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Environmental and Occupational Health Certificate Program

Build your career with Occupational Health and Safety Courses Online

Industry, government, organizations, and businesses need professionals with occupational health and safety certification who understand the dual impact of employees on the environment, and the workplace environment on employees. This program is designed to provide you with occupational health and safety training that leads to an environmental and occupational health certificate.

The exciting and specialized field of environmental and occupational health and safety focuses on the health needs of employees and the impact of the workplace on the environment. You’ll learn the skills to identify, evaluate, and communicate information about environmental conditions that may have an adverse impact on human health. Equipped with your environmental and occupational health certificate, you’ll be qualified to plan and/or implement environmental strategies to control and manage potential problems.

Whether you’re already working in the field and want to specialize in environmental health, or you’re looking for a career in a rapidly expanding field, this program will provide you with the occupational health and safety training you need focusing on the latest dynamics of the health needs of employees in the workplace.

Qualify for Professional Designation in Occupational Health and Safety

The certificate program in Environmental and Occupational Health 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.

Recipient of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers Project Minerva Canada Award.

Who Should Take The Program?

Employers have determined the need for specialists with occupational health and safety training who understand the dual impact of employees on the environment and the workplace environment on the employees.

UVic Continuing Studies’ certificate program in Environmental and Occupational Health focuses on the latest dynamics of the health needs of employees in the workplace and is aimed at:

• Individuals working in the fields of environment, health, or related occupations who want to have specialized environmental, occupational and health training
• Those seeking employment in the private or public sectors where there is an increasing concern for employee health and the protection of the environment
• Those looking for a change in career to a rapidly expanding field and wishing to obtain a professional certificate
• Managers in environmental and occupational health who are seeking continuing professional education
• Those who would find a program in environmental health personally rewarding

If you think occupational health and safety training is for you then read more about the Environmental and Occupational Health Certificate Program at UVic Continuing Studies and start your application on the next page.