Certification: Certified Safety and Health Specialist

521 Lancaster Ave. Richmond, KY 40475

The EKU Certified Safety and Health Specialist Program is designed for safety and health professionals who have at least five years of experience and wish to obtain in-depth professional development in the field. The Certificate Program provides a well-rounded customized learning experience consisting of Required Core Courses and elective courses in General Industry and/or Construction. Students completing the program must complete at least 100 contact hours to receive the Specialist Certificate.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.