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Interesting points, Anna. Not sure why an OT should be an expert in assessment and goal setting whereas an OHN is not. If we are unable to offer those skills then as specialists we should be doing something about it and lobby the NMC to make these integral to the learning outcomes of an OH qualification. I have recently undertaken a coaching course and will go on to undertake more advanced coaching courses. That initial course reinforced to me that I was already using coaching methodologies such as goal setting. As far as a professional body to register those who wish to use the title OHA - yes, I think that is an excellent idea. In my view, sadly, the NMC would be a lost cause in part for reasons I have already highlighted. However, in common with others I am unsure whether it should be the preserve of the FOM/SOM. There is always the danger that we could be seen as the poor relation of physicians. Anne Anne Harriss Course Director LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY On 12/09/2012 13:34, "Anna" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 1:07 PM > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] OHT to OHA > > >> 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: >> >>> Good discussion, so lets say the technician has a good medical background >>> (18 >>> years ambulance service inc paramedic) and the Dip OH tech ? >>> >>> ******************************** >>> Please remove this footer before replying. >>> >>> OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: >>> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html >>> >>> CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: >>> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH >> >> ******************************** >> Please remove this footer before replying. >> >> OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html >> >> CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH > > ******************************** > Please remove this footer before replying. > > OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: > http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html > > CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: > http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH