The academic content and curriculum of the Occupational Health and Safety Associate Degree Program covers the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to protect the health and safety of workers and improve their working environment. The curriculum generally aims to introduce students to the basic concepts, practices and legislation in the field of occupational health and safety. Below are some of the courses and topics that make up the typical content of this program:
Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety: This course covers the basic concepts, history and importance of occupational health and safety. Emphasis is placed on the protection of employee health and prevention of occupational accidents.
Risk Assessment and Management: Risk analysis, hazard identification and risk assessment methods are the main topics of this course. Students are informed on how to identify risks and how to manage these risks.
Occupational Health Legislation: In this course, legal regulations, national and international legislation on occupational health and safety are examined. Students will have information about legal obligations and standards in workplaces.
First Aid Techniques of intervention in emergency health problems, basic life support and emergency management are among the main topics of this course.
Ergonomics and Work Psychology: Ergonomic organization of the working environment and the effects of employee psychology on occupational safety are the content of this course.
Fire Safety and Prevention: Fire safety, fire prevention techniques and precautions to be taken in case of fire are the main focus points of this course.
Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology: Chemical, biological and physical hazards in the work environment and their effects on health are examined in this course.
Occupational Health and Safety Practices: This practical course provides students with experience on how to implement occupational health and safety policies in the workplace.
The curriculum may also include field visits, practical work and project-based learning. In this way, students have the chance to combine their theoretical knowledge with practice and have the opportunity to practice in real-world scenarios. This program aims to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for a career in occupational health and safety.