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08 October 2024Webinar
FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first).
Summary:
This exclusive webinar for SOM members covers the business case for workplace adjustments to menopause, case law, barriers to change, EDIB, menopause strategy, and creating a positive workplace culture. It uses examples of best practices to demonstrate this in complex work settings.
Presenter:
June Potts is a Menopause Workplace Consultant specialising in complex workspaces, belonging, and organisational silence. She is a Business Consultant and culture change strategist with a PhD in menopause in complex workplaces.
Juen experienced surgical menopause at age 50, and has lived with endometriosis for 35 years. She is an LJMU and British Chamber of Commerce Award winner and Member of the British, European and International Menopause Societies.
Chair Emma Persand
FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website). You will then be sent the join link.
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14 October 2024Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
Summary:
This webinar continues our free-to-access series on "Basics in OH". The session will put forward, and explain, the concept of a journey that begins with Hazard Identification, through to Risk Assessment, and finally to Health Surveillance and when that may be needed, covering the key principles, relevant H&S legislation, and some brief case scenarios.
Speaker Bio:
Dr Dil Sen
Consultant OHP and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. A clinical academic of nearly 30yrs having held various academic roles, most recently at the Univ of Manchester (as Programme Director/Senior Lecturer & Hon.Consultant in OM), and the FOM (as Director of Assessment, then as Academic Dean); now heading up OptimaHealth's Academy and continuing with teaching, training and mentoring up-and-coming OH professionals, both doctors and nurses. From many years spent in HSE, Dil believes that all occupational diseases are PREVENTABLE, but this requires education, compliance with H&S law, and implementation of best practice.
Chair: Professor Kaveh Asanati
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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15 October 2024Webinar
Practical OH Law Certificate 2024
Tuesday 15th - Thursday 17th October 2024, A Virtual Course
Course director and lead tutor: Prof Diana Kloss, barrister
Do you have a particular interest in OH Law? Take The At Work Partnership's fantastic Practical OH Law Certificate course, led by Prof Diana Kloss. It will provide you with a detailed comprehension of the full scope of your legal responsibilities – so that you can ensure that your work, and the work of your department, is fully compliant with legislation and case law.
The three-day event is full of thought-provoking, valuable information for OH professionals who need to understand OH law in the workplace. You will leave with an in-depth knowledge of law at work and its implication for your organisation.
The course brings together some of the top experts in their fields. Prof Diana Kloss, the course director, is a leading authority on OH law, and is renowned for her clear explanations and expert guidance. Other legal experts, Nick Hanning and Emily Yeardley, join Diana in lecturing on the course, providing specialist contributions on different aspects of OH law.
How will gaining this qualification benefit you and your organisation?
You will gain:
- A comprehensive knowledge of key occupational health legal issues, from medical confidentiality and consent to disability discrimination, employment law and fitness for work
- Insight into the liabilities of the employer and OH professionals in criminal and civil law
- Advice on best practice and avoiding cases reaching an employment tribunal
- Guidance on tribunal legal procedure
- An understanding of how to apply the law to different workplace scenarios and put it into context
SPECIAL OFFERS
EARLY BIRD OFFERS now available! Save up to £100 + VAT when you book and pay before Friday 6th September 2024!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL COURSE PROGRAMME & SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW
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20 October 2024Overseas
Don’t miss Australia’s premier occupational medicine educational event
Coming up this October in Perth is the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) – a must for health professionals working in occupational medicine, including medical practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals. The event will cover a wide range of contemporary workplace health issues as we look to "Innovate, Integrate and Inspire", to shape the evolving future of occupational medicine.
Can't make it to Perth?
Don't worry! ASM2024 is a hybrid event, giving delegates the choice of attending in person or virtually from wherever they find themselves.
Virtual registration includes:
- Full access to all 3 days of the technical program - sessions will be broadcast live via the ANZSOM online conference portal where you'll be able to chat to your fellow virtual delegates and join in the discussion.
- On-demand access to recordings and learning material - all technical sessions will be recorded, with access for 6 months post-event.
For more information or to register, visit the Conference website at http://www.anzsomasm2024.com.au/
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11 November 2024Webinar
For the MFOM Part 1, DOccMed and DipOHPrac*, The Occupational Health Academy with SOM presents... MCQ Weekend
THIS IS NOT A LIVE SESSION; THIS IS A RECORDING OF THE 2023 MCQ WEEKEND.
This recording will expire on Monday 11th November 2024
Finding the vast amount of information from your CPD course a lot to take in? Never done occupational health and wondering how you will understand the concepts and pass the exam? Busy with your own personal life and work, and wanting to know the core information to help pass the MCQ exams? If you have any of these queries then why not purchase the very popular MCQ Weekend at The Occupational Health Academy.
Over two days, The Occupational Health Academy will cover the key principles and information for the exam with OH Ethics and Law, Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Medicine and Exam Tips/Past Topics and help you grasp the key concepts to improve your knowledge for the more difficult MCQ exam. Check out some of the reviews on The Occupational Health Academy website to see it's definitely worth it - the Academy boasts some high scoring previous attendees!
This recording will expire on Monday 11th November 2024
Full SOM members receive a 20% discount on the course fee. To receive the discount, please log in to your SOM account before registering. To upgrade to full membership from associate/student categories, please email membership@som.org.uk
Non SOM-members can sign up as a full SOM member first and then access the 20% course discount. Join SOM here. If you have any queries, please email membership@som.org.uk
*Could also be utilised for LFOM exam preparation although not specific.
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13 November 2024Webinar
For the DOccMed and DipOHPrac*, The Occupational Health Academy presents... Portfolio Morning
THIS IS NOT A LIVE SESSION; THIS IS A RECORDING OF THE 2023 PORTFOLIO MORNINGThis recording will expire on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Struggling to know what workplace to do for the FOM portfolio or which clinical case is reasonable to undertake and analyse? Wondering what information to put in each of the boxes or how to keep your word count down but still keep the relevant information? Want to see examples of high scoring portfolios? Then why not purchase The Occupational Health Academy's Portfolio Morning session.
The Occupational Health Academy's Portfolio Morning will take you through an ideal risk assessment, clinical case and give you ideas for finding a suitable case for your portfolio. You will go through and analyse the FOM portfolio and the type of information needed, whilst also being mindful of its other purpose which is for your Mock Viva and make the latter process easier. The example portfolios and Q&A at the end is a very useful session to get more ideas on what to write. The Occupational Health Academy is here to help you with your exam application & portfolio submission!
This recording will expire on Wednesday 13th November 2024.
Full SOM members receive a 20% discount on the course fee. To receive the discount, please log in to your SOM account before registering. To upgrade to full membership from associate/student categories, please email membership@som.org.uk
Non SOM-members can sign up as a full SOM member first and then access the 20% course discount. Join SOM here. If you have any queries, please email membership@som.org.uk
*Could also be utilised for LFOM exam preparation although not specific.
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19 November 2024West Midlands
Two-day annual OH seminar from The At Work Partnership
Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th November
Venue: Chesford Grange Hotel, WarwickshireBook and pay by Saturday 31st August and save up to £75 + VAT with early bird booking rates.
Join Workplace Health 2024, the 13th annual flagship seminar from The At Work Partnership.
Taking place in Warwickshire over two days from Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th November, the event will provide an in-depth clinical and management update on the most cutting-edge occupational health issues and is designed as an in-depth learning experience. There will be plenty of opportunities for interaction, engagement & networking – including at the exhibition and conference dinner on Tuesday 19th November.Chaired by: Dr John Ballard, Occupational Health [at Work] with Dr Nerys Williams, independent occupational physician
Seminar supported by The Colt Foundation
Key conference themes include:
Mental health at work topics:
- Supporting workers through challenging events
- Wellbeing: organisational interventions that work
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Drug and alcohol addictions – support and policies
- Moral injury in healthcare workers
Significant issues in OH practice:
- Wearable technology and OH
- Importance of research for OH practitioners
- Supporting disabled people into work
- Managing long COVID and work
- OH reporting networks
- Managing musculoskeletal pain and work
- Managing difficult issues in OH
- OH pay & benefits
- Plus key OH legal issues update and legal Q&APresent a five-minute briefing session and attend day one free.
This is your chance to take five minutes to present a new idea that has helped improve health in your workplace. Showcase an OH intervention, discuss a dilemma in OH practice or present the key findings of some research. Challenge or celebrate what you’ve been doing in OH in 5 minutes and 20 slides!All presenters will attend day one free as a thank you for their participation. View the link below for more information.
Don’t miss out on savings:
- Special early bird rates for places booked by Saturday 31st August – save up to £75 + VAT
- Save £45 + VAT when you book the full conference package, which includes the two-day conference, plus B&B and dinner on Tuesday 19th November 2024Click here for more information and to book your place online.
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20 November 2024Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first). THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED
Summary:
Domestic Abuse Event – Join Us to Make a Difference
We invite you to join our Domestic Abuse Awareness and Supporting in the Workplace Session.
This session aims to raise awareness of this hard-hitting topic, whilst showcasing the importance and true difference a business can make to employees who may now, or in future, experience domestic abuse.
This session is an informative and moving presentation delivered by Domestic Abuse survivor Sharon Livermore MBE.
The session covers:
1 How to recognise, respond, record and refer a victim to specialist services.
2 Hard-hitting statistics related to domestic abuse, why it is a workplace issue and how domestic abuse does not discriminate.
3 Actions you can take next.
4 The opportunity to have your questions answered in an open discussion at the end of the presentation.
Together we can make a meaningful impact, change lives, and support those affected by domestic abuse.
Speaker Bio:
Sharon Livermore MBE is a domestic abuse survivor, campaigner & founder of Domestic Abuse Education. Domestic Abuse Education is a consultancy that exists to educate businesses on what domestic abuse is, the many forms it takes and how to support employees who are, or may go through, domestic abuse in their lifetime. Sharon is the co-founder and influence behind “Sharon’s Policy”, a FREE template domestic abuse policy and guidance notes; Sharon’s mission is to ensure that all businesses across the UK have a domestic abuse policy in place.
Chair: Dr Francoise Woolley.
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link. THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED
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29 November 2024Hybrid
Join the RCN and SOM in-person or online at this popular one-day conference
Friday 29th November 2024
The RCN and SOM are delighted to announce that the popular RCN and SOM Joint Occupational Health Nursing Conference will return for its seventh year in November 2024.
This hybrid conference will cover a broad range of topics designed to support the continuing professional development of occupational health nursing professionals.
Learning outcomes:
- Refresh on back to basics for health surveillance programmes, report writing and workplace wellbeing
- Understand the context of modern noise exposure profiles
- Expand knowledge on mentoring, health of drivers, neurodiversity and sleep at work.
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01 December 2024Webinar
Occupational Health Technician Course
Available online throughout the year
Price £490 + VAT
A highly interactive online course, suitable for new entrants to the profession as well as a refresher course on the core principles for existing technicians. You can work through this course independently at a time that suits you.
This course is split into 2 parts, comprising a total of 18 E-Learning Modules:
Part 1: Online Learning Modules - Introduction to Occupational Health
This is a full introduction to all aspects of the role of the Occupational Health Technician including necessary background information and the main duties and areas of work you will undertake. These interactive E-learning modules provide you with all the knowledge you require to competently undertake this exciting role, whilst also increasing your confidence and understanding of what the job really entails.
Part 2: Online Learning Modules - Theoretical Concepts behind Practical Requirements of the Role
These further E-Learning modules look at the more practical aspects of an Occupational Health Technician role. They will improve your theoretical understanding of the practical tasks you will undertake in your day to day role. Alongside this is an Occupational Health Technician Competency Booklet, put together in conjunction with the SOM, for your supervisor to sign off.
Download the Course Overview here.
Click here to book or email admin@eoph.co.uk for further information.
