Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health
Learn to recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards to prevent injuries and accidents.
The certificate in Occupational Safety & Health broadens student's public health training in environmental health, occupational health, and toxicology.
Why study this subject?
Worldwide, it is estimated that there are around 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illnesses every year. The statistics show that more trained professionals are needed to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. A certificate in Occupational Safety & Health teaches you to recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards.
Why study this subject at UNMC?
At UNMC, you will receive a personable and flexible education from occupational safety and health experts. Our competitive tuition rates and asynchronous modules are an excellent fit for graduate students, public health professionals, health care providers, and health and safety practitioners who seek to improve health and safety practices and compliance in their organizations.
Program Snapshot
Program Highlights
What makes this program perfect for you:
- Flexible online courses
- Competitive tuition rates
- 4:1 ratio of students to faculty
- Training from experts in the field of Occupational Safety & Health
- 30-hour OSHA certification
Careers & Outcomes
The specialized training you will receive while obtaining a Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health is designed to meet the needs of individuals who work in public health and who desire to broaden their training in environmental health, occupational health, toxicology, and related fields.
Job Opportunities:
- OSHA Inspector
- Industrial Hygienist
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Coordinator
- Plant Manager
- Consultant
- Program Manager
- Local Health Department
- Research
- Agriculture
- Workplace injury surveillance
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