This program requires the completion of 329 credit hours:

• 6 core courses
• 2 elective courses
• 35 hours of enrichment seminars

It is a practice-oriented, research-based, multidisciplinary program based on an integration of engineering, physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychological knowledge with problems and challenges in practice.

Core Courses (all 6)

• Introduction to Health and Safety Systems
• Management of Health and Safety Systems
• Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene
• Applied Occupational Hygiene
• Health and Safety Legislation and Policy
• Organizational Behaviour

Elective Courses (choose 2)

• Fundamentals of Auditing
• Fundamentals of Disability Management
• Fundamentals of Ergonomics
• How to be an Effective Safety Trainer
• Risk Management and Communications
• Safety Hazard Recognition, Evaluation & Control
• Interpersonal Communications in Business
• Managing Performance Through Training and Development
• Environmental Resource Management

Enrichment Seminars (35 hours)

• Accident Causation Theory (7)
• Building Stamina/Managing Fatigue (7)
• Behaviour-Based Safety (14)
• Conflict and Confrontation (14)
• Coping with Stress (7)
• Emergency Management (14)
• Fall Protection (7)
• Fire Safety Program (14)
• Health and Safety Committees (7)
• Incident Investigation (14)
• Managing Contractor Safety Performance (14)
• Noise and Hearing Conservation (7)
• Safety Culture and Perception (7)
• Shiftwork, Safety and Sanity (7)
• Toxicology: Effects and Hazards (7)

NOTES:

1. It is recommended that the first four core courses be taken in the order that they are listed above. Health and Safety Legislation and Organizational Behaviour can be taken any time in your program.
2. Students have a maximum of 6 years to complete all requirements of the program. Most will complete in 2 – 3 years.
3. All courses include a variety of assignments, quizzes, exams and projects. To be successful, students should expect to dedicate significant time and effort in coursework. Regular attendance is expected.
4. In response to demand, many courses are delivered in condensed format (four-day, three-weekend, and some two-weekend). In the condensed-format offerings, students are expected to have a solid understanding of OH&S concepts in order to be successful.
5. Pre-course work may be required to be completed prior to the start of classes.

Exemption 

Exemption Credit Request

If you have one of the following designations, the University of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Program recognizes your hard work and dedication by awarding exemption credit of 21 hours toward the 35 hours of Enrichment Seminars. Individuals with the following designations are encouraged to apply for this exemption credit by completing the Application For Exemption Form and submitting it together with proof of their designation and a $125 exemption fee to the University of Alberta:

• NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) offered through the Alberta Construction Safety Association of Alberta (www.acsa-safety.org)
• MSO (Manufacturing Safety Officer) offered through the Manufacturers’ Safety Association www.mhsa.ab.ca
• QSR (Qualified Safety Representative) offered through the Alberta Association of Safety Partnerships (www.safetypartnershipsaasp.com)