Program description
In the Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) certificate program, you'll learn how to identify health risks, prevent serious accidents and maintain safety regulations in the workplace. This online certificate program is one of the leading health and safety training programs in Canada, teaching you valuable skills and expanding your career options in many areas, such as:
- health and safety program management
- emergency management
- environmental protection
- ergonomics
- hazardous waste management
- occupational hygiene
The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) approves the University of Victoria’s certificate program in Environmental and Occupational Health as having met eligibility requirements for the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification. There are a number of factors BCRSP measures in their certification process including previous education and work experience, which means some of our students also meet the eligibility requirements for the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification. We continue to advise our students to connect with BCRSP to ensure their education choices satisfy the certification requirements.
Through the StrongerBC future skills grant, students may be eligible to receive funding for this program. View details and eligibility
Program highlights
- The flexibility of online learning – allows you to learn from anywhere, in a format that supports the opportunity to continue working while pursuing your studies
- Flexible program schedule fits into your lifestyle
- The opportunity to learn from respected, real-world industry professionals
- Learner support – you will be supported along the way by an administrative and technical support team who will ensure you get the help you need to succeed