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Occupational health and safety

We have been offering Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training since 2001 and are a leader in online OHS education.

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Develop the competencies needed to be effective in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Occupational Health & Safety programs and systems in your workplace. The Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (COHS) program consists of 11 courses designed to map to the domains and their associated competencies as identified in the 2020 BCRSP Examination Blueprint.

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$595 (no HST) per course

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The Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (DOHS) is an advanced, online program has been designed for OHS leaders, and emerging leaders, who hold a UNB approved certificate in OHS or a professional designation such as the CRST® or CRSP®.

Broaden your skills and knowledge in health and safety with a combination of courses in leadership, business, management, and specialized technical topics. This program consists of 10 courses (four required core courses and six technical electives).

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The Certificate in Safety Leadership (CSL) helps participants through the development of specific skills, knowledge, and abilities required to gain influence, build consensus, and successfully create positive change in the organizations where they work. This program is comprised of three courses, each with five online learning modules.

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$550 (no HST) per course

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The Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership (CPSL) is a three-course program that has been designed to equip leaders with the skills and insight needed to identify mental risks and reduce mental harms in the workplace. This program is engaging, incorporating a wide variety of relevant articles, white papers, assessments, video lectures, and more.

This certificate program includes three courses. You can register for the full certificate or an individual course.

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Our CRST® and CRSP® Exam Prep courses are ideal for anyone planning to write the CRST® or CRSP® examination with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. These courses provide you with an intense review of the nine domains described in the BCRSP 2020 Examination Blueprint and offer practice exams, instructional support, study tips, and exam writing techniques.

$550 (+HST)

1-888-259-4222 (Option 1)
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Workplace wellness

We offer online health and wellness courses and programs to provide you with the tools necessary to manage stress and mental health issues, both personally and professionally.

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Many people have never learned how to cope effectively, but the good news is coping skills are teachable. Pathway to Coping provides an opportunity for individuals to develop their coping skills utilizing a structured developmental program.

$119.50 (+HST)

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Mental health concerns are on the rise in Canada. The Mental Fitness Practice online course is an opportunity for you to develop the foundational knowledge and insight required to create your mental fitness plan.

$59.50 (+HST)

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In Canada, cannabis is legal. Make sure your organization is informed. We're proud to offer two online courses on Cannabis in the Workplace.

Cannabis: An Employee's Perspective is entirely online and covers the basics employees need to know regarding cannabis and the workplace. Employers can use this course as an Occupational Health and Safety compliance step.

Cannabis: A Manager's Perspective provides managers with an integrated model for how to effectively support and manage employees in the workplace who may be impaired due to cannabis or other drugs.

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Positive Workplace Culture (PWC) is an online, self-paced professional training course designed to equip you with the skills to train others in Positive Workplace Practices (PWP), which will help to promote enhanced employee well-being, engagement, and team performance.

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$120 (plus HST)

1-888-259-4222 (Option 1)
customerservice@unb.ca

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