Organizational Safety and Health - Certificate

This certificate strengthens workplace and human resource competencies with a focus on safety programs, organizational wellness initiatives, and supervisory effectiveness skills. All courses in this certificate apply toward the credits necessary to earn the Human Resources Associate Degree.

Program Code: 611161
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Follow Your Path

All credits in this certificate apply toward the following associate degree(s):

Human Resources, 101161

Delivery

  • Day
  • Evening
  • Full-time
  • Online
  • Part-time

How do I get started in this program?

Requirements for Certificate Entry

  • Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
  • Enroll in classes.

What are my courses?

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Organizational Safety & Health pathway certificate in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 12

Certificate Outcomes

  • Examine the impact of organizational health and wellness programs and initiatives.
  • Analyze various organizational approaches to implementing health and wellness programs and the decision processes utilized.
  • Analyze the financial impact of organizational health and wellness programs.
  • Measure compliance with all federal, state, local and company safety and health regulations and policies.
  • Use effective human relations techniques with regards to safety.
  • Organize employee orientation/training programs.
  • Organize safety inspections.
  • Minimize the risk of chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological hazards in the workplace.
  • Develop personal skills strategies in relation to the workplace.
  • Demonstrate emotional intelligence appropriate for the workplace.
  • Use principles of motivation and learning.
Online

Classes wherever you have an internet connection. 

  • An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
  • Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
Day
Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Evening
Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Weekend
A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
Full-time
12 or more credits per term.
Part-time
Fewer than 12 credits per term.
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