Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness (OHSW) graduate program provides a focused body of knowledge and skills for individuals interested in developing and building their knowledge and skills in occupational health, safety and wellness.
Course details
The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness (OHSW) graduate program provides a focused body of knowledge and skills for individuals interested in developing and building their knowledge and skills in occupational health, safety and wellness. In today’s work environment, a balance of work and personal wellness is critical from both the personal and organizational perspective. The workplace is a priority target setting for health promotion initiatives as set out by the World Health Organization, with the end goals of protecting and promoting both individual and organizational well-being. Therefore, employers are required to manage occupational health, safety and wellness from a legal perspective, and have moral and ethical imperatives to do so. Additionally, there is an economic advantage to employers who seek to maximize productivity and engagement in the workplace since healthy workers are more productive, engaged, draw less on benefits, and have lower absenteeism and presentism rates.
Selected University Details
As one of Ontario’s fastest growing public colleges, Conestoga is known for its comprehensive range of career-focused educational programs. Established in 1967, the college advocates technology-enhanced learning, with emphasis on online and mobile learning platforms. With over 200 certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate programs in sought-after streams; many with co-op options, an education at Conestoga combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on training that equips students for professional success. Small class sizes ensure that each student gets individual attention, and the project-based learning curriculum ensures that graduates are job-ready on course completion. Popular programs at Conestoga include Graduate Certificates in Healthcare Administration, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness, and Gerontology, among others. Over 7,000 international students are enrolled in a wide variety of study programs, and you’ll feel right at home in the multicultural and diverse student population here!
Conestoga College
Canada
Duration : 1 year
Delivery mode : Online/on campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS overall 6.5 not less than 5.5
- Agregate 50% in Bachelors
View Details: https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/occupational-health-safety-and-wellness
Graduates are prepared for entry-level to mid-management positions in occupational health, safety, wellness, and health promotion in community organizations, private practices, learning institutions, government departments, and consulting firms. Career opportunities may include program specialist, wellness coordinator, health and safety coordinator, health promotion consultant and roles involving wellness program management.
- Minimum Level of Education Required: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Min GPA: 50.0%
- Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
