OVERVIEW
We are very excited about offering this course in a web-based format. The modules will facilitate a broad understanding of the strategies used by successful managers within an occupational health setting.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to explain the application of management principles and demonstrate knowledge needed to effectively plan, direct, implement, and evaluate programs and activities, through a short test at the end of each module.
TOPICS
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Introduction to Principles of Occupational Health Management: This module is an overview of four goals of an effective manager: planning, organizing, leading and coordinating resources. Participant will gain an understanding of management and the essential development of key communication skills to become an effective manager.
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The Strategic Planning Process: Achieving Healthcare Focus: The strategic planning process helps in determining where an organization is going over the next year or more, how it is going to get there and how it will know if goals are achieved. Through recognizing the concepts of mission statements, vision statements, setting objectives and benchmarking participants gain a better understanding of the creation and application of a strategic plan. The role of determining the possible strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats facing an organization in the strategic planning process will be covered.
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Introduction to Budgeting: Budgets are necessary planning and evaluation tools. The primary purpose of budgeting is to develop a definite and detailed plan for the coming financial period. This module is provides an understanding of budgeting basics.
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Marketing Occupational Health and Safety Services:Marketing can guarantee the success or failure of your training program, this module guides participants to an understanding of consumer behavior, market segmentation, and identification of new market opportunities.
- Effective Training Programs: This module provides an overview of the concepts, skills, and techniques needed to develop an effective training program. At the ended of the module, participants will have an understanding of the principles of adult learning, identifying and analyzing training needs, developing training objectives, preparing lesson plans, and understanding the importance of evaluating the training.
PROFESSIONAL POINTS
- Operating System Windows-XP, Macintosh OS/X, or Linux
- Processor PowerPC 800Mhz or higher, Pentium 1Ghz or higher
- Memory 512 MB or higher (1GB recommended)
- Software PHP 4.3.x or PHP 5.x
Tuition is $50. This includes login-ID and password. Registration fees must be received in advance. Once payment has been received, a login and password will be provided, you would be able to access online WebCt for the maximum length of four weeks.
Acceptable methods of payment: check: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express
Please make check or money order payable to: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mail to:
Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety
UAB/Ryals Public Health Building Office 543
1530 3rd Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022
For more information, please contact us at dsc@uab.edu or call us 205.934.7178
