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If you are an OHS program director and would like to learn more about your 900-hour 2-year OHS program being added to this list, please contact the BCRSP office for information.
Effective July 1, 2018 the eligibility criteria to apply for the CRSP certification changed.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (4-year degree or for Quebec 3-year+CEGEP)) in any field* OR a 2-year diploma (or certificate) (minimum of 900 hours or 60 credits) in occupational health and safety or equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
- 48 months of professional level OHS experience obtained within the last 72 months (minimum of 900 hours/calendar year of practice in OHS)
Eligible OHS College/University Programs Effective July 1, 2018
Academy Canada
Occupational Health & Safety Diploma
Academy Canada Program
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Occupational Health & Safety Diploma
BCIT Diploma Program
Cambrian College
Workplace Safety and Prevention Technician Diploma
Cambrian Diploma Program
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)
CBU BHSc
CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
Environnement, Hygiène et Sécurité au Travail
Diploma
College of the North Atlantic
Post Diploma in OHS
The College of the North Atlantic, Safety Engineering Technology (Post Diploma) program, completed after a 3-year diploma from a recognized college/or a degree form a recognized University. This full-time, classroom, [co-op option] program qualifies for the CRSP eligibility criteria after July 1, 2018. An applicant will be required to submit both transcripts (3-year diploma & post-diploma). Program is not currently being offered.
Columbia Southern University (USA)
- Associate of Science in Occupational Safety & Health CSU Associate Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health CSU BSc. Degree
- Master of Science in OHS CSU MSc Degree
Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, Université du Québec
Maîtrise en Génie des Risques en Santé et Sécurité du Travail
Herzing College, Occupational Health & Safety Officer
https://www.herzing.ca/winnipeg/training/occupational-health-and-safety/
Program is offered at Winnipeg, MB, Cambridge, Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario campuses
Holland College Occupational Health & Safety Technology Certificate
http://www.hollandcollege.com/programs/Occupational%20Health%20and%20Safety%20Technology.html
Keyin College
Occupational Health & Safety Diploma
Keyin Diploma Program
Lambton College
Workplace Safety and Prevention Technician Diploma
Lamton Diploma Program
Langara College
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Diploma
Langara Diploma
Marine Institute at Memorial University
Bachelor in Maritime Studies (Safety Mangement)
McGill University
Master Degree in Occupational Health Science
McGill MSc
Memorial University
Masters in Occupational Health and Safety
Memorial MOHS
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Occupational Health & Safety Diploma
NAIT Diploma Program
Nova Scotia Community College
Occupational Health & Safety Diploma
NSCC Diploma Program
Red River College
OHS Certificate - for those students enrolled after October 2017
Red River College Program
Ryerson University
- BASc: Occupational and Public Health: Occupational Health and Safety Ryerson University BASc
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety + Certificate in Advanced Safety Management + Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Leadership For more information click here.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
OHS Certificate - for those graduates after July 1, 2017. Effective July 1st, 2017 they are only offering the 906 hr program. Saskatchewan Polytechnic OHS Certificate
Seneca College
Workplace Safety and Prevention Diploma
University of Alberta
CRSP Pathway: The University of Alberta (UofA) has mapped out a CRSP Eligibility Pathway. UofA students who wish to obtain the necessary educational prerequisites for eligibility for the CRSP designation will now be able to combine the UofA's OHS Certificate and the UofA's Professional Diploma in OHS allowing the combined programs to reach the 60 credits for academic eligibility. Based on the preliminary information available to the BCRSP, the University of Alberta's Diploma Pathway Program offers part-time, f2f/blended/online, designed to qualify for the CRSP eligibility criteria after July 1, 2018. As this program is offered in a modular approach, it may be appropriate for students looking to bridge their existing OHS academic qualification to a CRSP eligible qualification. Professional Diploma in OHS
University of British Columbia
Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
UBC Masters of Science in OEH
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary has developed stackable certificates that upon completion of all, are equivalent to 60 credits and are therefore eligible for the CRSP certification. University of Calgary OHS Diploma
University of Fredericton
- CRSP Pathway CHSEP/SHEM or COHSES/SHEM: The University of Fredericton (UFred) has mapped out a CRSP Eligibility Pathway. UFred students who wish to obtain the necessary educational prerequisites for eligibility for the CRSP designation will now be able to combine the UFred Certificate (CHSEP or COHSES) and the Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) allowing the combined programs to reach the 900 hours for academic eligibility. (for courses taken after September 1, 2017). Based on the preliminary information available to the BCRSP, the University of Fredericton CHSEP/SHEM or COHSES/SHEM CRSP Pathway Program offered part-time, online, is designed to qualify for the CRSP eligibility criteria after July 1, 2018. As this program is offered in a modular approach, it may be appropriate for students looking to bridge their existing OHS academic qualification to a CRSP eligible qualification..
Université de Montréal
University of New Brunswick
COHS/DOHS
The University of New Brunswick has mapped a CRSP Eligibility Pathway that is a combination of the COHS/DOHS (for courses taken after October 1, 2017). Based on the information available to the BCRSP, the University of New Brunswick COHS/DOHS CRSP Pathway Program offered part-time, online, may qualify for the CRSP eligibility criteria after July 1, 2018. As this program is offered in a modular approach, it may be appropriate for students looking to bridge their existing OHS academic qualification to a CRSP eligible qualification. For more information contact the University of New Brunswick at ohsinfo@unb.ca or call 1-888-259-4222.
University of Toronto
Master of Health Science in Occupational and Environmental Health
MPH
University of Victoria
Environmental and Occupational Health Certificate
University of Victoria's EOH certificate, completed after a university degree would qualify. An applicant will be required to submit both transcripts (degree & certificate program) UVic EOH Post-Graduate Certificate
Western University
Post Degree Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Western University's Diploma in OHS Management, completed after a university degree qualifies for the CRSP application. An applicant will be required to submit both transcripts (degree & diploma program) Western University Diploma in OHS Management