Course Detail
Units:
2.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
Description
Forum to discuss problems/issues related to the developing/expanding role of the nurse in occupational/industrial settings. Focuses on historical perspectives of occupational health and occupational health nursing, current practice/roles/functions, issues/concerns impacting the role of a nurse occupational specialist, and application of nursing theory/research principles to occupational health settings. Clinical component provides opportunities to observe existing roles and roles of other key occupational safety/health professionals in selected industrial settings.