VHB - Advanced Occupational Safety and Health

What it is about

In this module you will learn the fundamentals and methods of biological monitoring in the workplace as well as the most common occupational skin diseases. By the end you will be able to explain the central concepts of biomonitoring procedures and recognize various occupational skin diseases.

What you will be able to do

• Explain basic concepts of biological monitoring
• Name methods and quality requirements in biomonitoring
• Assess biological monitoring cases (e.g., lead, mercury, DMF exposure)
• Identify common occupational skin diseases
• Describe causes, diagnostics and preventive measures for work-related skin diseases

What the module consists of

• Virtual course (vhb)Main component: two parts with case studies on biomonitoring and occupational skin diseases
• CASUS learning platformProvision and execution of interactive case studies
• Online test casesExam-relevant processing of the cases for performance assessment

Teaching method

• Virtual course via vhbConveying fundamentals and case studies in digital form
• Case-based learning with CASUSTraining in diagnostics, causes, therapy and prevention based on realistic cases
• Multimedia presentation (case stories, photos, expert comments)Illustration of clinical pictures and practical aspects
• Interaction by e-mail and exercisesClarification of questions and deepening of content