The School of Occupational Health and Safety programs at the University of Fredericton consist of high quality courses in specialized managerial, professional, technical, and service areas that are created for working professionals.
Many Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) workers are reaching a point in their careers where they find it difficult to communicate effectively with executive leadership.
To bridge the gap between field experience and the business of OHS within organizations, professional certification may be the solution. In a discipline as scrutinized as OHS, organizations are relying on qualified health and safety professionals to expertly advise on compliance with evolving provincial and federal regulations.
The University of Fredericton’s Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Systems (COHSES) program is considered to be a “part of the pathway” to becoming an established Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) professional. Graduates of the program learn how to bridge the gap and effectively communicate their plans at both the worker level and the managerial and executive level.
This entire certificate program consists of self-paced material. Students progress through the program in 8-week terms and will receive guidance and feedback from a Faculty Member.
All courses in University of Fredericton’s COHSES program focus on a process-based approach to Occupational Health and Safety. The curriculum is not limited to a jurisdiction’s legislative framework; rather, it is a far-reaching collection of ‘best practices’ as identified by OHS professionals from a wide range of jurisdictions and legislative backgrounds.
Regulatory bodies are working to standardize how occupational health and safety is practiced in Canada. As the demand for OHS professionals continues to grow, elevated qualifications have been put in place to raise the standard of national OHS practice.
To pursue professional certification, individuals must complement their industry experience with professional development and education. Returning to the classroom is daunting, committing time is a challenge, and choosing a program can be difficult. Most working professionals require flexibility more than anything, and University of Fredericton aims to accommodate that need with accessible, fully-online program delivery.
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Designed to provide existing safety practitioners with an academic qualification, Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) is a fully-online, instructor lead diploma program. Students will find themselves stretched by new critical thinking skills which will bring an enriched professional perspective to their daily practice.
The SHEM diploma program produces graduates that confidently step into practitioner roles, ensuring the workforce is represented by professionals that don’t just bring life experience and motivation, but real, tangible educational credentials and skills.
Completion of the SHEM program satisfies a significant requirement for prospective Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) professional certification, mandated by the BCRSP.
Core Courses
Elective Courses (2 Required)
The Integrated Disability Management program from the University of Fredericton is designed for professionals and practitioners working in the field of disability management, or who are seeking to pursue disability management as a career option. Students come into this certificate program with workplace experience or an interest in disability management or a related field.
The program enables participants to attain the knowledge, skills, tools, and practical application experience, to succeed in their workplace as a Disability Management Practitioner with options to pursue either a Certificate or Diploma in Disability Management.
The courses in this program all have weekly virtual classes that students must attend (attendance is mandatory) with the professor and other students. They are provided in 8-week terms with specified assignment and quiz dates.
Funding may be available. Please contact us for more information and to determine if you qualify for funding for this program.
Courses for Certificate Program
Courses for Diploma Program
All courses from Certificate program, plus:
The Ergonomics program at the University of Fredericton prepares learners to initiate, implement, and document projects through scientifically-based guidelines. The program is designed to enable safety personnel and health professionals to deal with ergonomic issues that often arise in the workplace, often due to poor workstation design.
This comprehensive ergonomics certificate introduces an integrated approach to Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) prevention by applying major North American ergonomic guidelines to the curriculum.
The School of Occupational Health and Safety programs at the University of Fredericton consist of high quality courses in specialized managerial, professional, technical, and service areas. Includes either the certificate in Ergonomics or the applied certificate.
Each course is $970.00. Funding may be available. Please contact us for more information and to determine if you qualify for funding for this program.
Courses for Certificate in Ergonomics
Courses for Applied Certificate in Ergonomics
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Delivery: All mandatory virtual classes can be attended in the evening from anywhere with internet access. Not only do most of our students continue working full time with their current organization: many are able to have their tuition covered by their current employer – an arrangement that often results in advancement during study as a result of new skills.
Certification: The most widely recognized professional certification in Canada is the CRSP, which is governed by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). To write the CRSP examination, OHS professionals must satisfy prerequisites, which include a minimum of 900 hours of education. University of Fredericton’s CRSP Pathway not only satisfies this requirement, but effectively empowers OHS professionals to be heard within their industry, earning them “a seat at the table” to merge their abilities with an organization’s business goals.
Funding: Funding may be available. Please contact training@northern.on.ca for more information and to determine if you qualify for funding for this program.
We offer specialized training opportunities to help you develop skills to advance in your field, master a new interest, or fast-track you for success in industries with high demand for skilled labourers.
Whether seeking health and safety training, corporate training, or trades and industry skills training, we are here for your needs, your organization, and your success.
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