This Graduate Certificate Programme (GCP) in Occupational Health, Safety, and Hygiene Practice is jointly organized by The Hong Kong College of Community & Public Health Nursing (HKCCPHN) and Hong Kong Association of Occupational Health Nurses (HKAOHN). The program consists of three modules and can be completed over approximately 9 months. GCP provides well-structured occupational health and safety training program with Site Visits, assignments and Examinations. Upon completion of the programme, students should:

• Understand key concepts of occupational health and occupational diseases.
• Apply basics knowledge of different hazards such as physical, chemical, ergonomic, biological and mental health hazards in workplace.
• Develop and evaluate workplace occupational health promotion programs.
• Enhance their personal and professional development in occupational health, safety & hygiene practice.

• Students who complete and pass either Module I, II, or III will receive an individual certificate. Those who complete and pass all three modules assessment plus an occupational health & safety project, a full GCP will be awarded the “Graduate Certificate Programme in Occupational Health, Safety, and Hygiene Practice”.
• Upon completion of the programmes, graduates with relevant working experience are eligible to apply for Life Membership of Hong Kong Association of Occupational Health Nurses (HKAOHN).
• Graduates can apply for 46.5 CNE points or equivalent under Continuing Nursing Education system of The Nursing Council of Hong Kong, and the programme is considered structured specialty training consistent with the core competency of Fellow of The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery (Community & Public Health-Occupational Health).
• In addition, it is also useful for all safety officers and managers who are interested in furthering study in occupational hygiene and health practices in the operation of their enterprises.

• GCP consists of 3 modules:
  • Module I: Occupational Safety (16 contact hours + 3 hour Site Visit + 1 hour MCQ examination after 30 self-study hours)
  • Module II: Occupational Hygiene (16 contact hours + 3 hours Site Visit + 1 hour MCQ examination after 30 self-study hours)
  • Module III: Occupational Health Practice (16 contact hours + 3 hours Site Visit + 1 hour MCQ examination after 30 self-study hours)
• A separate certificate will be issued for each completed module.
• If completing all the 3 modules plus an occupational health & safety project, a full GCP will be awarded (Details of Project Module will be announced later).
• The Path of Studying:
  
• Programme Details:

  Module I	Module II	Module III
  Occupational Safety	Occupational Hygiene	Occupational Health Practice
  Safety & Health Legislation / Employment Law OSH Management Identification & Control of Workplace Hazards Occupational Safety: Work at Height/ Confined Space / Fire and Electrical Safety MHO Safety De-Escalation Techniques for Workplace Violence Inspection & Environmental Monitoring Accident Investigation & Injury Analysis Safety Auditing & Safety Management System	Principle of Occupational Hygiene Physical Hazards: Thermal Environment / Air Pressure / Noise & Vibration / Ionizing & Non-ionizing Radiation / Medical Laser Chemical Hazards & Exposure Monitoring: Gases & Vapours / Organic Compounds / Metals and Dusts Principles of Occupational Toxicology Ergonomics & Ergonomic Assessments Biological Hazards & IAQ	Principle of Occupational Health Practice Occupational Mental Health Sickness Absence Management Common Occupational Disease: Lung Disease / Dermatitis / Deafness & Eye injures / MSD Medical Examination: Pre / Post-employment / Fitness for work / Audiometry / Spirometry / Biological Monitoring / Health Surveillance & Epidemiology Occupational Health Promotion & Protection Health Counseling & Education Concept of Workplace Health Program Occupational Rehabilitation & Disability Management

Students must meet 80% attendance for lectures, 100% attendance for site visits, and pass three MCQ examinations. A separate certificate will be issued for each completed module.

* If completing all the 3 modules plus an occupational health & safety project, a full GCP will be awarded.

• Tuition (Module I only) is HK$4,000 (HKAOHN member); HK$4,250 (Non-HKAOHN member)
• Tuition (Module II only) is HK$4,000 (HKAOHN member); HK$4,250 (Non-HKAOHN member)
• Tuition (Module III only) is HK$4,000 (HKAOHN member); HK$4,250 (Non-HKAOHN member)
• Tuition (Module I + II + III) is HK$10,800 (HKAOHN member); HK$12,000 (Non-HKAOHN member)

* Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable, but the programme fee will be returned if the course is oversubscribed.

Module I: 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov & *14 Nov 24 (*MCQ Exam) (Thursday 1900 – 2100);

• Site Visit: *19 Nov 24 (Tuesday) 1430 - 1730 (tentative)

Module II: 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec 24, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb & *20 Feb 25 (*MCQ Exam) (Thursday 1900 - 2100);

• Site Visit: *27 Feb 25 (Thursday) 1430 - 1730 (tentative)

Module III: 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May & *22 May 25 (*MCQ Exam) (Thursday 1900 - 2100);

• Site Visit: *29 May 25 (Thursday) 1430 - 1730 (tentative)

Remarks: *= must attend

Venue: Christian Family Service Center (CFSC) / 基督教家庭服務中心總部 ( 28610283)

Room 203, 2/F, 3 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon (Kwun Tong MTR Station Exit D1).

九龍觀塘翠屏道3號2樓 203室 (港鐵觀塘站 D1出口)

• A practicing registered nurse with at least one year of current active nursing experience who has responsibilities to implement occupational health and safety in an organization, or has interest in expanding their knowledge of occupational health nursing.
• Allied health professionals with a personal interest in developing a career pathway in Occupational Health, Safety, and Hygiene practices.
• Occupational Safety & Health practitioners, Register Safety Officers or supervisors who have personal interest in obtaining further study opportunities in occupational health and hygiene.

Applicants are normally required to meet either one of the following requirement:

• Hold a Bachelor degree preferably in Health Science awarded by a local university or an overseas university of acceptable standing.
• Obtained a degree from a university in which English is the medium of instruction of degree programmes or equivalent qualifications.

Courses will be taught by Occupational Health fellows of The Hong Kong College of Community & Primary Health Nursing (HKCCPHN) and Executive Committee (including Honorary Advisors) from HKAOHN who are highly qualified and well experienced in all the major aspects of the programme.

To meet the multi-disciplinary demands of the curriculum, HKAOHN also invites registered specialist in occupational medicine, registered safety professionals and other experienced experts to be guest speakers of these courses.

First-come-first-served basis; (Class size: 25)

Payment method:

• I. Please send hard copy of application form with the followings to Kowloon Central PO Box 70718:
  • A cross cheque payable to “Hong Kong Association of Occupational Health Nurses Ltd”
  • A self-addressed return envelope with stamp

  OR

• II. Please Enroll by Google Form: https://forms.gle/Br1ooGDiNywfa3Es8
  • Transfer payment to Shanghai Commercial Bank (上海商業銀行) 344-24-01091-4 within 3 days
  • Whatsapp the transfer slip to 6027 0895 (Ms Lancy Au Yeung)
  • Enquires: Please contact Ms Lancy Au Yeung
    6027 0895
    3012 1510
    hkaohn@gmail.com
    https://hkaohn.com.hk

Director of Studies: Mr. WONG Siu-lun,

Master of Science in Safety, Occ. Health & Environmental Mgt (MSCSOHEM), BSc (Nsg) (Aust), PgD OSH (UK), PgD Occ. Hyg. (CUHK), Dip(OHP), RN, RSO, MHKIOEH, FHKAN(C&PH-Occupational Health), President HKAOHN.

Programme Secretariat: Ms PANG Shuk-han,

Master of AppSc (Safety Mgt), Master of HSc (Education), BSc(N), PgD(Occ. Health Practice), Dip(Counselling), AssoDip(HS Mgt), Cert(Safety Auditing), Enterostomal Therapist, RN, FHKAN(Surgery), FHKAN(C&PH-Occupational Health), Secretary HKAOHN.

Programme Honorary Advisor: Dr. CHENG Frances,

PhD, MPH, BA, SRN, SCM, HV, OHN Dip, Public Health Specialist, Visiting Consultant, Center for Health Education & Health Promotion (School of Public Health & Primary Care, CUHK).

Programme Honorary Advisor: Mr. CHAN Chung-shing Alexander,

MSc (Warwick), Dip Occ. Hygiene (CUHK), Cert Occ. Health & Safety (Aston), Cert Modern Safety Management (DNV), Cert Accredited Safety Auditor (DNV). Chartered Fellow (IOSH), Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, Registered Safety Officer, Honorary Advisor including HKCCPHN, HKAOHN, HKISP, and IOSH Hong Kong Branch. OSH Trainer of 40 years.