Occupational Medicine
1655-Lek5MPRA-J
The aim of teaching the subject is to acquire knowledge in the scope of: - etiopathogenesis and clinical forms of selected occupational diseases, including those of allergic origin, - principles of diagnostic procedures: collecting medical history, allergological examination, in vivo and laboratory diagnostic tests, simulated work test, interpretation of allergological test results, - familiarisation with environmental monitoring for the purposes of allergological diagnostics, - characteristics of occupational allergens, - methods of treating allergic occupational diseases and legal principles of adjudicating occupational diseases.
1. Epidemiology of occupational allergy and clinical forms.
2. Characteristics of occupational allergens.
3. Diagnostics of occupational allergy.
4. Occupational allergy to low- and high-molecular-weight compounds (nickel, metals, formalin, latex, isocyanates, drugs, plastics and others).
5. Occupational allergic diseases of the nose, sinuses and eyes.
6. Occupational bronchial asthma.
7. Occupational anaphylaxis and allergic alveolitis.
8. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis, contact urticaria.
9. Legal principles of ruling in occupational allergy.
10. Pneumoconiosis.
11. Occupational diseases caused by physical factors.
12. Infectious diseases of occupational origin.
13. Neoplastic diseases of occupational origin.
Total student workload
1. Mandatory hours carried out with the participation of a teacher:
- participation in lectures: 6 hours
- consultations with people conducting classes: 0.5 hour
- conducting a credit test: 0.5 hour
The workload associated with classes requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is 7 hours, which corresponds to 0.28 ECTS points.
2. Student workload balance:
- participation in lectures: 6 hours
- consultations: 1 hour
- preparation for the credit test and conducting the credit test: 2 hours + 1 hour = 3 hours
The total student workload is 10 hours, which corresponds to 0.4 ECTS points.
3. Workload related to the conducted scientific research:
- reading the indicated literature: 2 hours
- participation in lectures (taking into account the methodology of scientific research, research results, studies in the field of occupational medicine): 6 hours
- preparation for crediting in the scope of research and scientific aspects in the field of occupational medicine): 0.5 hour
- consultations taking into account scientific studies in the field of occupational medicine: 0.5 hour
The total student workload related to the conducted scientific research is 9 hours, which corresponds to 0.36 ECTS points
4. Time required to prepare and participate in the assessment process: - preparation for crediting: 0.5 hours + 0.5 hours = 1 hour, which corresponds to 0.04 ECTS points
5. Balance of the student's practical workload: - participation in lectures: 6 hours The total student's practical workload is 6 hours, which corresponds to 0.24 points ECTS
6. Time required to complete the compulsory internship: not applicable.
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: recognizes occupational allergic diseases of the respiratory system, eyes and skin (E.W7.).
W2: characterizes allergic diagnostic tests and knows how to interpret them (E.W7.).
W3: lists basic issues of prevention and principles of conduct in the event of occupational exposure to hazardous and harmful factors (E.W32.).
W4: lists methods of preventing occupational allergies and legal principles of ruling in occupational allergies. (G.W5.).
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: is able to interpret the results of allergy diagnostic tests (E.U24.).
U2: is able to keep medical records related to the work of an occupational physician (E.U38.).
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: is aware that the regulations in force in occupational medicine facilities are subject to constant modifications and understands that it is necessary to constantly update the knowledge held. (K_K01).
K2: is able to take care of their own safety, the safety of their surroundings and their co-workers during work, regardless of its nature (K_K02).
Teaching methods
Lectures:
- informative lecture
- conversational lecture
- case study
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of internal medicine, laryngology, dermatology and allergology, including symptomatology and diagnostics of diseases of professional background. Knowledge of pathophysiological processes, including immunology of allergic diseases, intolerance reactions and toxic mechanisms.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
- Passing the subject
- Activity and attendance at classes, (0-10 points; > 60%): W1-W4, U1-U2.
% of points obtained Grade
92≤…..≤100 Very good(5)
88≤…..<92 Good plus(4+)
80≤…..<88 Good(4)
71≤…..<80 Sufficient plus(3+) 6
0≤…..<71 Sufficient (3)
0…..<60 Insufficient(2)
Practical placement
Bibliography
Basic literature:
1. Interna Szczeklika - Textbook of internal medicine 2024 - Chapter VI Allergic diseases, Medycyna Praktyczna Publishing House, Cracow 2024
2. Allergy, allergic diseases, asthma - volume II, part XIV - occupational allergies. Andrzej M. Fal (editor), Medycyna Praktyczna Publishing House, Cracow 2011
3. Occupational diseases ed. Kazimierz Marek, PZWL Medical Publishing House, Warsaw 2001, 1st edition
4. Allergenic factors in the work environment. C. Pałczyński, CMKP Publishing House, Warsaw 2011 available at http://cmkp.edu.pl/eu/manuale_ue.htm
5. Medicine and occupational hygiene. J. Walusiak-Skorupa, CMKP, Warsaw 2011 available at http://cmkp.edu.pl/eu/manuale_ue.htm
Additional information
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