Occupational Health Nursing
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OCCH 300 | Introduction to Occupational Health Nursing 1 | 3 |
| OCCH 301 | Occupational Environments 1 | 4 |
| OCCH 302 | Occupational Health Screening 1 | 4 |
| OCCH 303 | Field Experience in Occupational Health Nursing 1 | 2 |
| OCCH 304 | Occupational Health Program Development 1 | 3 |
| OCCH 305 | Disability Management 1 | 3 |
| OCCH 306 | Trends and Issues in Occupational Health 1 | 3 |
| OCCH 307 | Occupational Toxicology 1 | 3 |
| OCCH 308 | Occupational Health Surveillance 1 | 3 |
| OCCH 309 | Occupational Health Nursing: Final Project 1 | 2 |
| University Level English 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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The minimum passing grade for this course is a C-.
The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study.
Course Substitutions
| Credit Earned in: | May Be Substituted for Credit in Program Course: |
|---|---|
| ENGL 102 OR ENGL 100 | ENGL 111 OR ENGL 108 |
Program Regulations
Program Time Limit - Exemption
A student in Occupational Health Nursing has four years from the first day of the term of acceptance to complete all requirements to be eligible for a credential (Program Time Limits policy).
Program Graduation Regulations
Active Registered Nurse License
Students must meet the specific registered nurse requirements as set out in the admission criteria for the duration of the program or they may be required to withdraw from the program. Prior to graduation students are required to complete a three-credit English course.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Occupational Health Nursing program, graduates will:
1. Assess the work environment and activities and apply principles of hazard identification, evaluation, and control.
2. Design, implement, manage, and evaluate workplace health and safety programs that are consistent with legislative requirements.
3. Apply principles of current management, business, and organizational theories when directing the occupational health program.
4. Establish and communicate the mission, vision, values, and goals of occupational and environmental health programs and services.
5. Develop, implement, and review policies, programs, and procedures for employee health surveillance and intervention.
6. Provide and coordinate ability and case management.
7. Provide assessment and care to minimize the effects of illness and injury of employees.
8. Plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention strategies and programs in the workplace.
9. Establish and maintain an employee health information system in a secure and confidential manner, according to company policy and statutory requirements.
10. Use an ethical framework as a guide in practice.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may be admitted to the following:
Regular Admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicants must be actively registered as a Registered Nurse in Canada or licensed as a nurse in another country, and have received a practicing permit from their professional provincial jurisdiction.
Additional Admission Criteria
All applicants must meet the following:
1. English Language Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicable to All Admission Categories
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.