Occupational Safety Certificate

Students may elect to include in their programs of study a 14-15 hour sequence in the area of occupational safety. Emphasis is placed on interpretation, application, and administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other regulations to assist students to develop entry-level expertise that can be applied directly in business and industry.

Certificate Requirements

Students who complete the courses below, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will be awarded a certificate in occupational safety by the Department of Engineering Technology. The certificate is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Industrial Commission.

ENVH 230 - Introduction to Environmental Health Science Credits: (3)
or
ENVH 457 - Industrial Hygiene Credits: (3)
or
HEAL 120 - Personal and Community Health Credits: (2)
EMC 240 - Introduction to Emergency Medical Care Credits: 4

Plus

ET 335 - Occupational Safety Standards Credits: (3)
ET 336 - Environmental Instrumentation Credits: (3)
ET 337 - Management of Safety Systems Credits: (3)
or their equivalents