Module Overview
Below is an overview of all modules (C1- 11, OM 1 - 5, OH 1-5) listed in chronological order.
A module introduces and trains you in a specific topic of work and health. Each module comprises of preparatory homework called a “pre-assignment”, a campus phase, as well as a concluding exam. Each module is supported by a Module Manager, who is in charge of the module's content, pre-assignment and exam.
Module examination and assessment
To complete a module successfully and to receive ECTS, you have to pass the module's preparatory homework (pre-assignment), participate actively in campus lectures, do all the required readings and/or homework seriously, and pass the exam.
Registration
Most modules are open for external participants. The modules C1 and C11 can be attended only by students who are enrolled in the entire DAS Work+Health program. We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2028 cohort. Acceptance notifications are sent out in November. Please get in touch with Andrea Frederick to find out more.
If you already know which modules you are interested in, please fill out the online form. You can find the admission criteria under How to apply.
Module |
Date |
Location |
Module manager(s) |
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| 01/05/26-1/07/26 (dates written as month/day/year) | Zürich |
Prof. Dr. med. MPH Holger Dressel Head of DAS Work+Health Occupational Medicine specialization
Prof. Dr. David Vernez Head of DAS Work+Health Occupational Hygiene specialization |
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C2: Risk Analysis and Risk Management (2 ECTS) |
Part I: 02/04/26-02/06/26 Part II: 03/05/26-03/06/26 |
Zürich |
Giulia Basso SUVA and
Sven Hoffmann Manager of Didactics and Faculty Development, DAS Work+Health |
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C3: Determinants of occupational diseases and work-related health problems (2 ECTS) |
03/23/26-03/27/26 | Lausanne |
Dr. Irina Guseva Canu Head of academic sector, professor of epidemiology, toxicologist |
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| C4: Communication (2 ECTS) | 04/15/26-04/17/26 | Zurich |
Prof. Dr. Peter J. Schulz Professor for Communication Theories and Health Communication at the Faculty of Communication Sciences and Director of the Institute of Communication and Health at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) |
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| OH1: Exposure-related health effects (2 ECTS) | 05/04/26-05/08/26 | Lausanne |
PhD Aurelie Berthet Research project leader, toxicologist |
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OM1: Occupational diseases and work-related health problems (3 ECTS) |
Part 1: 05/11/26-05/13/26 Part II: 05/18/26-05/20/26 |
Zurich |
Prof. Dr. med. MPH Holger Dressel |
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| C5: Occupational toxicology + AHLS training course (2 ECTS | 06/15/26-06/18/26 (AHLS training course, also in June, will be announced at a later time) |
Lausanne and EAZ Schwarzenburg |
PhD Myriam Borgatta Research project leader, toxicologist and
Sven Hoffmann |
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| C6: Ergonomics (2 ECTS) | 08/24/26-08/27/26 | Zurich |
Sven Hoffmann |
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| C7: Human factors (2 ECTS) | 09/14/26-09/17/26 | Zurich |
Prof. Rafael Weissbrodt
Professeur HES et chercheur à la HES-SO Santé Valais-Wallis, Suisse |
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| C8: Legal Framework (2 ECTS) | 10/13/26-10/15/26 | online | Prof. Dr. med. MPH Holger Dressel | |
| OM2: Work ability and return to work (2 ECTS) | 10/26/26-10/29/26 | Lausanne |
Dr. med. Frédéric Régamey Head of Occupational Health Services sector, occupational physician |
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| OH2: Exposure assessment and hazard recognition (3 ECTS) | Part I: 11/16/26-11/20/26 Part II: 11/30/26-12/04/26 |
Lausanne |
Prof. Nancy Hopf Senior Researcher, Institute for Work and Health (IST), Universtity of Lausanne and
Prof. Dr. David Vernez |
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| 01/25/27-01/29/27 | Zurich |
Prof. Dr. Georg Bauer Member of the Academic Board |
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| OH3: Control of the occupational environment (2 ECTS) | 03/15/27-03/18/27 | Lausanne |
Dr. Guillaume Suarez Research project leader |
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| OM3: Prevention and control of occupational risks and diseases (2 ECTS) | 05/10/27-05/13/27 | Lausanne |
Dr. Peggy Krief Occupational Physician, Senior Physician, Clinical Senior Lecturer at UNIL
Dr. Victor Dorribo Occupational Physician, Associate Physician |
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| OM4 / OH4: Disaster management (1 ECTS) | TBD | Basel
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Sven Hoffmann and
Tom Hofmann SECO, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs |
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| C10: Biosafety (1 ECTS) | 08/23/27-08/24/27 | Bern |
Yves Hartmann CEO/Owner Biosafety.pro GmbH
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| OH5: Risk policy, management, and communication (2 ECTS) | 09/13/27-09/16/27 | Lausanne |
Prof. Dr. David Vernez
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| 09/27/27-09/30/27 | Zurich |
Prof. Dr. med. MPH Holger Dressel |
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| C11: Interdisciplinary group project (5 ECTS) | 10/06/27 and until 01/12/28 |
Bern |
Sven Hoffmann |
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