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Technical Programs
in Environmental Health and Safety Technology

As a result of a growing awareness of environmental hazards and the need to comply with governmental regulation of environmental issues, many businesses and industries need workers who have technical expertise in environmental health. Workers are also needed to help address safety issues and prevent accidents or other problems that can cause injuries and cost money. To help meet these employment needs, the Division of Business and Technology offers a diploma, a certificate, and two technical competency areas in the environmental health and safety technology field.


Technical Diploma in Quality Environmental Health and Safety Leadership
Students may enroll in the Technical Diploma Program in Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Leadership after completing the Certificate Program in Environmental Health and Safety Technology. The diploma focuses on acquiring research, management and leadership skills.
 

Course Course Title Sem. Hrs.
Certificate in Technical Studies*   * 33
Forensic Science 1102 Hazardous Materials 3
Forensic Science 1103 Advanced Hazardous Materials 3
Fire Science 2010 Loss Control Engineering 3
Management 2820 Quality Management: ISO 9001 3
Fire Science 2100 or Forensic
Science 2200
Computer Applications in Emergency Services or Technology for Emergency Services 3
Fire Science 2515 DOT Regulations 3
Total Semester Hours   51
* See below for the curricula for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Environmental Health and Safety Technology.


Certificate of Technical Studies in Environmental and Safety Technology
After fully completing one Technical Competency Area in either environmental compliance or safety compliance, students may enter the Environmental and Safety Technology Certificate of Technical Studies Program. The Environmental Health and Safety Technology CTS program is designed to provide the student with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills to help organizations comply with current OSHA and EPA regulations.

Course Course Title Sem. Hrs.
TCA in Environmental Compliance*   * 15
TCA in Safety Compliance*   *9
Management 2810 Contingency Planning 3
Finance 2259 Risk Management 3
Management 2251 or 2260 Supervision or Human Resources Management 3
Total Semester Hours   33
* See below for the curricula for the TCA in Environmental Compliance and the TCA in Safety Compliance. Forensic Science 2002 and Fire Science 2410 are included in both the Environmental Compliance TCA and the Safety Compliance TCA, so the two TCAs together constitute 24 credits.


Technical Competency Area in Environmental Compliance
The Environmental Compliance Technical Competency Area assembles the elements of environmental health science, law, environmental monitoring, and emergency response to releases of hazardous materials into a cohesive package for educational and skill development of personnel who are working or may work with hazardous materials, chemical waste, and/or hazardous substances.

Course Course Title Sem. Hrs.
Forensic Science 2002 HAZWOPER Management 3
Fire Science 2410 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 3
Fire Science 2710 Environmental Law 3
Fire Science 2720 Environmental Regulations 3
Fire Science 2730 Environmental Management Systems 3
Total Semester Hours   15


Technical Competency Area in Safety Compliance
The Safety Compliance Technical Competency Area assembles the elements of industrial health law, standards and rules, and safety management into a cohesive package for educational and skill development of personnel who want to gain competency in OSHA regulations or who want to acquire a broad knowledge of safety theory, principles, practices, and future trends.

Course Course Title Sem. Hrs.
Forensic Science 2002 HAZWOPER Management 3
Fire Science 2410 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 3
Fire Science 2610 Occupational Safety and Health Law 3
Fire Science 2620 OSHA Regulations 3
Fire Science 2630 Safety Management 3
Total Semester Hours   15

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