This website offers a set of free lessons on such topics as hepatitis infections in relation to needle sticking, vibration white finger in relation to forest work, prevention of further outbreaks of an infectious disease, over-use of the voice in noisy environments, diagnosis of abdominal pain, and risk and prevention in the mining industry. The lessons are presented in three languages: English, Spanish and German. It is necessary to register before the lessons can be approached. Apart from the free lessons, the website offers a large amount of others cases also, however, not for free. Each lesson consists of text, illustrations and questions. Before one can continue, these questions (open or multiple choice) must be answered, whereafter the feedback can be checked. The lessons can be followed and displayed on-line only. The level of the material is variable: some is meant for anyone who has basic knowledge in health care and occupational health. Other lessons demand for advanced knowledge in medicine. Some specific terms used are explained (however: not all).

This lesson, designed more or less specifically for the situation in the UK, raises awareness for the possible occupational causes of illnesses. It stresses, interactively, the most common areas of occupational health problems, and possible sources of additional information. In addition, it teaches which questions should be asked to a person with health complaints to get a quick insight into the relevant details of his/her working history. Furthermore, it teaches in taking the appropriate actions in case of a likely occupational hazard. The lesson is meant for the secondary care level, but can also be used at the primary level (general practitioners) and consists of 18 slides. The slides contain orally presented texts, questions and feedback, and illustrative pictures and movies. Certain links can be clicked on to get an additional explanation. The lesson is given in English only. ------------------ NOTE: an additional lesson, also interactive and especially meant for the primary care level, on the same topic and with the same title is provided by the same source. The lesson shows additional cases on video. The direct link to the lesson is given in the Comments block of the full description of this material on this website.

This lesson presents a practical case in occupational medicine, and is meant for medical students. It guides through and teaches the process of making a workplace survey in the specific situation of a chemical laboratory (however, some information can also be applied in other types of workplaces). The lesson emphasized possible exposure to chemical substances and physical work load. The lesson is fully interactive and consists of 14 slides. The slides contain descriptive texts, questions and feedback, and illustrative pictures and movies. Certain terms used are explained. Clicking the website’s link below firstly connects to the NeTWoRM / Casus website. After choosing “Demo course” (this item can be found in the right panel) and accepting the website’s policy for registering and storing some user data, three different lessons can be chosen. The present lesson is given in English only.

An online interactive module that teaches the basic principles for evidence-based medicine. Besides, skills are learned in the various assignments. The module helps in formulating the right types of (medicine and health related) questions, and points to the possible sources for information and their difference with respect to the quality of the answers. It assists in searching effectively in the literature. Besides, it teaches to correctly interpret information obtained from the literature. Throughout the module, questions appear that test the knowledge given. Online feedback is given on both correct and incorrect answers of questions. The module is meant for students and practitioners in medicine and occupational health. The module consists of free-of-charge online interactive material. No download is necessary.