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Credentials for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

204 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $58,440 · projected growth +8.5%. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Environmental Health and Safety

Ivy Tech Community College
IN
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Adv.Waste Mgmt

North Carolina A & T State University
NC
Micro-Credential

Advanced Epidemiology

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Course

Aerial Lift Operator

Alabama Training Network
AL
Operate Aerial Lifts SafelyUse Fall Protection SystemsRespond To Emergencies With Aerial Equipment
Micro-Credential

Antimicrobial Resistance in the Environment: Key Concepts and Interventions

World Health Organization
Certification

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

Board of Certified Safety Professionals
$335 cost
Perform safety-related mathematical calculations including exposure assessments, noise levels, fall protection parameters, lift equations, incidence rates, and financial indicatorsDevelop and implement safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001 and ANSI Z10.0 frameworks incorporating hazard controls, program elements, and leading and lagging indicatorsApply hazard and risk analysis methods including fault tree analysis, FMEA, what-if analysis, and risk matrix methodology to identify and prioritize workplace hazardsImplement hazardous energy control programs covering electrical, hydraulic, thermal, mechanical, and other energy sources in compliance with applicable standardsApply safety fundamentals for high-risk operations including trenching, working at heights, machine guarding, hoisting and rigging, scaffolding, confined spaces, and process safetyFacilitate incident investigations using root cause analysis, contributing factor identification, data collection, and chain of custody procedures for high-risk events
Associate's Degree

Associate in Applied Science in Nuclear Technology - Radiation Protection Technician

Columbia Basin College
WA
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Environmental Health

Loyola University Chicago
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Environmental Health and Sustainability

Illinois State University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences

Purdue University-Main Campus
IN
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Occupational Safety

Illinois State University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Radiation Therapy

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Radiation Therapy

Lewis University
IL
Bachelor's Degree

B.S.P.H. in Environmental Health

Indiana University-Bloomington
IN
Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Physics

Columbia Basin College
WA
Micro-Credential

Bloodborne Pathogens

Medline University
Micro-Credential

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Prevention Training

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Micro-Credential

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Micro-Credential

COVID-19: How to put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE)

World Health Organization
Certificate

Certificate in Computed Tomography Scan Prep

Ivy Tech Community College
IN
Certificate

Certificate in Quality and Patient Safety

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Certification

Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP)

American Biological Safety Association
$100 cost
Apply disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization methods to control microorganisms in a biosafety contextDevelop and implement work practices and procedures to control exposure to biohazardous agentsApply personal protective and respiratory equipment in a biohazardous work environmentDevelop and implement emergency response and spill management procedures for biohazard areasAssess occupational and community risk associated with infectious agents and recombinant DNA in the workplaceIdentify hazardous characteristics of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in a biosafety context
Certification

Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
$499 cost
Apply NFPA 70E requirements and federal regulations to establish and maintain electrical safety program complianceConduct risk assessments using hierarchy of risk controls to identify and mitigate electrical hazards in the workplaceDevelop and maintain electrical safety program documentation including procedures, training records, LOTO records, and compliance reportsPerform electrical safety program audits documenting findings, corrective actions, and compliance status against regulatory requirementsEvaluate safety-related maintenance requirements for electrical equipment in compliance with NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B standardsPlan and conduct job safety briefings defining roles, responsibilities, and hazard controls prior to electrical work activities
Certification

Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
$499 cost
Apply electrical safety terminology and qualification requirements to define worker roles and responsibilities under NFPA 70EIdentify electrical hazards including shock, arc flash, and arc blast conditions and their associated injury risksApply risk control methods including hazard elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE to mitigate electrical hazardsDetermine nominal voltage and distinguish energized electrical conductors and circuit parts from other equipment componentsExecute emergency response procedures for electrical incident victims including release from contact and emergency notificationConduct job briefings and implement employer electrical safety program requirements prior to electrical work activities
Certification

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Board of Certified Safety Professionals
$400 cost
Apply prevention-through-design principles and process safety concepts to eliminate or reduce hazards in workplace facilities, machines, processes, and practicesEvaluate common workplace hazards including electrical, falls, confined spaces, lockout/tagout, materials handling, and struck-by risks and implement appropriate controlsEvaluate tools, machines, powered industrial trucks, cranes, and rigging equipment to identify hazards and apply appropriate safety controlsDevelop and manage EHS programs by benchmarking performance, conducting gap analysis, analyzing leading and lagging indicators, and applying management of change processesFacilitate incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrenceApply system safety analysis techniques including fault tree analysis, FMEA, and risk summation to evaluate and address organizational safety risks
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Climate and Health

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Doctoral Research

Climate and Human Health

University of Colorado Denver
Micro-Credential

Clinical Trials

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Micro-Credential

Community Water Fluoridation Training

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Course

Confined Space

Alabama Training Network
AL
Identify Confined Space HazardsWork Safely In Permit Required Confined SpacesApply Emergency Response In Confined Spaces
Course

Confined Space Awareness

OPITO
Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and Regulations For Confined Space EntryKnowledge of Industry Best Practice and Guidelines For Confined Space EntryIdentify and Define Confined Spaces In the WorkplaceIdentify Hazards Associated With Confined Spaces and Work Conducted Within ThemKnowledge of Roles and Responsibilities and Restrictions For Confined Space EntryConduct Atmospheric Testing In Confined Spaces
Certification

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Apply first aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogen protocols to respond to medical emergencies and exposure incidents on construction sitesIdentify and control construction site hazards including struck-by, caught-between, fall, electrocution, and common workplace injury risksApply the hierarchy of controls and select appropriate PPE to mitigate identified hazards across construction work activitiesDevelop and implement site-specific safety plans incorporating hazard assessments, emergency response procedures, and regulatory compliance requirementsConduct job hazard analyses to identify task-level risks and establish preventive controls prior to construction work activitiesConduct construction site inspections and audits to identify hazard conditions, document findings, and verify corrective action
Micro-Credential

Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Disasters & Climate-Ready Public Health

University of South Carolina-Columbia
SC
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Johns Hopkins University
MD
Master's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Johns Hopkins University
MD
Bachelor's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

East Tennessee State University
TN
Doctoral Research

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Johns Hopkins University
MD
Bachelor's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

East Central University
OK
Doctoral Research

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

University of Maryland-College Park
MD
Master's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

University of Maryland-College Park
MD
Doctoral Research

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Associate's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Roane State Community College
TN
Master's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

University of Maryland Global Campus
MD
Master's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Marshall University
WV
Micro-Credential

Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide Training

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Master's Degree

Environmental & Occupational Health Science

Western Kentucky University
KY
Micro-Credential

Environmental Challenges in Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Master's Degree

Environmental Health

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
CO
Doctoral Research

Environmental Health

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
CO
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Health

Old Dominion University
VA
Certificate

Environmental Health

Western Kentucky University
KY
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Health

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
CO
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Health

Western Carolina University
NC
Master's Degree

Environmental Health

East Carolina University
NC
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Health

East Carolina University
NC
Master's Degree

Environmental Health

Mississippi Valley State University
MS
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Health

Benedict College
SC
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Environmental Health & Safety

North Carolina A & T State University
NC
Micro-Credential

Environmental Health Policies

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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