COHN study plan

Assess the components of a focused occupational health history, including exposure history, job task analysis, and symptom timeline.

Differentiate normal from abnormal findings in occupational physical assessments of the respiratory, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, and neurologic systems.

Interpret common occupational laboratory and screening results, such as spirometry, audiometry, and biologic monitoring values, against reference ranges.

Formulate nursing diagnoses and triage decisions for workers presenting with acute versus chronic work-related complaints.

Apply evidence-based first aid and emergency response steps for occupational injuries, including burns, lacerations, chemical splashes, and heat illness.

Evaluate medication and treatment considerations for common occupational conditions while accounting for workplace safety-sensitive duties.

Connect exposure pathways to sentinel health outcomes and identify when to escalate to a physician or specialist.

Demonstrate documentation of a complete occupational health encounter, including work restrictions and return-to-work recommendations.

Identify physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards using a structured walkthrough method.

Select appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of controls for at least five workplace scenarios.

Interpret safety data sheets and exposure limits to determine required personal protective equipment and monitoring.

Calculate basic exposure and dose concepts, including time-weighted averages and permissible exposure comparisons, to support prevention recommendations.

Map the workers' compensation claim process from injury report through return-to-work, including key documentation and deadlines.

Distinguish recordability criteria and reporting requirements for occupational injuries and illnesses.

Outline regulatory compliance responsibilities relevant to occupational health nursing practice, including privacy, surveillance, and posting requirements.

Design a workplace injury investigation outline that captures root causes and corrective actions.

Build a staffing and scheduling model for an occupational health clinic that reflects worker population, shift coverage, and acuity.

Draft a budget line-item plan for clinical supplies, screening equipment, and vendor services.

Develop policies for confidentiality, medical records, and fitness-for-duty determinations that align with legal and ethical standards.

Create a quality improvement plan with measurable indicators for clinic access, timeliness, and follow-up completion.

Design a workplace wellness program that addresses at least three modifiable risk factors identified in a worker population.

Apply behavior-change and counseling techniques to support workers with smoking cessation, weight management, or stress reduction goals.

Interpret basic epidemiologic and research findings to select an evidence-based health promotion intervention.

Evaluate a health education session using measurable learning objectives and teach-back methods.

Integrate clinical assessment findings with counseling and education strategies for a worker with a chronic condition affecting work capacity.

Critique a published occupational health study for relevance, validity, and applicability to nursing practice.

Create a return-to-work education plan that addresses worker concerns, supervisor communication, and gradual accommodation.

Practice motivational interviewing responses in three simulated worker scenarios and self-rate fidelity to core techniques.

Synthesize program management, safety, and health promotion concepts in timed practice scenarios.

Audit a mock occupational health program for gaps in regulatory compliance, hazard controls, and wellness programming.

Prioritize corrective actions using risk ranking and available resources.

Complete a full-length self-assessment and identify three targeted remediation areas with study actions.