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Hello MJ,

I would like to take this opportunity first of all to commend you for your desire to undertake occupational health nurse training.  I personally wish I had taken this training my years ago.  I am currently undertaking my PgDip SCPHN-OHN at LSBU and I am so glad that I am undertaking this training.  

At LSBU I have had the best experience ever. The quality of teaching from the likes of professor Anne  Harris, Ella Daddy and other supportive lecturers and all our practice teachers has absolutely been phenomenal. Just to give you a snapshot of what we get at LSBU, is the opportunity to get occasional lectures from high profile individuals within occupational health arena such as Dianna Kloss, Dame Carol Black and many other pioneers in occupational health industry including a few from the faculty of occupational health medicine. 

I have thoroughly been enjoying my training and it my hope that many more nurses will consider undertaking occupational health nursing as their future career. I also hope that many more practice teachers will continue dedicating their time to support OH students in supporting of this district and unique profession.  

Best wishes.

Nancy 


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On 4 May 2018, at 18:31, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Occupational health courses Another great endorsement – thank you so much, Sarah.  I have fought hard to have a course which is totally focused on OHN practice and our graduates go on to make a significant  impact on OH practice. I also have a great person backing me – Elly Dady. Her coaching skills  enhances the learning experience.

Best

Anne
Anne Harriss
Professor of Occupational Health


On 02/05/2018 03:30, "Sarah Holling" <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Quite simply, Anne is an inspirational, dedicated teacher and a recognised authority on OH nursing in both U.K. and international circles. I don’t have personal experience of the other programmes but quite simply if you want a course that will prepare you for a career in OH, what ever your level of previous experience, then LSBU is highly regarded.

This course has given significant kudos to LSBU as a result, having massive reputational benefit to the university; it has connections/input from some very senior national figures in the U.K, and in my view is a jewel in the crown for the university,

I would be delighted to speak to anyone off list if they are considering applying to LSBU about my own experiences as a student there.

Sarah

On 1 May 2018, at 23:53, [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Occupational health courses Thank you for this stunning endorsement of the London South Bank University (LSBU) course, Barbara. It is very much appreciated.

My colleague Elly Dady and I both extremely work hard to develop high quality and innovative learning and teaching strategies from which you, your practice teacher and the OH service manager have all benefited.  The fly in the ointment is compliance with the practice learning element required by the NMC for SCPHN(OH) programs. This  has been extremely challenging for many universities,  particularly those with larger cohorts such as ourselves at LSBU. We  have approximately 40 students going through this year, each requiring placements and practice teachers (PTs), as I regularly post  on both JISC-OH and the UK OH P Facebook page we could educate even more students if we had more placements.

As you have just raised the practice learning element, Barbara,  I would like to use this opportunity to make a plea for more OHNs to consider becoming PTs for LSBU students, Elly Dady would appreciate an email if you could assist [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] It isn’t just a one way street, you get an OH student who will work within your department and you also get invited to PT study days. Contributors to that programme is the opportunity to attend lectures with  influential and high profile leaders to participate to the regular updates for our PTs.  Dame Carol Black gave a presentation before Easter and  Diana Kloss regularly contributes.  As a result Dame Carol put us in touch with a senior policy adviser at the DWP which gave us an opportunity to inform him re the value of OH nurses to UK PLC, and highlight issues such as OHNs authorising fit notes.

Mandy Murphy, Deputy Head, of the National School of Occupational Health is also planning on working with HEIs to devlop a register of OHN practice teacher database.

Anne

Anne Harriss
Professor Occupational Health
London South Bank University




On 01/05/2018 22:50, "Barbara Grohs" <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I am a current part time PgDip student at LSBU. I will complete my first year this May and will qualify in 2019.
My nursing background is ICU and then 6 years in the community managing teams who care for patients with complex bio-psychosocial requirements including tracheostomy dependent, mechanically ventilated adults and children. In short, I had zero OH experience. LSBU took me on the course a year ago, they worked very hard to find me a placement within a highly organised, inclusive and excellently managed OH team.



One year later, I have an in-depth knowledge of OH, OH legislation and OH risk management. My course at LSBU and my practice teachers working closely together have equipped me with confidence to introduce a wellbeing policy in my workplace, a stress assessment tool accompanied by a management reference tool and stress management action plan.  I am able to perform DSE assessments, run flu clinics and campaigns and wellbeing clinics independently with confidence. I have also learnt to perform and interpret Health Surveillance and perform pre-placement assessments including taking blood for screening and immunise appropriately. I will be starting simple case management in June in preparation for my Case Management module next year.
I have a safe learning environment and feel that I will be a safe practitioner when I qualify. When I shadow technicians and nurses without OH qualifications, I am able to identify poor practice.
My practice supervisor is highly competent and an inspiration, she qualified with distinction from LSBU last year - in my opinion, she is a testament to the value and quality of the course.
Additionally, if I can pass the excellent and comprehensive practice book at the end of this course, I know I will be able to add value to any organisation and sparkle as an OH practitioner.
To conclude, I highly recommend the LSBU OH course.



Kindest regards





Barbara Grohs









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On 1 May 2018, at 15:05, mj cookson <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> wrote:

many thanks

MJ


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Sent: 25 April 2018 16:18
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Occupational health courses
 
Is this referring to Scotland or wales please?

 


Lisa Shaw
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
T 01909 559525

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From: [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christine Poulter
Sent: 25 April 2018 15:40
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] FW: Occupational health courses

 

Dear MJ

Nick Pahl, our CEO forwarded me on your query.

I am sorry to hear that UWS has ceased their course.

I called their administration/admissions today to clarify, as I am helping put together a brochure for careers in Occupational Health, which obviously needs to have relevant and up to date information.

The admissions department said that the course is under review, however, it sounds like they may have already made a decision in telling you the course is cancelled.

I have recently started volunteering for SOM as an assistant to the editorial assistant for the journal and hold a couple of different qualifications on OH.

I suggest you try the Robert Gordon as they structure their courses in such as way that attendance is easy.  It works in weekly blocks.  I studied there a long time ago for my SCPHN and can vouch for the quality and support provided there.  Many part-time courses require weekly or even twice attendance which works out very costly.  Travel to and accommodation in Aberdeen is relatively cheap.

I have also studied at Loughborough (MSc) which I can also highly recommend and the University of Surrey (Pg Dip) – which has ceased its programme around 5 years ago.

If you plan to remain self-employed then it may be less relevant for you to obtain the SCPHN qualification. However, I notice that around 50% of employers look for this qualification (despite its potential removal from the NMC register).  If you plan to remain self-employed, I would recommend you go for an MSc and combine health and safety, as this will open many more doors for you, especially in senior management roles.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you wish any more advice.

Kind regards

Christine

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From: Nick Pahl
Sent: 17 April 2018 14:12
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Subject: FW: Occupational health courses

 

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From: [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of mj cookson
Sent: 17 April 2018 13:10
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Occupational health courses

 

Hi, thanks, but the course has just been cancelled, I am disappointed as had a place on it.

I need to find somewhere else.

Many thanks for your reply though

MJ

 

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Sent: 17 April 2018 12:24
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Occupational health courses

 

Hi there

UWS offer at distance learning part time I am happy to discuss offline.  I work with programme leader Marisa Stevenson

Kind regards

Steph nicoll

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Hi MJ

   You would be better off undertaking the SCPHN route in my opinion.   If you already have a degree and don’t want to do this I would think about travelling to LSBU to undertake their non SCPHN programme.



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Helen Parsons MSc RN SCPHN
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Sent: 17 April 2018 12:07
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Occupational health courses

 

Dear all

 

I wonder if anyone can help?

I have been working as an unqualified Occ. Health Advisor and now my company have asked me to undertake a formal qualification. I am interested in a Diploma, with some taught sections. Does anyone know of anything in the SW/Midlands area?

 

many thanks

MJ

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