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What credits are courses eligible for?

All of the Occupational Health and Safety Department courses at UC San Diego Extension, including the OTIEC courses, offer several types of academic and industry credit. The general key for calculating credits is: (see table in catalog on page 39). Will request from Creative.

What about the Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Credit?

These credits apply to the "Laws and Regulations" course only. Please email oshatraining@ucsd.edu for advising.

What is the Refund policy?

Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the course start date to be eligible for a refund. Students who do not show up for class will not be refunded. Email oshatraining@ucsd.edu for the student petition form. In the unlikely event that UC San Diego cancels a course, students will receive a full refund.

How can I get a $50 discount?

A $50 discount may be applied to the first 10 students who enroll in a course up to 30 days prior to the start date. To take advantage of this offer, students must enroll online and use discount code OSHAEarly when submitting payment.

Who is eligible for a 10% discount?

Students eligible for a 10% discount (valid any time prior to course start date) are:

• Active military (email military ID to unex-reg@ucsd.edu
)
• Federal and state OSHA employees (email oshatraining@ucsd.edu
for approval)
• Companies enrolling five or more employees into the same course are eligible for a 10% discount

Discounts exclude OSHA 502 and OSHA 503 trainer update courses (which have already been discounted) and one- or two-day courses. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer.

Is Financial Assistance Available?

Private student loans are available. For information on loans and other financial resources, please visit extension.ucsd.edu/financial

I have a bachelor's degree and am employed. Would a certificate program benefit me?

Yes, certificate programs offer concentrated study in areas directly applicable to many jobs and can add breadth and depth to your existing knowledge and skills. Completion of a certificate program can help you make the transition to a new career.

Can I take courses without being registered in a certificate program?

It is highly recommended to enroll in a certificate program once you have determined which program is appropriate for you. From the date of your registration in the certificate program, you have five years to complete the required coursework.

How many credits do I need to earn for a certificate?

• PSHO: A minimum of 22.5 units
• SHS: 11.5 units
• PCOSH: A single certificate in Construction or General Industry requires 24 units of credit. The dual certificate requires 35 units.

Which course should I take first? (PSHO and PCOSH Certificates)

If you are new to UCSD we recommend you begin your coursework with:

• OSHA 510 - OS&H Standards for the Construction Industry, or
• OSHA 511 - OS&H Standards for General Industry

you have completed one of the Prerequisite courses above and have a minimum of 5 years in occupational health and safety, you are then qualified to become an Outreach Trainer. You can then complete either of the following:

• OSHA 500 - Trainer Course in OS&H Standards for the Construction Industry
• OSHA 501 - Trainer Course in OS&H Standards for General Industry

Which course should I take first? (SHS Certificate)

It is recommended that you begin your coursework with:

• OSHA 510 - OS&H Standards for the Construction Industry, or
• OSHA 511 - OS&H Standards for General Industry

In what order should I take the courses after finishing the fundamental OSHA courses?

There is no required order to the coursework. Once you have completed the prerequisites or foundational courses you can take any course in your area of interest.

How much does the certificate program cost?

There is a $95 non-refundable certificate fee to register in the certificate program; however there is no application fee. For individual course fees, see the details associated with each course. Add the costs of all the courses you need to complete the program to estimate the total program costs. You pay for the courses as you take them.

How do I register for a certificate program?

Register for your certificate program online by clicking the Register Now button on the individual certificate program page, or choose one of the following options:

• Phone: (800) 358-9206 - Press Option 1
• Fax: (858) 246-1031
• Mail your enrollment and payment to:
  Training Institute Education Center
  <6256>Greenwich Dr.
  Diego, CA 92122

How how long do I have to finish a certificate?

Students have five (5) years to complete all coursework towards a Specialized or Professional Certificate. The five years begins on the date of the first UCSD OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) course taken and applied to the certificate requirements.

Can I transfer or substitute credits?

• Students may transfer or substitute a maximum of two (2) authorized numbered OTIEC courses for the Professional Certificates. Prerequisite courses for the PSHO Certificate are included in this policy. The OSHA 500 and OSHA 501 trainer courses are not allowed to be transferred into the PSHO Certificate.
• Students may transfer or substitute a maximum of one (1) authorized numbered OTIEC course for the SHS Specialized Certificate.
• Appropriate transcripts and copies of official OSHA Training Institute Education Center certificates must be forwarded to the UCSD OSHA Training Institute Education Center.
• Email oshatraining@ucsd.edu for questions.