Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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 University of Alberta is excited to introduce the Professional Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety program. This new professional diploma program will expand and build upon the OHS Certificate program and foster a deeper knowledge and skill set for health and safety professionals.

This part-time program is offered at the Faculty of Extension in a face-to-face format, allowing for the best opportunity for in-depth conversations with instructors, as well as a unique opportunity to meet and study with health and safety peers. 

The Professional Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety program is designed for health and safety professionals who want to leverage their existing OHS certificate and previous work experience into an advanced credential. Students in the Professional Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety will come from diverse workplace sectors that deal with health and safety, and will hold many varied job positions. The Professional Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety program meets the educational criteria for the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.