Program Overview
The Occupational Hygiene specialization program provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to prevent occupational diseases by studying, assessing, and modifying workplace environments. The distance education format offers flexibility and convenience, leading to a degree in "Experto Universitario en HIGIENE EN EL TRABAJO." The program covers topics such as chemical agent analysis, risk assessment, and control methods for various workplace hazards, preparing graduates for careers in prevention and risk management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Occupational Hygiene specialization program delves into techniques for preventing occupational diseases by studying, assessing, and modifying the workplace's physical, chemical, or biological environment. The program aims to understand, evaluate, and control workplace factors causing illness or injury, including classifying contaminants, establishing measurement units, and limiting reference values. It emphasizes the regulatory framework, preventive action principles, and employer protection duties. The distance education format addresses the field's evolving needs, offering criteria, rigor, and common sense in hygiene policy education. The program leads to the "Experto Universitario en HIGIENE EN EL TRABAJO" degree awarded by the enrolling university. The main objective is to train professionals in prevention plans, identifying, assessing, and monitoring environmental factors to reduce occupational disease risks. Specific objectives include enumerating chemical agent analysis and measurement systems; using data processing procedures for environmental chemical measurements; determining chemical substance sources using labels and safety data sheets; developing toxic and hazardous waste management models; learning welding techniques and control methods; evaluating industrial processes and identifying sanitary risks; designing localized extraction ventilation systems; understanding end-of-line solutions for emission limits; learning sound basics and noise control measures; developing vibration exposure risk assessment prevention plans; and determining physical principles and hazards of electromagnetic fields, waves, and optical radiation.
Outline:
The program consists of 15 credits and takes 6-9 months to complete, depending on student dedication. It includes one subject structured into 13 chapters: Procedures for measuring chemicals in the environment Data Processing Chemical and Biological Risk Information Safety Management of Hazardous and Toxic Waste Safety in Welding Techniques and Activities Identification and Prevention of Risks in specific activities Localized Exhaust Ventilation Control of Air Pollution Noise Exposure Vibration Exposure Electromagnetic Radiation Non-ionizing REM I: Radiation Fields and Waves Non-ionizing REM II on: Optical radiation The methodology integrates knowledge and skills acquisition through integrative exercises and project practices. One ECTS credit equals 25 hours (10+15).
Teaching:
The program uses a distance education methodology integrating knowledge and skills acquisition through integrative exercises and project practices. The teaching staff includes:
- Dr. Eduardo García Villena (Academic Director)
- Dra (c). Lina Pulgarín Osorio (Academic Coordinator)
- Dr. José María Redondo Vega
- Dr. Cristina Hidalgo González
- Dr. Víctor Jiménez
- Dr. Izel Marez
- Dr. José Ulises Rodríguez Barboza
- Dra. Olga Capó Iturrieta
- Dr. (c) Lina Pulgarín Osorio
- Dr. Carmen Lilí Rodríguez Velasco
- Dr. (c) Diego J. Kurtz
- Ms. María Eugenia Luna Borgaro
Careers:
Potential career paths include:
- Independent Consultant in Labor Risks Prevention
- Adviser in Organizational Prevention
- Audit Agencies
- Training Technician
Other:
FUNIBER periodically offers scholarships. The program is designed for those needing to learn more about sampling, working in chemical labs analyzing contaminants, or exposed to dust, noise, vibrations, electromagnetic fields, and optical radiation. Prior knowledge in Occupational Hygiene and a Science background are recommended.
The European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) is a Spanish higher education institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education grounded in academic excellence and practical skills. It offers official undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and operates within the Spanish university system. The university’s educational model emphasizes classroom-based learning, integrating information technology, communication, and hands-on training to prepare students for professional challenges. Additionally, it guarantees English proficiency and fosters teamwork, project management, and technological expertise.
UNEATLANTICO collaborates with industries and professionals to enhance students' readiness for the job market. Through real-world projects and partnerships, students gain practical experience and develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The university supports innovation and business initiatives by working with investment funds and providing resources for student startups.
The university boasts a diverse teaching faculty, including academics, researchers, and professionals from Spain and abroad. Its faculties cover Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Polytechnic studies, offering a variety of academic programs to meet students' needs. UNEATLANTICO combines personalized attention with a dynamic learning environment, preparing students for success in competitive and innovative fields.
