Occupational Health
The purpose of the University's Occupational Health service is to provide a professional, effective and efficient resource which is proactive in the promotion of the health and well-being of physical and mental health of staff and students in relation to their work or studies.
Occupational Health for Students
If you are on one of courses below, involving placements with organisations outside of the University, you must have occupational health clearance before starting your placement. This is to ensure that you are fit for all aspects of the course, identify anyone who will need support in advance, and to decide the most appropriate kind of support.
Courses requiring OH Clearance:
- Art Therapy
- BEd (Hons) Primary Education
- Cardiology & Stroke MSc
- Clinical MD (Professional Doctorate in General Internal Medicine)
- Diagnostic Radiography BSc and MSc
- Dietetics BSc
- Master of Optometry
- Medicine MBBS
- Midwifery BSc and MSc
- Nursing (Adult) BSc and MSc
- Nursing (Child Health) BSc and MSc
- Nursing (Mental Health) BSc and MSc
- Nursing (learning Disabilities) BSc and MSc
- Paramedic Science BSc and MSc
- PGCE Primary
- PGCE Secondary
- Pharmacy MSc
- Pharmacy PgDip – OSPAP
- Physician Associate MSc
- Physiotherapy BSc and MSc
- Social Work MSc and MA
- Therapeutic Radiography
Find out more about Occupational Health Assessments for students by clicking the links below:
Occupational Health for Staff
If you are a staff member with a question in relation to yourself or another staff member, you can find out more about the services we offer by visiting our Occupational Health Site.
If your question relates to one or more students, you should visit the above pages for students.
Other Health and Medical Questions
If you require medical attention there are a range of services available to you.
For any query please contact occupational.health@herts.ac.uk