The At Work Partnership - Certificate in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Certificate in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) – 2 day qualification

Day one: Friday 20 September 2024 (Virtual)
Day two: Thursday 26 September 2024 (Birmingham)

Course tutor: Dr Roger Cooke, consultant in occupational medicine, and a leading expert in hand-arm vibration syndrome

Do you want to improve the management of HAVs in your workplace? Join The At Work Partnership for a two-day intensive qualification course including examination.

This training for OH professionals examines the requirements for health surveillance for a workforce exposed to hand-transmitted vibration, and the diagnosis and management of an individual with HAVS. It will provide an in-depth understanding of HAVS, and of the OH role in managing issues related to hand-transmitted vibration in the workplace.

The course teaches delegates all aspects of the syllabus for HAVS competence as defined by the FOM including:
- Basic principles
- Legal background
- Workplace assessment
- Health surveillance and clinical assessment
- Occupational health action and advice

Delivered virtually on day one and face-to-face on day 2 in Birmingham, the course will provide a comprehensive understanding of HAVS and the role of OH, enabling qualified OH professionals to clinically assess HAVS-related conditions and to undertake health surveillance.

Who is the training designed for?

This training is designed for OH nurses and doctors, who want to improve their knowledge, skills and competence in HAVS and gain the FOM certificate qualification. 

This course forms part of a series of HAVS courses aimed at providing high quality HAVS training for various levels of experience. For beginners, or those new to HAVS, there is a NEW introductory level course specifically for OH technicians and nurses; for those who have already taken the 2-day course, The At Work Partnership also provide a refresher course.

Click here for the full course programme and to book online.

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