Level 3 Occupational Health Technician Training
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Level 3 Occupational Health Technician Training
Description
Our Occupational Health Technician Training Course has been designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake basic occupational health and safety tasks within a specific area of expertise based on their backgrounds. By the end of the course, graduates will have the competence to work either independently or as part of a multidisciplinary occupational health team, performing a variety of functions such as basic environmental risk assessments and routine health screenings.
Why This Course Stands Out:
→ No Formal Qualifications Needed: Start your journey without needing any prior occupational health qualifications.
→ Quick and Efficient: Complete the course in just 3 days, gaining essential skills in no time.
→ All-Inclusive Skillset: Covering all essential occupational health technician services, ensuring you’re fully prepared.
→ Real-Life Practical Training: Experience both theory and hands-on training with real-life patients.
→ Cost-Effective for Employers: Train your in-house health and safety employees, saving on external hiring costs.
Who Should Attend?
This course is perfect for individuals without a formal occupational health specialist qualification who play a crucial role in delivering health and safety services within their organisation. This includes:
→ Managers
→ Supervisors
→ Designated first responders
→ On-site nurses
→ Health and safety professionals
→ Trainee occupational health advisors
→ Employees appointed to perform health and safety procedures
Our comprehensive training program covers:
→ Medical History Questionnaire
→ Audiometry and Ear Examination
→ Spirometry
→ General Health: Urinalysis, Blood Pressure, BMI, Alcohol Audit, K10 Psychometric Scoring, Epworth Sleepiness Scale
→ Musculoskeletal/Mobility Checks
→ Dermatology
→ Visual Acuity Tests (Near, Distance, Colour, Peripheral)
→ Drug and Alcohol Testing
→ Display Screen Equipment Assessments
Drugs you will learn for test
- THC/Cannabis
- Cocaine
- Opiates
- Amphetamines
- Buprenorphine
- Benzodiazepine
- K2-AB
- Methadone
- Ketamine
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive two certificates: a personalised course completion certificate from HCPI, valid for three years, and a CPD certificate confirming your Continuing Professional Development hours. We recommend taking a refresher course when your three-year certificate expires to stay current in your field.
*Note: This qualification does not permit you to sign off your own work. This must be done by a fully qualified GMC doctor or nurse.
Equipment
To take part in this course, you will be required to order your own testing kits. The types of testing kits you will be trained on include:
- Tamper Proof Key Cups
- Urine Laboratory Collection Kits
- Oral Cubes
- Oral Fluid Workplace Laboratory Collection Kits
Meet Your Trainer – Connor Haywood
Connor Haywood brings a dynamic blend of experience and passion to the HCPI team. With a BA in Sport Development and Management and a rich background in teaching Physical Education, Connor has dedicated his career to the intersection of health, education, and safety. As a practicing occupational health technician, Connor enriches his teaching with real-world insights. He is committed to equipping participants with essential skills for effective occupational health and safety roles, making him an inspirational and guiding force for those looking to advance in this field.
Our occupational health course takes place at our training centre located in Hinckley:
BHHC
6 New Buildings
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 1HW
Due to the length of the course, we do understand that trainees may require accommodation in case they are not local to the area. We are able to offer assistance with this by providing accommodation at the local Premier Inn at discounted rates. Prices are subject to availability and the time of year. In case you need to make any required arrangements, please contact us on 01455 245 740, or email [email protected]
For those seeking a tailored training experience, HCPI offers personalised quotes for our Occupational Health Technician Course to be conducted at your premises, providing a convenient solution that meets the unique needs of your team.
At HCPI, we understand the importance of flexibility and convenience when it comes to payment options. That’s why we offer a variety of payment methods to suit every need, ensuring you can focus on what truly matters – improving your skills and knowledge. Here are our available payment options:
Online Booking and PayPal
When you book through our website, PayPal may offer the option to pay in 3 interest free instalments, subject to a credit check. This flexible option can make managing payments easier for you.
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FAQ
The Occupational Health Technician training course is conducted over three consecutive days. This comprehensive duration allows for in-depth learning and practical application of the skills and knowledge covered in the programme.
The main objectives of the Occupational Health Technician training course are to equip delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic occupational health and safety tasks within their specific area of expertise, taking into account their individual backgrounds and qualifications.
Upon successful completion of the Occupational Health Technician training course, delegates will have the competence to perform a range of occupational health-related activities. This includes conducting basic environmental risk assessments and carrying out routine health screening functions. Delegates will possess the skills required to practice these activities either as independent practitioners or as valuable members of a multidisciplinary occupational health team.
Important Clarification on the Role of Occupational Health Technicians:
Our Occupational Health Technician (OHT) course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a wide range of medical assessments relevant to Technician Roles. However, it’s important to note that employers might have specific medical protocols that go beyond the scope of this course. In such cases, they may arrange additional training courses to cover these extra requirements.
Our course covers the following areas:
- Audiometry: Frequency testing and ear examinations.
- Spirometry: Assessing forced vital capacity.
- Dermatology: Basic skin health checks.
- General Health Assessments: Including blood pressure, height and weight measurements, urinalysis, and assessments like the K10, Epworth, and Alcohol Audit.
- Vision Testing: Covering near and distance vision, colour blindness, and peripheral vision.
- Musculoskeletal Assessments: Including grip strength.
- Hand-Arm Vibration Assessments: Using Tier 1 & 2 questionnaires.
It is crucial to understand that completing our Occupational Health Technician (OHT) course does not qualify graduates to independently sign off on medical results or provide medical advice. OH Technicians must operate under the supervision of a qualified OH Nurse or Doctor. These supervisors are responsible for interpreting results and advising on them, in compliance with the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) Regulations and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidelines.
In line with these regulations, OH Technicians are trained to conduct assessments and collect data, but the interpretation and decision-making based on these results lie with qualified medical professionals. It is important to note that there have been instances of legal action taken by the HSE against individuals who provided advice beyond their scope of competency without qualified supervision.
For more detailed guidance on the role and responsibilities of OH Technicians, as well as the necessary qualifications for supervising these roles, please refer to the HSE guidelines and the Society of Occupational Medicine’s resources:
HSE Guidelines on Occupational Health Professional Competence
SOM’s ‘Careers for OH Technicians’ Guidelines
To gain a deeper understanding of the typical responsibilities and scope of Technician Roles in occupational health, as well as to explore additional training opportunities, we encourage you to browse the following detailed document from SOM:
SOM’s Guidelines on OH Technicians’ Scope of Practice
Trainers
Connor Haywood brings a dynamic blend of experience and passion to the Meduc8ion team as a trainer for the Occupational Health Technician Course. With a BA in Sport Development and Management and a rich background in teaching Physical Education, Connor has dedicated his career to the intersection of health, education, and safety. Currently active as an occupational health technician, Connor enriches his teaching with current, real-world insights.
Connor is dedicated to equipping participants with the essential skills for effective occupational health and safety roles, making him an inspirational and guiding force for those looking to advance in this field.
22 reviews for Level 3 Occupational Health Technician Training
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The course was very useful, Maybe extra information if you are going to be doing the sign off for nurses/ doctors. Caitlyn was amazing, very helpful, explains every detail.
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Incredibly helpful and comprehensive, thank you
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I find using the instruments its very useful, Caitlyn was very calm and very supportive.
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Audiology and optical segments of the course was useful, Very well presented all topics.
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Very useful
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Well informative and useful
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Course was well-structured, very helpful, comprehensive and excellent.
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Audiometry and spirometry was very useful. Lovely and patient trainer, given all info needed. I would recommend this course.
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The course was very useful and covered all the aspects.
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Fantastic course & presenter Dani had a lot of patience & explain things, so we could understand it. I would highly recommend this course. Thank you
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OHT course was very informative, learned a great deal of info. Very happy, Thank you very much
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Comprehensive training, clear and friendly. Thankyou
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Explanations about urine and oral drug tests and chain of custody found particularly useful. The teacher was very good at explaining things and clearly very experienced.
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Maybe if I came into the course without experience, however I understand everything perfectly. The practical elements, getting used to unfamiliar equipment. Well done Dani, Thank you
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The course tutor, Grace, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Each topic was interesting and comprehensive information available. We were able to interact with each other and ask as many questions as we wished.
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The OHT course was very informative and great pace & delivery of information.
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Excellent Clarification through all the aspects of the OHT course.
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Really enjoyed, Very informative, Learned a great deal of info. Very well structured. A+
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I really enjoyed the OHT course, Certainly a comprehensive course. The OSCE day is one of the upsides of the course.
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Absolutely fantastic. Enjoyed it so much and learnt loads
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Session was very educative and informative. Good stuff !!!
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Very informative, Good explanation and support. Very happy, Thank you very much
The course was very useful, Maybe extra information if you are going to be doing the sign off for nurses/ doctors. Caitlyn was amazing, very helpful, explains every detail.
Incredibly helpful and comprehensive, thank you
I find using the instruments its very useful, Caitlyn was very calm and very supportive.
Audiology and optical segments of the course was useful, Very well presented all topics.
Very useful