Occupational medicine

Description

Occupational medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Alternative labels

occupational and enivronmental medicine
occupational medicine specialty
disability assessment medicine
environmental health medicine

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Occupational medicine is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Occupational medicine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Specialised doctor: Specialised doctors prevent, diagnose and treat diseases depending on their medical or surgical specialty.

 


 

References

  1. Occupational medicine – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022