Fall 2024 - Occupational & Environmental Medicine for Primary Care Providers

Course Description The Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) for Primary Care Providers (PCPs) online course will review the primary care provider's role in administrative and legal issues related to occupational and environmental health. PCPs may frequently encounter work-related health problems in the patient population. In addition, primary care providers may be called upon by small companies and businesses to serve as medical advisors. However, most PCPs have little or no formal background and/or training in occupational medicine. The OEM for PCPs course is also intended for medical resident trainees considering a specialty in family medicine or primary care medicine, and is designed to assist family medicine residency programs in fulfilling occupational medicine training requirements. Who Should Attend This online course is designed for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, family medicine residents, and other primary care providers who have limited formal preparation in occupational and environmental medicine (OEM), but handle occupational health problems on a full or part-time basis. Course Objectives OEM for PCPs is designed to enhance the knowledge of PCPs in a primary care setting, in treatment of patients with work-related injuries and illnesses. By the end of this course, learners should be able to: (1) explain the role of exposure history in occupational and environmental medicine and primary care; (2) distinguish the distinct types of medical evaluations performed in occupational medicine and the guiding ethical principles; (3) explain the principles of workers' compensation and key regulatory aspects of occupational safety and health (4) outline the role of psychosocial issues in occupational health; (5) describe the various levels of worksite preventative and primary care; (6) identify the role of an Employee Assistance Program in maintaining a drug-free workplace. Course Date(s) Week of September 9, 2024 Week of September 16, 2024 Week of September 23, 2024 Course Format This is a six module course that will be completed in three weeks (two modules a week). The course will be held online through Canvas, with discussions, video presentations, case studies, and reference materials that can be downloaded.