And there is also the fact to consider that OHA as a nurse is somewhat UK centric. The US has similar but they are also often involved in the primary care aspects under their employer health insurance schmes.
In Australia more OTs and physios do RTW plans than nurses - so is it the nurse training that makes a difference, is it unique to the nursing profession (clearly not) and in the end what are the skills and learning needed to do this job right, not the label.
Sue
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] OHT to OHA?
Hi, Lyndsey
I also have regularly questioned what does having an RGN or equivalent nursing background add when set against others such as health sciences. I don't have an answer. I think this is a really good point to debate - what are the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the position of OHA.
Obviously it will be largely guided by what the business feels it needs, but if we are to influence and define the future the way we feel it should be then it needs to be clear to all what our added and unique value is. Is this possible to define and then be heard as one clear voice?
I look forward to hearing comments from others.
Anna
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Hi
It's an interesting question as there is still the expectation of needing to
be RGN first. However, I have personally questioned this stance for a long
time and wonder whether good health science degree graduates couldn't make
great OHAs. There are a lot of skills in the OHA toolbox that don't come
from a nursing background. If an OH Technician (presumably) is good enough
to make it onto an OH course when why not. It would take a complete rethink
in education and regulation of the profession but when good OHAs are very
hard to find in an economy that is increasingly crying out for workfulness,
is that such a barrier. Interested in other views - particularly Anne and
the educators.
Lindsey
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] OHT to OHA?
Hi group,
Someone asked me today how an OHT could 'convert' to an OHA. I didn't have a
clue! Does anyone know?
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