Hi Anne
You're so kind!
Have a good weekend
B
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Sent: 15 May 2009 14:48
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Is Wolverhampton axing it's OH course?
Hi Bashyr
Your description of the new course sounds extremely interesting and without doubt in my mind will be an outstanding success because of all the research and discussions you've had with the people concerned and the fact that you believe in creating a course that will provide better education for the Occupational Health Nurse Advisors. I'm really pleased about the change of programme for OH students because like some of the people who have commented on the above, I also completed my course at Sheffield University and was the last of the students on Jean Raper's course before she retired. I felt that if she hadn't been there none of us (OHAs) would have gained additional knowledge in not only the basics of occupational health e.g., respiratory, skin, audios that are being taken over by technicians now, but in other OH areas that were very difficult to apply to the course because it was aimed at District, OT's, School and hospital nurses.
I think the OH course requires a change and I couldn't think of a better person as you Bashyr to do this, good luck!
Kind regards
Anne
Anne Bugler
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Aziz, Bashyr
Sent: 15 May 2009 11:31
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Subject: Is Wolverhampton axing it's OH course?
Colleagues:
The University of Wolverhampton has always been proud of the quality of its occupational health nursing courses. Ours is one of the longest standing courses in the country, and we were one of the first (if not the first) to attain NMC approval in 2007 to run SCPHN-OH courses. It gives me a sense of great pride, when at study days and conferences, Wolverhampton alumni are doing presentations, leading research, and generally, taking the lead.
Over the past year, I have felt increasingly concerned that SCPHN-OH courses were not keeping up with the rapidly changing needs of work and society, in light of demographic changes, evolving public health policy and new patterns of work. After a discussion with students, employers and other stakeholders, I decided that we would not take any new students, and instead develop something radically different, which would be better suited to future needs. I am fortunate in having a Dean who trusts me and supports me in my desire to do the right thing now, rather than waiting until our NMC approval runs out in 2012.
We are now going to consult with OH practitioners, tutors, managers and employers, and we aim to develop a new programme to start September 2010.
Will it be NMC approved? I don't know.
Will it lead to SCPHN registration? I don't know.
Will it be multidisciplinary? Probably, including physios, OTs, rehab specialists, and anyone else with an interest in health and work.
Will it be innovative and creative? Definitely.
I am touched by the warm and supportive comments on the list, and am looking forward to including the list in my consultation process. The University of Wolverhampton has always been forward-looking and innovative in its programmes, and what we'll come up with will continue the trend.
Thanks again, to all who have contributed to the discussions so far
Bashyr
Bashyr Aziz
University of Wolverhampton
School of Health - MH113 | Nursery Street | Wolverhampton WV1 1AD
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