California State University Dominguez Hills – Certificate of Completion in Safety and Security
California State University Dominguez Hills is offering a Certificate of Completion in Safety and Security. The Certificate of Completion in Safety and Security program provides managers and prospective managers who have both safety and security responsibilities within their organizations with practical, hands-on training in how to implement and maintain a safe and secure work environment. Classes are scheduled in the evenings and/or weekends to meet the needs of working adults.
Participants will learn to:
· Identify workplace security issues
· Manage security concerns
· Conduct accident/incident investigations
· Address issues related to terrorism, natural disasters and workplace violence
· Understand privacy and ethics considerations
The program is intended for individuals’ responsible or seeking responsibility for implementing and maintaining a safe and secure work environment including health and safety professionals, security personnel, managers, supervisors, human resource directors and risk managers.
Certificate Requirements
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of six required courses and one elective. Students not pursuing the certificate may take individual courses.
Certificate of Completion in Safety and Security Curriculum:
Required Courses
o Industrial Accident Investigation
o OSHA Law
o Recognition & Control of Workplace Hazards
o Introduction to Security Management
o Terrorism & Violence in the Workplace
o Security and Loss Prevention
Elective Courses
o Terrorist Acts & Natural Disasters
o Special Topics
This program is recognized and approved by the California Society of Safety & Security Professionals. Courses are offered for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Nationally recognized standards govern attendance requirements to earn CEU credit. California State University Dominguez Hills is granted regional accreditation by the Western Association for Accreditation of Colleges (WASC).
For more information:
Contact: Charles Hunt
Program Director, Environmental & Occupational Health, Safety & Security
College of Extended and International Education
California State University Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Ph: 310-243-2336
Email:
Additional Information: http://www.csudh.edu/extension/safandsec.htm
Additional Phone: 310-243-3737
Update: 1/5/10
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