Overview
 Safety and health professionals play an important role in maintaining the quality of the work environment. The Certificate Program in Occupational Safety and Health prepares safety and health professionals to take a leadership role in assuring a safe and healthy work environment. Their employers reap the benefits of increased quality production derived from enhanced efficiency and knowledgeable compliance.
Who Should Attend
Individuals transitioning into the occupational safety field; safety professionals who would like to add to their credentials and/or advance in their careers; those who wish to increase their knowledge in specific areas in preparation for both the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) core examination and the Occupational Health and Safety Technologist examination; other professionals in the industry who are involved in the development or management of a safety program and want to ensure their company meets government regulations and industry standards in the area of safety.
Most courses offer Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) credit.
Advisory Committee
- Glenn Azevedo, Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist, Beckman Coulter, Inc.
- Thomas Butler, Consultant, Butler Health and Safety, Inc.
- Ronald Hutton, Health and Safety Manager, Allergan, Inc.
- Joseph Kukla, Health and Safety Specialist, Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Howard Spielman, President, Health Science Associates (HSA)
- Leo Vortouni, Consultant, Vortouni Occupational/Environmental Health Consulting
- Richard Warner, Health and Safety Consultant
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Occupational Safety & Health
Program Benefits
- Update and expand professional skills in the design and implementation of occupational safety and health programs.
- Recognize hazards and minimize adverse effects to protect worker safety and health
- Identify and keep abreast of legal and regulatory requirements for safety, health and the environment.
- Prepare for safety and health credential examinations such as Certified Safety Professional and Occupational Safety and Health Technologist.
- Obtain immediately applicable knowledge and skills for enhanced job performance or career advancement.
- Network with other professionals and engage in continuing education activities.
- MCLE credit available on select courses.
Certificate Candidacy
It is recommended that participants possess at least one year, practical experience in the field of occupational safety or related field (i.e. fire, paramedic, security, risk management and loss) or obtain consent of the program director.
Certificate Prerequisite
Prior college preparation in algebra, trigonometry, and chemistry; OR Basic Math and Science Review, PhySci X420.7, is required for the certificate.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of four required courses (13 units) and six units of electives each with a grade of “C” or better, and a completed application for candidacy.
Certificate candidates may choose one course from the Organizational Leadership series to fulfill elective units. |
