I am one of those who understood that the OHA = Nurse with qualification
Screening nurse = is an RN = no OH qualification
Technician = none of above
So I suppose the key as Anne says is the nurse with qualification uses the title "RSCPHN - OH" - however I find most non NHS employers use the titles OHA for nurse qualified in OH.
I think education is required on this as many employers seek and OHA on the premise they are RN with OH qualification.
Janet Patterson RGN, RSCPHN - OH, BSc (Hons) MMEDSCI. CMIOSH
OHA & Greggs Group OH Co-ordinator
Landline 0191 215 1150 Ext 34574
Mobile 07764 443498
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yes, I believe also that OTs can add huge value to our work in those cases that are tricky to assess and take forward on to the next steps towards employment, (I also feel we need to think about the unemployed sector as I think we can do good there) RTW or improved engagement and productivity. OTs are experts at assessment & goal setting, we are not (in my view). We are adept and skilled at being able to initially assess, bring in others and co-ordinate. I think this experience and skill development from clinical days plus our professionalism is what sets us apart and as Sharon suggests brings greater re-assurance to an employer. However with current debates around the registration and training of OH people, should there be one professional body whom registers all who want to use the title OHA. For example this could be FOM/SOM??
Anna
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> No problems: They should practice within their sphere of competence.
> With regard to the scenario you highlight - paramedic experience is very
> much a treatment role whereas the focus of OH practice is preventative.
>
> The OH tech Dip may give them a range of skills including health
> surveillance, but in my opinion advice to management re the implications
> of
> the results of those tests should be the preserve of a qualified OHN or OH
> physician.
>
> Anne
>
>
> On 12/09/2012 12:58, "dave barnard" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Good discussion, so lets say the technician has a good medical background
>> (18
>> years ambulance service inc paramedic) and the Dip OH tech ?
>>
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