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Organizational Safety and Health - Certificate

Gain or improve your workplace and human resource skills, specifically with safety programs, organizational wellness initiatives, and assertiveness, time management, and stress management skills. All courses in this certificate may be applied toward the Human Resources associate degree program.

Program Code: 611161
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Area of Study: Business

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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.

8 Week 1
8 Week 2
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.
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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.