Program Description

As an indus­try changes and grows, so too does the bench­mark for knowl­edge and skills expect­ed by lead­ing indus­try pro­fes­sion­als. Devel­oped to meet the com­mu­ni­cat­ed needs of those in the health and safe­ty indus­try, the Pro­fes­sion­al Diplo­ma in Occu­pa­tion­al Health & Safe­ty pro­gram expands and builds upon the OHS Cer­tifi­cate pro­gram to fos­ter a deep­er knowl­edge and pro­vide new skills for health and safe­ty professionals. 

 

Is This Program Right For You? 

The cours­es in our diplo­ma pro­gram are close­ly aligned with the Board of Cana­di­an Reg­is­tered Safe­ty Pro­fes­sion­als’ CRSP accred­i­ta­tion require­ments (see OHS — BCR­SP CEU equiv­a­len­cy) This align­ment serves two pur­pos­es: it allows us to meet indus­try needs and, at the same time, gives our grad­u­ates a more straight­for­ward path to build their health and safe­ty careers.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Equips OHS professionals with knowledge and skills such as essential business processes and protocols, effective decision-making, leadership, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Classroom knowledge that is immediately applicable to everyday work places.
  • Gain valuable networking opportunities and widen your circle of professional connections.

What will I receive?

Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive an Occupational Health and Safety Professional Diploma.

 

Cost

  • The approximate cost of this Certificate is $12,000 CAD
  • Course Fees range from $495 to $795 CAD
  • Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay the entire program fee at once
  • An application fee of $100 is required for admis­sion into the program
  • Cours­es are GST-exempt
  • Some courses may require additional resources such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
     
 

Program Details 

  • This program is comprised of twelve core courses and 131 electives. Core/elective courses range from 14 to 39 hours hours in length, for a total of 466 instructional hours
  • This program is designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within 18 months. Most students complete in 2-3 years (and have a maximum of eight years to complete). 
  • To be admit­ted into the pro­fes­sion­al diplo­ma pro­gram, you must have an OHS cer­tifi­cate. The Uni­ver­si­ty of Alberta’s OHS Cer­tifi­cate pro­gram meets the admis­sion required for the Pro­fes­sion­al Diplo­ma in Occu­pa­tion­al Health & Safe­ty pro­gram. OHS cer­tifi­cates from oth­er rec­og­nized post-sec­ondary insti­tu­tions may be accept­ed, though some con­di­tions apply. 
  • Students have the flexibility to schedule courses around their availability. Typically students complete 1-3 courses per semester based on the course length
  • Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, assignments, papers, and presentations. 
  • Courses are offered online synchronously and/or asynchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here 
  • Course materials are shared in eClass. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
 

Your Instructors

  • Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields. 


How to Apply

  • We are open to stu­dents with a variety of educational and professional back­grounds. Our expec­ta­tion is that you have a com­mit­ment to learn and achieve your con­tin­u­ing edu­ca­tion goals
  • To apply, download the Application for Program Admission
  • The admission fee is $100
  • Individual courses are open for general studies and may be completed without being admitted into a program
  • Programs change occasionally, so we recommend applying for admission early. Once admitted, your requirements to complete the program are locked in. You can be confident that completed and eligible courses will continue to apply to your program.
     

How to Apply for your Credential

  • Students can verify their program requirements and progress by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement
  • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to graduate
  • To qualify for program completion, you must submit a request to obtain your credential
  • For a breakdown of details and how to qualify, visit the program completion page
  • Upon completing this credential, you are eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni
 

Transferability and Professional Designations

 

Explore Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

 

International Students 

  • International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. There are no differential course fees for international students completing courses in this program
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
  • Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information please contact University of Alberta International Student Services
 

Student Services and Policies

Further information can be found on withdrawals, refunds+ transfers, assessment and grading, Program Admission

 

Support Services

 

Contact us

ohs@ualberta.ca

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