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Courses Offered in OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

The following courses are available for your Associate's degree. Each course provides you a unique educational experience. Each course is developed by an international staff of highly skilled instructors. The course material is updated to provide students with the latest current information in the subject.

Specialized Course

  • Course Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to Industrial Ergonomics

  • This course explores the “why” and “how” of human engineering/ergonomics. It deals with how the human body works and interacts with environment. Ergonomic models, methods and approaches are also detailed in this course. It discusses why and how to use ergonomics in workplace.

  • 6 Credits

  • Special Topics in Occupational Safety

  • This course is a great tool as it goes to great lengths to stress steps that can be taken to improve the safety of individuals not only in home, but also in workplace, and on road. Natural and man-made disasters, safety and care procedures are a highlight of this course.

  • 6 Credits

  • Fundamental of Occupational Safety

  • This course provides you with the most current information available on a wide range of topics. Topics covered include workers' compensation, fault tree analysis, hearing protection, environmental protection, and fire protection, planning for emergencies, behavioral approaches, crisis interventions and social interventions.

  • 6 Credits

  • Principles of Risk Management

  • This course blends basic risk management and insurance principles with consumer considerations. It provides even more flexibility in its organization by giving an overview of the insurance industry first, before discussing specific plans. Course discusses in details about the different insurance plans prevailing in financial markets.

  • 6 Credits

  • Basics of Human Anatomy

  • This course covers the specific details and composition of a human body. It will enable you to develop a foundation of basic concepts and essential knowledge, and master terminology and principles important to an understanding of the human body.

  • 6 Credits

Introduction to Industrial ergonomics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The anatomical and mechanical structure of the human body.
    How the body does its work.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    How the mind works.
    Human senses.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    How the body interacts with the environment.
    Body rhythms, work schedules, and effects of alcohol.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Designing to fit the moving body.
    The office -computer- workstation.
    Selection, design, and arrangement of controls and displays.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Designing for special populations.
    Why and how to do ergonomics.

Special Topics in Occupational Safety

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What is safety?
    Safety analysis: a statistical approach
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    When an emergency occurs
    Home safety
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Fire safety
    Personal protection and firearm safety
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Motor vehicle and pedestrian safety
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Occupational safety
    Natural and man-made disasters
    Recreational safety
    School safety

Fundamental of occupational safety

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accident losses.
    Liabilities and safety legislation.
    Workers' compensation.
    Oshact and its administration.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Standards, codes, and other safety documents.
     6. engineers and safety.
    Management and its responsibilities.
    The changing roles of safety personnel.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Personnel.
    Appraising plant safety.
    Hazards and their control.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning for emergencies.
    Accident investigations.
    Safety analysis.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mechanical injuries.
    Work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
    Heat and temperature.
    Pressure hazards.
    Electrical hazards.
    Fires and fire suppression.
    Explosions and explosives.
    Hazards of toxic materials.
    Environments.
    Confined space entry.
    Radiation.
    Vibration and noise.

Principles of Risk management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Risk in our society
    Insurance and risk
    Introduction to risk management
    Advanced topics in risk management
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Types of insurers and marketing systems
    Financial operations of insurers
    Government regulation of insurance
    Analysis of insurance contracts
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Life insurance
    Life insurance contractual provisions
    Buying life insurance
    Individual health insurance coverages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Employee benefits: group life and health insurance
    Employee benefits: retirement plans
    The liability risk
    Homeowners insurance, section ii
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Auto insurance and society
    Other property and liability insurance coverages
    Commercial liability insurance
    Crime insurance and surety bonds

Basics of Human Anatomy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to anatomy and physiology
    The chemical level of organization
    Cell structure and function
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The tissue level of organization
    The integumentary system
    The skeletal system
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The muscular system
    The nervous system
    The general and special senses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The endocrine system
    The cardiovascular system: blood
    The cardiovascular system: the heart
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The cardiovascular system: blood vessels and circulation
    The lymphatic system and immunity
    The respiratory system
    The digestive system
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