Emutom

Course materials

The undergraduate course module on occupational medicine consists of four chapters. »

Introduction

Introduction to the basic principles of occupational medicine. More »

Effects of work

Health effects caused by exposure to different hazards and unsafe working conditions. More »

Fitness for work

How to advice about fitness for work and to improve patient’s health through work. More »

Health promotion

Using the workplace as a channel for disease prevention and health promotion efforts. More »

Importante observación: Todos los materiales de enseñanza se ofrecen en Inglés y en Español!

Aims and
Objectives

The objective of the EMUTOM Module is to have an agreed common approach to teaching Occupational Medicine across Europe. The intention is not to develop a specialist-training course; it is to extend awareness and relevant knowledge of work and health topics among people who need to manage or advise on these issues.

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Background

Most people spend a third of their adult lives at work and "occupation" is an important determinant of human health. Each year 167.000 workers die in the EU-27 of the consequences of their work, according to estimates from the International Labour Office (2009). As many as 159.500 of these fatalities can be attributed to work-related diseases.

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Module description

The course is offered at undergraduate level and introduces the basic tenets of work and health, and occupational medicine. A broad framework to recognize, diagnose and manage a variety of work-related health problems is outlined. In addition, this course focuses on promoting and maintaining the health and work ability of the worker and the working society.

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About EMUTOM.eu

Welcome to the EMUTOM (European module for undergraduate teaching of occupational medicine) website for education in the basic tenets of occupational medicine.

This website not only informs about the EMUTOM project, which is funded by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission, but also provides a course about occupational medicine targetting undergraduate level students unfamiliar with work and health issues.

Here teachers and students can find easily accessible and quality learning material outlining the effect of work on health and the impact of health on work. Study of this module is beneficial to all health professionals who are likely to encounter a variety of work and health issues in their daily practice.