Prevention of diseases related to working conditions

lkine2188  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Prevention of diseases related to working conditions
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3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Schepens Bénédicte (coordinator);
Language
French
Main themes
Principal themes required to achieve the goals of the course: - a presentation of the most occurring or disabling occupational diseases in our countries - a chronological view of the occupational world as well as its relationship with health - a presentation of some basic theories about communication to elaborate health sessions for workers Note that exercises in small groups will be used as well as ex-cathedra lectures. This course is part of the " Ergonomy and readaptation "orientation et is the follow-up of the course " Fondements de l'Ergonomie ".
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of the course the successful student will have gained knowledge about a certain number of the currently used approaches in the prevention of several occupational diseases, from a bio-psycho-social perspective. Specific topics include theoretical and practical issues enabling the student to organise sessions for workers with specific occupational diseases.
 
Content
Occupational pathologies, risk factors and prevention (WMSD-RPS).
Tips on how to communicate efficiently
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises.
Evaluation methods
Practical works (continuous evaluation) : 10/20
- animation: 8/10
- observation: 2/10
Oral examination (end of the course): 10/20
Other information
Part of the "Ergonomics and Rehabilitation" orientation.
Continuation of the following courses: LKINE1004 and LKINE1040
Online resources
cf Moodle
Bibliography
cf. Moodle
Teaching materials
  • Des mises à jour des notes de cours sont également présentées aux étudiants lors des cours.
  • Les notes des cours (ppt, pdf) sont à télécharger via la page Moodle du cours.
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [60] in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation