Occupational Health and Safety Management Masters Program - Tulane University, Distance Education- School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

MPH Occupational and Environmental Health (Distance Learning)

Mission:

The mission of the Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) Program is to prepare midcareer health professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and prevent occupational injury and illness and to promote health in the workplace.

Description:

The MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health Program is designed for physicians, nurses and other midcareer health and environmental professionals who seek to advance within their profession. The program provides the knowledge and skills to recognize and characterize chemical exposures and hazards, assess health effects, design and implement preventive measures and promote healthy behaviors in the workplace. The program follows MPH didactic requirements for the general preventive medicine and occupational medicine boards.

Program Competencies:

At the completion of the MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health, the graduates will be able to:

1. Identify, evaluate and manage the effects of occupational hazards on worker health. (ENHS
6720; ENHS 7200)

2.     Identify, characterize and assess the health effects of chemical agent found in the
        workplace and in the general environment on workers and the general population. (ENHS
        6600; ENHS 6030)

3.     Interpret the impact of chemical exposures on workers and general populations health
        within the frame work of the route of exposure, estimated dose, duration and frequency of
        exposure and the acute and chronic effects of the agent (ENHS 6600; ENHS 7620)

4. Interpret exposure assessment conducted by industrial hygienists and/or other health and
safety professionals (ENHS 6720; BIOS 6030)

5. Conduct work and chemical exposure histories within the framework of the individuals’
medical history (ENHS 7200)

6. Utilize population data from hazard and medical surveillance to prevent negative health
effects in the work place (EPID 6030; ENHS 7290)

7. Integrate health promotion, wellness applications and health education into occupational
programs (SPHL 6030; ENHS 6050; ENHS 7200)

8.     Design, implement and evaluate primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
        applications including clinical, behavior and environmental interventions for the protection
        of worker health (SPHL 6030; ENHS 6050)

9. Apply basic concepts of management to plan, budget, and organize occupational health
programs (HSMG 6010; HSMG 6030)

10.   Demonstrate written and oral communication skills for reaching a variety of target
        audiences including workers and patients, managers and H&S professionals, and other
        scientists and clinicians. (HSMG 6010; SPHL 6030; ENHS 6050)

Graduation Requirements:

Students must earn a minimum of 42 hours of academic credit: of which School of Public Health Core requirements make up 15 credits hours, OEH program required courses make up 20 credits and OEH elective courses make up 7 credits. In addition to the academic credit hours students must complete a Culminating Experience and a Practicum.

Course Requirements:

School of Public Health Core Requirements (15 credits)

	(3) - BIOS 6030 Introductory Biostatistics
	(3) - EPID 6030 Epidemiological Methods I
	(3) - ENHS 6030 Survey of Environmental Health
	(3) - HSMG 6030 Principles of Health Systems Administration and Management
	(3) - SPHL 6030 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Global Health

	OEH Program Required (27 credits)

	(2) - HSMG 6010 History and Organization of Health Services
	(3) - ENHS 6050 Population Behavior and Environmental Public Health
	(3) - ENHS 6600 Principles of Toxicology
	(3) - ENHS 6720 Principles of Industrial Hygiene
	(3) - ENHS 7200 Principles of Occupational Health
	(3) - ENHS 7290 Environmental Health Assessments
	(3) - ENHS 7620 Health Risk Assessment
	(3) - SPHL 6010 Biological Basis of Disease*

	OEH Elective Courses (7 credits)

	(2) - ENHS 7220 Elements of Health and Safety Training & Evaluation
	(3) - ENHS 7250 Current Issues in Industrial Hygiene and Safety
	(3) - ENHS 7280 International Management System Standards for Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
	(3) - ENHS 6710 Disaster Preparedness
	(3) - ENHS 6430 Disaster and Emergency Communication
	(3) - ENHS 6950 Psychosocial Aspects of Environmental Health Disasters

	Required for students not having an MD or Nursing degree. Students with other medical qualifications may petition to waive this course if appropriate (course waiver form*).

Culminating Experience (0 Credits)

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine allows students to satisfy the requirements for a Culminating Experience by completing one of the following options. Additional detail for Culminating Experience may be found at this link: Culminating Experience

1. Public Health Analysis Manuscript

2. Master’s Comprehensive Examination.

Practicum (0 credits)

The Practicum is designed to demonstrate application of core public health knowledge in practice. Specific competencies for the Practicum may be found at this link: Practicum Requirement . Professionals working in an appropriate field of public health may be able to waive this requirement if they are able to meet certain conditions, which may be found here. If you meet waiver requirements the forms may be found at practicum waiver form.

Model Course Schedule – Fall Entry

Fall, Year 1		Credit Hours
ENHS 6600	Principles of Toxicology	3
ENHS 6720	Principles of Industrial Hygiene	3
Spring, Year 1
EPID 6030	Epidemiological Methods I	3
ENHS 7200	Principles of Occupational Health	3
Summer, Year 1
HSMG 6010	History and Organization of Health Services	2
ENHS 6050	Population Behavior and Environmental Public Health	3
Fall, Year 2
BIOS 6030	Introductory Biostatistics	3
ENHS 6030	Survey of Environmental Health	3
Spring, Year 2
SPHL 6030	Social and Behavioral Aspects of Global Health	3
ENHS 7620	Health Risk Assessment	3
Summer, Year 2
ENHS 7210	Occupational Laws and Regulations	2
	Elective or special study	3
Fall, Year 3
HSMG 6030	Principles of Health Systems Administration and Management	3
	Elective	3
Spring, Year 3
	Elective or Independent Study	2
	Culminating Experience	0

	Total	42

Electives may be selected from the Industrial Hygiene, Disaster Management or Occupational Health and Safety Management program courses.

Admission Requirements

A medical degree from an accredited University or baccalaureate degree (nursing or other science related field) with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale having 40 or more semester hours in science, math, or engineering.

Three or more years of experience in health and safety, occupational or environmental health as documented by work history (resume) and stated in letters of recommendation
An official undergraduate transcript

Three letters of recommendations from three individuals familiar with prior academic and/or professional performance

A strong base of computer skills including the ability to use the Internet, to manipulate and organize computer-based files and email, to use MS Office applications (intermediate proficiency preferred), and to implement technical instructions and guidance for the appropriate

Contact: For more information on the MPH program in Occupational and Environmental Health please contact:

Dr. Elizabeth James
Phone: (504)988-1664
Email: dldirect@tulane.edu

Application Help and Information:
Dr. Albert Terrillion
Phone: (504)3786
Email: dlinfo@tulane.edu

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