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Accreditation
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Starts 18 August 2025Limited Places Available
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine
Drawing on the expertise of local and international experts in Occupational Medicine, the programme provides graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance the health and wellbeing of workers. The Programme aims to develop clinically focused diagnostic skills through the use of interactive patient cases and simulations. It allows for opportunities to practice and develop diagnostic skills in a highly engaging online format. It enhances the skills required to identify important clinical features, occupational risks and formulate effective management plans for patients and employers.
Duration
9 months part-time
Entry Requirements
You must be a fully qualified medical doctor
Start Dates
March, August and November
Format
Online, self-paced learning, with live support and mentoring.
Enhance your career and clinical expertise with a Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine from a world-leading postgraduate training body
Occupational Medicine needs more doctors, and the speciality is growing. Anyone going into this area now will enter a very favourable job market.
With this programme you can obtain the foundations to commence a career in aviation medicine, or dive medicine, or medical law, and that’s just the start. You can work in a clinic in the countryside or you can jet off around the world as a senior executive in a multinational company.
This 9-month RCPI Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine for physicians is an exciting new online programme to ensure the highest standards of health at work.
It is aimed at all physicians in primary, secondary and tertiary care who wish to consult on health and wellbeing in the workplace and manage patients with work-related problems at a non-specialist level.
As such, participants should be qualified doctors registered with their respective professional body.
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I highly recommend the Diploma in Occupational Medicine program. It offers a thorough understanding of workplace health, safety, and well-being, along with practical skills applicable in real-world contexts. The knowledgeable and supportive faculty made it a truly valuable experience for general practitioners and anyone pursuing a career in occupational health.
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Dr. Hafiz Haider
A world-class student experience
Developed by world-leading occupational medicine specialists, this programme provides an unparalleled online education experience, blending self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning.
Weekly learning content
Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course.
E-learning platform
Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums.
Certification
An Internationally-Recognised Qualification
Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), one of the world’s most prestigious medical training bodies, this programme is delivered in partnership with iheed, RCPI's online education provider.
Ireland’s largest postgraduate medical training body
Worldwide reputation for excellence in education provision
Enhance your CV, boost your career
Register your interest
This Online Programme is Exclusively for Medical Doctors. Fill in the form to receive the full programme details, including pricing, funding and intake dates.
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Why study online with iheed
Enhance your CV, boost your career
An RCPI Diploma can help early-stage clinicians secure more senior positions. The qualification can also aid established clinicians to expand their role and scope of practice.
World-leading faculty
Our tutor faculty comprise world-leading infectious disease practitioners. They are practicing clinicians working at the coalface of Infectious Disease Management.
A world-class online learning experience
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
A Truly Global Programme
Developed by international infectious disease experts. Participants from across the globe (50+ nationalities) study together, learning from each other's experiences and challenges.
A World Leading Brand
Est. in 1654, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is one of the most prestigious postgraduate medical training bodies in the world.
Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Graduates of this programme report a significant improvement in infectious disease management. They have reported a substantial improvement in patient outcomes.