Training

Healthwork has many years of experience in the occupational health sector and provides occupational health services nationally. Healthwork’s qualified and experienced occupational health practitioners are well positioned to provide training courses to other occupational health professionals. Our physicians are trained educators and lecturers. Our courses are designed to be informative, educational, practical and enjoyable.

Training is presented in a clear and unambiguous form and delivered by occupational health practitioners with expertise and experience in that area. Since October 2013, Healthwork has ran Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) approved Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) courses for clinicians and managers.For information on our training courses please choose from the menu below...
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Head Office
16 St John Street,
Manchester M3 4EA.

Tel: 0161 831 9701
Fax: 0161 833 0643

Email:
enquiries@healthworkltd.com

FOM DipOccMed Course / FOM DipOHPrac

Optima Health (formerly Healthwork) Clinical Academy are excited to launch their new Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) approved Diploma in Occupational Health Practice course (for nurses) running parallel with the Diploma in Occupational Medicine course (for doctors).

Both courses are extensive 2 week Faculty of Occupational Medicine approved courses delivered online that will teach you everything you need to know about occupational health in the workplace. Attendance at this course will provide you with the CPD certificate that you are required to submit to the FOM to sit the Diploma in Occupational Medicine and the Diploma in Occupational Health Practice exams.

Delivered by our expert panel of Occupational Health Physicians (Dr Dil Sen, Dr Tok Hussain, Dr David Gidlow, Dr James Quigley, Dr Philip McIlroy), and supported by our senior nurse team. This panel includes the former Academic Dean of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, as well as an ex-Chief Examiner and several current Faculty examiners. As part of the course you will be able to participate in a mock viva and practice MCQs, written by our expert panel to reflect the style in the assessment, to maximise your chances of exam success.

The next course is set for July 2024. The first week will take place Monday 8th July 2024 to Friday 12th July 2024 and the second week will take place Monday 29th July 2024 to Friday 2nd August 2024. 

The full cost of the course is £3,024 excluding VAT. To book please click this link to complete the booking request form: 

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form


If you require any further information, please email TrainingTeam@optimahealth.co.uk 


Vision Training Course

Learn everything you need to know about managing visual issues and visual standards in the occupational health setting.

Our next course will be delivered online on the 16th of May 2024.

The cost is £308.00 excluding VAT. 

To book please complete the Booking Request Form by clicking the link below: 

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form


Any questions contact TrainingTeam@optimahealth.co.uk  


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HAVS Training - One Day Refresher Course

Refresh your HAVS knowledge with this one day HAVS training course. Suitable for all Occupational Health and Health & Safety professionals.

The next HAVS Refresher course will run on the 9th of October 2024.

The cost is £392.00 excluding VAT. 

To book please complete the Booking Request Form below by clicking the link:

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form

Any questions contact TrainingTeam@optimahealth.co.uk 

   




Spirometry Training Course

This one day course is designed to teach you everything you need to know about Spirometry and managing respiratory health surveillance programmes in the workplace.

Our next course will be delivered online on the 15th of May 2024.

The cost is £308 excluding VAT. To book please click the link below:

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form


Any questions contact trainingteam@optimahealth.co.uk 

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Audiometry training course

This one day course is designed to teach you everything you need to know about Audiometry and managing Audiometric health surveillance programmes in the workplace.

Our next course will be delivered online on the 14th of May 2024.

The cost is £308.00 excluding VAT. To book please click on the link below: 

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form

Any questions contact trainingteam@optimahealth.co.uk 

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Report Writing and Case Management Course for OH Professionals

Learn everything you need to know about producing high quality occupational health reports and case management.

Our next course will run on the 18th of April 2024.

The cost is £300.00 per day excluding VAT. To book please click on the link below: 

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form

Any questions contact trainingteam@optimahealth.co.uk

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Lead & Asbestos Training Course

A one day course designed for HSE appointed Doctors and other health care professionals with an interest in health effects and surveillance of Lead and Asbestos.  Delivered by our expert and experienced appointed doctors and ex-HSE Principal Medical Inspector. 

Our next course is delivered online on 7th of March 2024.

The cost is £392.00 per day excluding VAT. To book please click on the link below: 

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form

Any questions contact trainingteam@optimahealth.co.uk 

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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Faculty of Medicine (FOM) approved Training Course

An extensive 2 days Faculty of Occupational Medicine approved Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) course that will teach you everything you need to know about HAVS and managing HAVS surveillance programmes in the workplace. 

Delivered by our expert panel of Occupational Health Physicians (Dr Vik Prasad, Dr James Quigley, Dr Dil Sen), and supported by our nurses.

Our next 2 day course is on the 18th and 19th of September 2024. The first day is delivered online and the second day takes place in Manchester.

The cost of this 2 day course is £840.00 excluding VAT. To book please click the link below: 

Optima Health Clinical Academy Booking Request Form

Any questions, please contact: trainingteam@optimahealth.co.uk

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