Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing (OEHN) and Exposure Assessment

Catalog description

This course is the first in the sequence of OEHN PhD/DNP core content that will explore historical and contemporary issues in occupational and environmental health, which affect the individual worker, the workforce, and management, including those of political, economic, social, and environmental nature. Students will explore concepts and analyze content relevant to OEHN through a series of lectures, seminars, and readings. Additional topics covered in the course include ethical and social issues relevant to occupational health and safety, financial implications, program evaluation, and prevalent health disorders due indirectly or directly to work, including acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.