OHS Academic Programs Approved for CRSP Eligibility

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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.

Applications for the CRSP certification received on or after July 1 2018 are required to have the following:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (4-year) in any field OR a 2-year diploma (or certificate) (900-hour or 60 credit) in occupational health and safety or a closely related field from a recognized academic institution. 
  • At least four (4) years of experience where occupational health and safety is at least 50%, preventative, professional level with breadth and depth of health and safety duties.

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)

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

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
The University of Alberta Professional Diploma is equivalent to 60 credits and is therefore eligible for the CRSP certification. 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

  • Executive MBA with a specialty stream in Health & Safety Leadership Executive MBA HS Leadership
  • CRSP Pathway CHSEP/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 credits obtained through the Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Processes (CHSEP) and the Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM). In development are several new modules and courses, including ones specific to fire safety, leadership and communications, allowing the combined programs to reach the 900 hours of required study for the exam. (for courses taken after September 1, 2017). Based on the preliminary information available to the BCRSP, the University of Fredericton CHSEP/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. University of Fredericton CRSP Pathway

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