OSHA Certificates

Beginning January 1, 2009, there will be new requirements for completing the Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. Please review the information below before enrolling in a certificate program.

How do the new requirements for the Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health affect me?

If you enroll in the Professional Certificate program prior to 12/31/2008, the new requirements do not affect you. Your required credits remain the same. Students who enroll in the Professional Certificate program after 1/1/2009 will have to meet the new certificate requirements.

What are the requirements for the new 2009 Professional Certificate?

• The new certificate, effective 1/1/2009, will have more required courses and fewer electives.
• Upon completing the 2009 certificate, students will be required to have five years of construction or general industry safety experience.

To be eligible for the 2008 Professional Certificate you must:

• You were registered for the Professional Certificate on or before 12/31/2008.
• You must complete all coursework by 12/31/2011.

Students who enroll in the Professional Certificate program after 1/1/2009 will have to meet the 2009 Professional Certificate requirements. If you are already enrolled in the 2008 Professional Certificate, you do not have to re-enroll as your program remains the same.

To check your current status go to ExtensionLink and follow instructions to see how many credits you have completed and the status of your certificate registration.