Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada http://omsoc.org/ The national voice of specialty occupational medicine in Canada en Copyright 2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:51:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Edmonton, Alberta: 19 September 2009 Thank you for your interest in OMSOC's Injury, Illness, and Return to Work seminar held in Edmonton, Alberta on 19 September 2009. Click the following links to download .pdf versions of the presentations:

Upper Extremity Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Principles and Practices of Return to Work Assessments
An Overview of Occupational Health

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]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2009/09/2009_annual_general_meeting.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2009/09/2009_annual_general_meeting.php Meetings Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:03:53 -0500 Welcome to the OMSOC Home Page   OMSOC is the only Canadian organization dedicated to the specialty practice of occupational medicine.  Its membership comprises occupational physicians certified as specialists by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as well as specialists from other medical and surgical specialties with an interest in occupational medicine.  OMSOC provides a forum for advancing the practice of occupational medicine by facilitating dialogue amongst physician specialists and between occupational medicine practitioners and members of allied fields, notably government, industry, management, and the law.

 

For more information on OMSOC, view the organization’s vision and mission statements, and its values statement.  An overview of the field of occupational medicine, including the training required to become a specialty occupational physician in Canada and the many varied roles specialty occupational physicians occupy, can be found here.  If you would like to join OMSOC, download and complete this form.  Further information about OMSOC can be obtained either electronically or by writing to the following address:

Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada
774 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5N8

P:  613.730.8177
        1.800.668.3740
F:  613.730.8830

Questions and feedback concerning OMSOC's web site are welcome and should be directed to the site's admininstrator.

 

 

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R  Resident Member
A  Associate Member

]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/omsoc_board_of_directors_and_o_1.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/omsoc_board_of_directors_and_o_1.php About OMSOC Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:50:19 -0500 Members'-Only Section http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/members_only_section.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/members_only_section.php About OMSOC Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:35:12 -0500 OMSOC Values Statement The OMSOC values support our belief that well being can be achieved by:

Prevention

Effective prevention programs supported by employers and employees will mitigate the potential adverse health impacts of illness and injury.

Collaboration

Working with other physicians and community stakeholders (labour, employers, government, compensation boards and the insurance sector) to maximize the contribution that occupational medicine can make to worker well-being.

Understanding

Understanding the determinants of health in the workplace and evidence-based best practices in occupational medicine.

Enabling

Removing barriers to work for those with impairment, to provide a safe, supportive, and dignified work environment.

Integrity

Responding to workplace issues in a manner that is independent of the organization or individual requesting the response.

 

More information about OMSOC can be obtained either electronically or by writing to the following address:

Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada
77 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5N8

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Workplaces where the health and safety of employees are continually improved through the specialty practice of occupational medicine.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada is to promote and enhance the specialty practice of occupational medicine in Canada, a specialty recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, to promote and support continuing professional development for specialists through the accreditation of continuing medical education activities, and to act as the Canadian voice for that specialty.

Further information about OMSOC can be obtained either electronically or by writing to the following address:

Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada
77 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
 K1S 5N8

1 ]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_mission_and_vision_state.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_mission_and_vision_state.php About OMSOC Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:52:35 -0500 OMSOC Privacy Statement OMSOC is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. In general, personal information includes, but is not limited to, your name, age, residential address and phone number, email address, and identification number. Personal information does not include job titles, business addresses and business phone/fax numbers. The handling of all personal information by OMSOC is guided by the ten principles of the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information ("Model Code"). We are committed to protecting your privacy whether you are browsing our website for information, or interacting with us directly. You have the right to know what personal information we collect, as well as how and why it is used. It is also your right to choose whether or not you wish to provide us with this personal information.  Please read this Privacy Statement carefully so that you may understand how your personal information is managed.  As our organization continues to expand, changes to our privacy policy may be required. OMSOC will notify you of any significant changes and will obtain your consent before using your personal information for purposes other than the reasons it was originally collected.

]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_privacy_statement.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_privacy_statement.php About OMSOC Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:22:45 -0500 The Occupational Medicine Specialist: An Overview Occupational medicine is a specialty recognized by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Occupational medicine specialists have completed five years of post-MD specialty training and passed qualifying examinations. Training includes an extensive multi-year clinical component emphasizing internal medicine and other medical and surgical specialties relevant to occupational medicine. The didactic component provides exposure to the basic science foundation of occupational medicine through courses in toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational hygiene, among others. The senior division of the training program includes placements in industry, government, and compensation boards.

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