PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Shape Your Career in Environmental and Occupational Health
Whether you’re already working in the field and want to specialize in environmental health or looking for a career in a rapidly expanding field, this program focuses on the latest dynamics of the health needs of employees in the workplace and the impact of the workplace on the environment. Industry, government, organizations, and businesses need certified professionals who understand the dual impact of employees on the environment and the workplace environment on the employees.
Who Should Take This Program?
This program will benefit you if you are:
Qualify for Professional Designation
This certificate program exceeds the requirements set by Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). It has been awarded 65 points by the Qualifications Review Committee in Factor 1—Formal Education of the application assessment process.
The program is a recipient of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers Project Minerva Canada Award.
This certificate program provides knowledge, skills, and practical information in an integrated approach. You'll learn to:
This program has been developed in conjunction with an academic committee comprising members of the Environmental Health Centre, Health Information Science, Environmental Studies Program, Occupational Health and Safety, and the Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria; the Deputyt Provincial Health Officer; and Health Canada.
Awards and Bursaries
The University of Victoria Division of Continuing Studies Bursary
Applications are due August 31 OR January 15
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/register/dcs/
All courses are 12 weeks long and delivered by distance education (online).
Courses are delivered through a course management system called Moodle.
You'll need a reliable connection to the internet to access online courses.
See the Computer Requirements for accessing Moodle courses.
The entire certificate program is delivered through distance learning.
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Completion of 8 courses for certificate.
Required Courses:
HPEO 401 Occupational and Environmental Health Law
HPEO 403 Risk Management: Perception and Communication
HPEO 404 Human Health Risk Assessment
HPEO 408 Occupational Health Hazards
Electives: (need 4 of 6)
HPEO 405 Ergonomics
HPEO 406 Environmental/Occupational Epidemiology
HPEO 407 Hazardous Waste Management
HPEO 409 Environmental Health Economics
HPEO 411 Health Protection Technology
HPEO 417 Final Project