Occupational Safety and Health
- OVERVIEW
- REQUIREMENTS
Overview
Become one of the most valuable people in your workplace.
Creating and maintaining a safe work environment is a growing concern in nearly every industry. The occupational safety and health professionals who protect the workforce and the general public must be appropriately skilled, experienced, and educated.
With a Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide, you can prepare for a career in this promising field and reap great rewards, from increased responsibility to increased pay.
The program curriculum encompasses the most critical areas of occupational safety and health (OSH), including:
- Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
- Environmental Compliance and Safety
- Safety Systems Management
With its thorough study of OSH theories and concepts, this program provides a valuable learning experience and an esteemed credential to:
- Military safety personnel transitioning to the civilian workforce
- Individuals seeking to enter or advance in the occupational safety and health field
- Individuals seeking educational preparation for OSHT (Occupational Safety and Health Technologist) certification*
*Embry-Riddle does not administer the OSHT exam. The OSHT test is administered by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental, and Safety Technologists (CCHEST).
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OR, choose the following course instead | ||
| *SFTY 440 | System Safety Management | 3 |
| **SFTY 450 | Loss Control and Insurance | 3 |
| SFTY 311 | Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| SFTY 315 | Environmental Compliance and Safety Ergonomics | 3 |
| SFTY 321 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| SFTY 341 | Occupational Safety and Health Program Management | 3 |
| SFTY 355 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
| SFTY 410 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls* | 3 |
| SFTY 420 | Systems Design for Fire and Life Safety** | 3 |
| SFTY 470 | Advanced Occupational Safety and Health Technology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
