Training

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

The course will take place in Manchester, and is aimed at health professionals working in the UK occupational health setting.

The next course date will be the -  Unfortunately the course dated the 6th March 2020 has now been CANCELLED. We will update with a new date when available.

The course will cover:

Introduction to report writing.

Awareness of the legal and ethical considerations Including Data Protection and the Equality Act 2010.

The consultation process and taking a history.

Forming an opinion and impartiality.

Constructing a good report.

Accessing GP/Specialist reports including discussion around consent.

Timescales and release of reports.

Discussion of real-life case scenarios.

Is the course for me?

The course is primarily designed for occupational health practitioners (Doctors and Nurses) who are required to write occupational health reports. 

What’s the price?

£295 per person, excluding VAT (All course material, refreshments/lunch will be included on the day, and a certificate of attendance will be provided.)

Where is the course?

Chamber of Commerce, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WD.

Who are the educators?

Consultant OH Physician Dr Tok Hussain, Consultant OH Physician Dr Shaun Austin and a legal expert in employment law.

How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com, or book using the "book online" link below. 

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day Half Fee.

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day Full Fee.

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

This is a 1 day seminar on the Chester Step Test.

The course will take place in Manchester. The next date is to be confirmed.  

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

This is a 1 day course on Vision Screening in the workplace.

The course will take place in Manchester.

Date: To be announced.

The course is aimed at health professionals working in the UK occupational health setting.

The course will cover:

• Understanding the role of vision assessment in Occupational Health practice
• Legal requirements
• Understanding the different types of medical conditions affecting vision
• Understanding the variety of screening methods available
• Interpreting vision screening results
• Practical exercises using a variety of vision screening equipment
• Management of abnormal vision in the workplace
• Case examples and discussion

The course is very practical in nature and practising clinicians will be present to discuss cases, demonstrate equipment and advice on clinical techniques.

Is the course for me?

The course is primarily designed for occupational health nurses and occupational health technicians.

What’s the price?

£295 per person, excluding VAT (All course material, refreshments/lunch will be included on the day, and a certificate of attendance will be provided).

Where is the course?

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliott House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD

Who are the educators?

Speakers on our courses include Dr Tok Hussain, Dr Shaun Austin, occupational health nurse advisors and occupational health physicians. 

How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com, or book using the "book online" link below.

Bookings and payments must be made 3 weeks before the start of the course date, any requests after will not be valid.

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day. Half Fee.

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day. Full Fee.

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

This is a 1 day Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) refresher course. 

The course will take place in Manchester. 

Course Date: To be announced. 

The course is aimed at health professionals working in the UK occupational health setting.

The course will provide refresher training in HAVS, and is designed as a follow on and refresher for those who have attended the full 2 day HAVS course.

The course will cover:

• Background to HAVS
• Legal requirements and risk assessment
• Health effects of HAVS
• Health surveillance for a workforce exposed to hand transmitted vibration – tiered approach
• Clinical assessment of HAVS cases
• Clinical management of an individual with HAVS
• Worked case examples
• Demonstration of the use of vibration monitoring equipment and HAVS clinical assessment equipment

The course is practical in nature with a variety of learning techniques such as classroom teaching and small group work/case discussion.

Is the course for me?

The course is primarily designed for occupational health nurses, occupational health technicians, occupational health physicians, GPs and health and safety professionals.  

What’s the price?

£350 per person, excluding VAT (All course material, refreshments/lunch will be included on the day, and a certificate of attendance will be provided.)

Where is the course?

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliott House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD

Who are the educators?

Speakers on our courses include Dr Tok Hussain, Dr Shaun Austin, Diana Kloss, and other occupational health nurse advisers and occupational health physicians. 

How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com, or book using the "book online" link below.

Bookings and payments must be made 3 weeks before the start of the course date, any requests after will not be valid.

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day Half Fee

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day Full Fee

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

This is a one day course on Spirometry and Respiratory Health Surveillance.  

The course will take place in Central Manchester, and is designed for occupational health professionals working in the UK occupational health setting.

The course has been developed by the team at Healthwork and is based on the guidance and standards of the ARTP and BTS. 

Course Date: To be announced.

The course is aimed at health professionals working in the occupational health setting.  

The course will provide training in Spirometry, and will cover:

• Understanding the role of spirometry and respiratory health surveillance in Occupational Health practice
• Assessing lung function using spirometry
• Practical exercises using spirometers
• Understanding the different types of lung disease
• Interpreting spirometry results
• Legal requirements
• Management of lung disease cases in the workplace
• Worked case examples

Our expert educators will include Dr Tok Hussain, Dr Shaun Austin and other occupational health advisors and occupational health physicians.

This course is designed to be practical in nature and will feature small group work and workshop sessions.

Is the course for me?

Everyone is welcome to attend.  The course is primarily designed for occupational health doctors, occupational health nurses, technicians, GPs and health and safety professionals.

What’s the price?

£295 per person, excluding VAT (to include access to all course material, certificate, CPD points, lunch and refreshments). 

Where is the course?

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliott House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD.

Further details / How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com, or book using the "book online" link below.

Bookings and payments must be made 3 weeks before the start of the course date, any requests after will not be valid.

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day. Half Fee.

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day. Full Fee.

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

This is a one day course on Audiometry and Audiometry Health Surveillance.

The course will take place in Central Manchester, and is designed for occupational health professionals working in the UK occupational health setting.

The course has been developed by the team at Healthwork and is based on the recommended syllabus of the British Society of Audiology (BSA) and Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Course Date: To be announced.

The course is aimed at health professionals working in the occupational health setting. 

The course will provide training in audiometry, and will cover:

• Understanding the role of audiometry in Occupational Health Practice
• Assessing hearing loss including practical exercises with audiometers
• Understanding types of hearing loss
• Interpreting audiogram results
• Hearing standards in specific safety critical roles and industries
• Legislation on occupational noise exposure
• Clinical and occupational management of hearing loss in the workplace
• Worked case example

Our expert educators will include Dr Tok Hussain, Dr Shaun Austin and other occupational health advisors and occupational health physicians.

This course is designed to be practical in nature and will feature small group work and workshop sessions.  

Is the course for me?

Everyone is welcome to attend.  The course is primarily designed for occupational health doctors, occupational health nurses, technicians, GPs and health and safety professionals.

What’s the Price?

£295 per person, excluding VAT (to include access to all course material, certificate, CPD points, lunch and refreshments). 

Where and when is the Course?

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliott House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD. 

Further details / How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com, or book using the "book online" link below.

Bookings and Payments must be made 3 weeks before the start of the course date, any requests after will not be valid.

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day Half Fee

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day Full Fee

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

The course will take place in Manchester, and is aimed at health professionals working in the UK occupational health setting.

The course will cover:

Introduction to case management

Legal and ethical considerations

Exploration of the relationship between health and work

Understanding the wider determinants of health, and fitness for work using the biopsychosocial model

Management of long term physical and psychological health issues

Brief insight into report writing*

Discussion of real-life case scenarios

* We also offer a more detailed one day seminar on report writing.  Please contact us for further details.

Is the course for me?

The course is primarily designed for occupational health practitioners (Doctors and Nurses) involved with Case Management.

What’s the price?

£295 per person, excluding VAT (All course material, refreshments/lunch will be included on the day, and a certificate of attendance will be provided.)

Where is the course?

Chamber of Commerce, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WD.

Who are the educators?

Consultant OH Physician Dr Tok Hussain, Consultant OH Physician Dr Shaun Austin and a legal expert in employment law.

How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com, or book using the "book online" link below. 

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day Half Fee

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day Full Fee

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

This new and exciting one day course is designed for occupational health doctors, occupational health nurses, GPs and health and safety professionals. 

The course has been developed in a collaboration between the University of Manchester Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) and Healthwork.

The course date: To be announced.

The emphasis will be on medical aspects of asbestos and lead exposures and health surveillance in line with The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations and the Lead at Work Regulations. 

Our expert educators will include an occupational hygienist, occupational physicians, HSE appointed doctors and physicians who have worked at and advised the HSE on asbestos and lead health effects and health surveillance.

This course is designed to be practical in nature and will feature small group work and workshop sessions.

The course will feature:

• Regulatory factors
• Occupational hygiene and risk control
• Health surveillance and HSE appointed doctor work
• Practical worked examples

Is the course for me?

Everyone is welcome to attend. The course is primarily designed for occupational health doctors, occupational health nurses, GPs and health and safety professionals.   Doctors who are appointed by the HSE or who wish to become appointed will find the course particularly helpful.

What’s the price?

£350 per person, excluding VAT (to include access to all course material, certificate, CPD points, lunch and refreshments).

Where is the course?

The Midland Hotel, Central Manchester (View map).

Further details / How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com, or book using the "book online" link below.

Bookings and payments must be made 3 weeks before the start of the course date, any requests after will not be valid.

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day Half Fee

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day Full Fee

Unfortunately due to the current climate (COVID-19), we will be suspending all training courses until further notice.

Thank you in advance for your support.

This is a two day Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) approved training course.

The next course will take place on 4th and 5th June 2020. 

The course will take place in Central Manchester, and is designed for occupational health doctors, occupational health nurses, technicians, GPs and health and safety professionals The course has been developed by the team at Healthwork in conjunction and with full approval of the FOM.

The course is aimed at health professionals working in the occupational health setting. 

The course will provide full training in HAVS, and will cover:

• Legal requirements and risk assessment
• Occupational hygiene
• Health surveillance for a workforce exposed to hand transmitted vibration - tiered approach
• Clinical assessment of HAVS
• Clinical management of an individual with HAVS
• Worked case examples
• Demonstration of tools, measuring equipment such as accelerometers, and clinical equipment/ clinical techniques.

Our expert educators will include Dr Tok Hussain, Dr Shaun Austin, Dr Adrian Hirst and Diana Kloss.

This course is designed to be practical in nature and will feature demonstration, small group work and workshop sessions.  

Is the course for me?

Everyone is welcome to attend.  The course is primarily designed for occupational health doctors, occupational health nurses, technicians, GPs and health and safety professionals.

What’s the price?

£795 per person, excluding VAT (to include access to all course material, certificate, CPD points, lunch and refreshments).

Where is the course?

The Midland Hotel, Central Manchester ((View map).

Further details / How do I book?

For further details please ring Lisa Charles on 0161 831 9701 or email lcharles@healthworkltd.com , or book using the "book online" link below.

Bookings and payments must be made 3 weeks before the start of the course date, any requests after will not be valid.

Cancellation or Non-Attendance:

2-5 clear working days’ notice before date of the training course day Half Fee.

Cancellation within the 2 clear working days before the training course day Full Fee.