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Faculty of Occupational Medicine
Occupational-health education and qualification pathway open to registered nurses.
Factual overview
What the provider states
The Faculty of Occupational Medicine provides occupational-health education and qualifications. Its Diploma in Occupational Health Practice gives health professionals grounding in occupational-health principles and is open to registered nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Nursing relevance
Why it may be relevant to nursing
The official qualification page explicitly states that registered nurses are eligible from July 2024, subject to the stated training and examination route.
Source provenance
FOM Diploma in Occupational Health Practice
Summary is based on the Faculty of Occupational Medicine Diploma in Occupational Health Practice and Education pages, reviewed on 5 September 2026.
Learning at a glance
Stated formats and activity types
Learning formats
Activity types
Certificate or CPD information
The source describes an FOM qualification and an approved training route. Confirm current qualification and completion documentation directly with the Faculty.
Access
See provider for access. The source states that candidates must attend an FOM-approved Diploma training course before applying for the examination. Confirm the current route with the Faculty.
Cost information
The reviewed pages do not state a universal cost for the training and examination pathway.
Membership or eligibility
The official page states that the Diploma is open to registered nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists; confirm all current prerequisites with the Faculty.