8420 (v.7) Professional Practice (Community) 284

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Area:	School of Public Health
Contact Hours:	6.0
Credits:	25.0
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	304657 (v.1) Public Health Law 284 or any previous version
Other Requisite(s):	Completion of first three semesters: null
Methods of sampling water and food. The health hazards of camping and recreational areas. Health problems associated with foods and food preparation areas. The inspection of dwellings and commercial lodging establishments. Inspection procedures and the maintenance of record and report writing. Application of relevant codes of practice, recommendations and legislation. Public relations and the investigation of nuisances and complaints. Inspection and registration of offensive trades. Functions and responsibilities of building surveyor employed by local authorities including procedure for examination and approval of plans, calculation of building fees, site inspection planning and procedures, documentation and service of work orders and examination of relevant statutes. Local authority management and structure,