NURS 574 Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Overview of Occupational and Environmental Medicine including: the diagnosis and management of illness following exposure to specific workplace substances, environmental and community hazards, such as asbestos, lead, organic solvents, and vibration; methods of diagnosis of early organ system effects of chemicals and techniques for assessing impairment and disability; as well as, medicolegal aspects of occupational health. Course Activities: Mid term exam and Final Exam. One case based, written project. Prerequisite: NURS 582 and NURS 582A; may take concurrent with NURS 584 and NURS 584B (2 credits)