platform where the course will be made available to you. Please look out for an email from Talentlms with your account login details. Please check your junk/spam email inbox if this doesn’t appear in your main email inbox.
Booking
Please note you can only book one delegate per booking, if you require multiple places on a course you will either need to complete multiple forms or email admin@eoph.co.uk for an invoice
Bookings are charged inclusive of VAT@20%
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Donna Payne - Revision Course
“Very interesting and interactive course, practical approach, the facilitator was very approachable and answered all questions."
Delegate - Safe & Sound Course
“Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Certainly reassured me on my practice going forward.”
Delegate - Safe & Sound Course
"Very enjoyable and my knowledge has increased greatly!! Thankyou."
Rachel Kenny - Skin Course
“Thankyou very much I learnt a lot. Lots of sensible discussion of cases.”
Yin Kyi Oo-Yin - Skin Course
"I found it very interesting and helpful. I hope that it’ll give me more confidence in management referrals."
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CJ and Dan were great teachers. The course is really well designed and delivered."
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“Superb and interactive course instructor”
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Course Delegate - Diploma Course
"Very complexed and theory heavy, however, with some revision I think I am well prepared for the examination"
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“Clear idea of how to prepare my portfolio and structure of the examination. Felt the course was well geared towards this and helpful to be taught by existing or past examiners with relevant experience.”
Course Delegate - Diploma Course
"I'd like to commend both the support staff and lecturers who were all clearly eager to make sure we learnt and had a positive experience."
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Course Delegate - Safe & Sound
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"Enjoyed the interactive session Mark was excellent. My first experience would most definitely recommend!"
Course Delegate - Honing Report Writing
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"I found this course exceptionally helpful as a complete novice to skin health surveillance. I have already started to use the teachings in daily practice and would love to be involved in any similar courses in the future."
Course Delegate - Skin Course
"Well presented course. I learnt a lot which on reflection will help to enrich and enhance my practice."
Course Delegate - Skin Course
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