Education and Training in OH

In 1985, the ICOH established a Scientific Committee on Education and Training in Occupational Health. This Scientific committee has been established to improve education and training in the field of health and safety at work, inclusive the education of medical students and students of other relevant disciplines, the education of occupational health nurses, occupational physicians, occupational hygienists, safety experts, psychologists, and other experts in occupational safety and health (OSH), and the education of non-OSH experts relevant for occupational safety and health, such as general practitioners in primary health care, human resource managers and engineers.

The ICOH Scientific Committee on Education and Training in Occupational Health promotes excellence, quality, and innovation in occupational health education and training globally. The Committee supports the development of standards, curricula, faculty development, assessment, and knowledge exchange, with the aim of strengthening professional competence and improving access to high-quality occupational health services worldwide.