HS 4770 - Occupational Health

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Health and Society

Description:

Examines the legal, economic, and political foundations of occupational health activities in the U.S. The roles of government, unions, corporations and research organizations are discussed. Students may review the scientific basis of association of selected occcupational exposures with disease. Special emphasis is on critical evaluations of the literature. Reviews occupational cancer and respiratory disease, and epidemiological approaches to chemical carcinogens. Offered every year. Prerequisite: EMS.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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