RSPH

The RSPH runs the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) approved course to prepare candidates for the Diploma’s written examination and the oral examination based on a portfolio. The course includes several sessions by representatives of the Faculty who discuss the whole qualification; a mock exam is given at the end of the course and advice is given on how to write the portfolio for the oral examination.

Who should attend?: The FOM Diploma has been designed for registered practitioners. It demonstrates that the holder has achieved a competence appropriate to a generalist working in occupational health. This course is the foundation level qualification required for occupational medicine. Please note that if you are not registered with the General Medical Council (for example, you may be practising in another country) and wish to sit the Faculty examination, you must send your primary medical certificate to the Faculty (faxed copies are not acceptable). This will then be verified by the Academic Dean.

Download the   Diploma in Occupational Medicine enquiry sheet

Tutors:

The distinguished tutors and speakers cover a wide range of occupational medicine/health specialties. They include senior occupational medical officers from organisations such as Ford Motor Company, Health & Safety Executive, Cadbury, The Ministry of Defence, the Post Office; along with consultants in occupational medicine, dermatology, toxicology and epidemiology, specialists in occupational health and hygiene.

Course Tutor, Dr Jean Ross, is present throughout the course, as is Jennifer Tatman, Course Organiser.

Dates and Venue:

Monday 28th September to Friday 9th October 2009 (09:30-16:30 daily, excluding weekends)

The course will take place at 28 Portland Place, London W1. Nearest underground stations are Great Portland St and Oxford Circus. Both are within easy walking distance.

Fee and payment:

The fee for the course is £1,900. A deposit of £700 should be sent with your application. Your place is not guaranteed until the deposit is received. The deadline for applications is 31st July 2009

This fee includes course materials, two site visits (travel pre-arranged) lunch and refreshments.

Cheques should be made payable to the Royal Society for Public Health, and to guarantee a place, returned with the booking form. We also accept payment by BACS transfer and all major credit/debit cards.

• Download the   Diploma in Occupational Medicine application form
• Download the   Diploma in Occupational Medicine adminstration details
• Download the*   Diploma in Occupational Medicine programme

Application and payments must be sent to the attention of:

Jennifer Tatman
Conference and Events Officer
3rd Floor, Market Towers
1 Nine Elms Lane
London SW8 5NQ
jtatman@rsph.org.uk 
Tel: 020 3177 1600
Fax: 020 3177 1601

Certificates:

You must attend 90% of this course to be eligible for entry to the FOM’s examination. This is a FOM requirement and is non-negotiable. You will be required to sign in every morning and afternoon of your course. This will affect your CPD claim, as copies of your attendance register will be sent to the Faculty of Occupational Medicine for verification. At the end of the course you will be issued with an attendance certificate. The course carries 50 CPD points and is fully approved by the Faculty.

Faculty of Occupational Medicine:

You are required to send your primary medical certificate to the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM).  For Diploma registrations, including syllabus and examination application forms, and template for the portfolio, please see the Faculty of Occupational Medicine’s website www.facoccmed.ac.uk

The Faculty of Occupational Medicine
6 St Andrew’s Place, Regent’s Park,
London, NW1 4LB
Tel: 020 7317 5890 Fax: 020 7317 5899

*The programme is subject to change