Dear  Colleagues, 

As indicated by Chris (see below),  the Robert Gordon University
continues to offer the distance learning option for a degree with
Specialist Practice accreditation.  Some attendance is required, but
currently this is three periods of no more than 10 days in total over
the degree period (not including a Foundation Course of one week, if
this is required).  The course is being restructured for re-validation
in June 2004,  so the attendance requirements may change from Sep 2004.

The full list of OHN courses has already been circulated, and the OHN
team at RGU emphasise that distance learning is not an easy option, and
we always advise that prospective students should carefully consider
their situation as well as courses offered by other providers which may
be better suited to their individual needs.

For further details of the BA Community Health Nursing (Occupational
Health Nursing) with Specialist practice, see
http://www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing/courses/page.cfm?pge=3567

Rgds 
Harry 

Harry Horsley, Lecturer 
tel 262637 [log in to unmask] 
The School of Nursing & Midwifery has relocated to the new Garthdee
Campus. The new address is: 
The Robert Gordon University School of Nursing & Midwifery 
Level 5, Faculty of Health & Social Care Garthdee Campus 
Garthdee Road 
ABERDEEN 
AB10 7QE 
For picture, see: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/depts/estates/page.cfm?pge=4926 


-----Original Message-----
From: Harrop, Chris [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: 08 September 2003 12:54
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: info request


One of my nurses has just been accepted by Wolverhampton Uni to do a
degree in Occ Health this month but this is day release. She had
originally wanted a distance learning course so she has just contacted
Portsmouth after seeing this e-mail. Unfortunately they have had to to
withdraw this course because the NMC would not give Occupational
Practitioner status. They think Robert Gordon uni in Aberdeen still do
it but it means attending one week each semester.


Regards

Chris

Christine Harrop
Occupational Health Manager
Telephone 01295 223311  Page no 157
e-mail [log in to unmask]

Occupational Health Department
Kraft Foods (UK) Ltd
Ruscote Avenue
Banbury
Oxon
OX16 2QU



-----Original Message-----
From: Bradley, Paul [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 08 September 2003 10:23
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: info request



Portsmouth Uni. do a distance learning OH degree.  The final year of a 3
year programme split over 2 years.  Therefore you need sufficient CAT
points to progress on to the third year (120 points if memory serves me
correct). Really good course, supportive tutors and course work that
benefits practice.

Hope this helps

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: JOSEPH BUGGY [ mailto:[log in to unmask]
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Sent: 08 September 2003 10:17
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: info request


Apology if not clear in previous email - requesting info re: Degrees/
MSc etc not in house training

>>> [log in to unmask] 09/08/03 09:57am >>>
What do you mean by 'nurse training' are you talking about in house
training & professional development etc or Degree/diploma etc

Amanda Savage
Specialist Practitioner Occupational Health
University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust
Ext 53744
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-----Original Message-----
From: JOSEPH BUGGY [ mailto:[log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ]
Sent: 08 September 2003 09:40
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: info request

Gathering information re: OH Nurse training for various OH depts In
particular, interested to hear any ideas, comments and experience
re: distance learning options

Thanking you in advance
Joseph Buggy
OH Advisor
EKHT


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