Academic Courses
Master of Occupational Health: Occupational and Environmental Medicine Emphasis Course Requirements
| Course # | Required Courses | Credit Hours | Semester Offered |
| FPMD 6100 | Biostatistics I | 3 | Fall & Spring |
| FPMD 6370 | Occupational Epidemiology | 3 | Fall |
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Clinical and Behavioral Aspects of |
3 | Fall | |
| FPMD 6750 | Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene | 2 | Fall |
| MEEN 6100 | Ergonomics | 3 | Fall |
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Administration and Management of |
3 | Spring | |
| FPMD 6752 | Introduction to Industrial and Environmental Toxicology and Physiology |
3 | Spring |
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Clinical and Behavioral Aspects |
3 | Spring | |
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Occupational Safety and Health Solutions |
3 | Spring | |
| FPMD 6702 |
Advanced Topics in Occupational and Environmental Health |
3 | Spring |
| FPMD 6980 | Occupational Health Practicum | 3 | Fall, Spring & Summer |
MOH-OEM Total Credit Hours: 32
University of Utah Course Catalog Descriptions
FPMD 6100 Biostatistics I (3)
Basic course in the use of statistical methods in the analysis of outcome studies and quality improvement. This course includes introductory information in appropriate statistical tests that allow for interpreting data in publications.
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6370 Occupational Epidemiology (3)
Investigates concepts, methods, and practice of occupational epidemiology. Prepares students to design, execute, and evaluate occupational epidemiologic research as well as evaluate and interpret published occupational safety and health epidemiologic literature. Will cover various study designs, biases, confounders, and causation to address prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.
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FPMD 6703 Clinical and Behavioral Aspects of Occupational Injuries and Diseases (3)
This course is a didactic course to teach common injuries and diseases encountered in occupational medicine (as well as general medical practice). The content of this course is approximately proportionate to that encountered in clinical practice, thus it includes a significant amount of instructional time on musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory conditions. Evidence based treatment regimens for common conditions are discussed.
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FPMD 6750 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (2)
Introduction to the basic principles of recognition, evaluation, and control of chemicals and physical agents that potentially cause occupational morbidity or mortality. Relevant occupational and safety and health legislation, measurement instrumentation, and toxic effects of overexposure are discussed.
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MEEN 6100 Ergonomics (3)
Introduction to the study of humans at work, including disability and accident prevention and productivity improvement. Course reviews the human musculoskeletal system as a mechanical structure. Course also includes instruction in the recognition, evaluation, and control of ergonomic stresses in occupational environment.
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FPMD 6760 Administration and Management of Health and Safety Programs (3)
Provides students with the opportunity to develop and refine selected managerial competencies practiced by administrations and provider/professional managers in occupational and environmental health. The course emphasizes applying these competencies to solving problems and creating opportunities in public health as well as private sector organizations.
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FPMD 6752 Introduction to Industrial Toxicology & Physiology (3)
Purpose of the course is to provide awareness on the complex interactions of humans and environment by describing how exposures to potentially toxic agents can cause adverse health effects. The course reviews basic principles of toxicology, effects of toxic agents on physiological systems in the human body, and applications of these principles to industrial settings.
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FPMD 6504 Clinical and Behavioral Aspects of Preventive Medicine (3)
This course utilizes the current recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, but updates it with cutting edge knowledge about evidence-based clinical preventive strategies. The target audience is physicians and PhD candidates.
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MEEN 6960 Occupational Safety and Health Solutions (3)
This capstone course covers the application of relevant safety and health concepts to real-world manufacturing and work environments' problems. Students will help mitigate and minimize occupational hazards present at local businesses. The proper implementation of engineering controls and selection, use, and proper maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be heavily emphasized. Medical management of injuries and illnesses will also be discussed. The hierarchy of hazard controls (engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment) and regulatory standards relating to the use of personal protective equipment will be explained. Quantification of costs and benefits of OSH programs will be discussed.
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FPMD 6702 Advanced Topics in Occupational and Environmental Health (3)
This is a seminar course in selected advanced topics in occupational and environmental health. The course may include didactic and practicum activities directed toward increasing academic, research, and clinical skills in occupational and environmental health.
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FPMD 6980 Occupational Health Practicum (3)
A supervised project in occupational health which provides experience for the student utilizing coursework learned in the MOH, MSOH, MPH or MSPH classroom-based curriculum.
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