Program Requirements
To apply to the Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing, you must:
- Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Have a current and active RN license
- Hold a bachelor's degree
POST-BACHELOR'S CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING
If you're passionate about creating healthier work environments, promoting workplace wellness, and seeking to achieve career satisfaction with a work-life balance, then consider our post-baccalaureate certificate in Occupational Health Nursing (OHN).
New or experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) can unlock exciting opportunities through an OHN certification. Expand your knowledge by taking on crucial roles in developing and leading programs that advocate for employee health, manage employee cases, educate staff, promote healthy behaviors, and assist leadership in overall workplace health and safety. Join us for your next career adventure.
Full-time students may be eligible to receive full or partial financial support.
DISCOVER
- Examining and preparing students for various roles in OHN work, the OHN post-bachelor's curriculum preps nurses for board certification in occupational health nursing.
- Available online, students will complete the program in 5 courses.
- The program examines workplace hazards and prevention, risk management, occupational safety, and health programs and promotion.
- Learn from our experienced instructors who thoroughly understand the industry.
LEARN
The OHN post-bachelor's certificate will prepare nurses to perform:
- Nursing basics within the workplace
- Health promotion
- Health and safety assessments and management
- Case management
- Counseling and crisis management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Other activities related to managing the health of a workforce
ACHIEVE
- An OHN works in private companies, hospitals, clinics, labor organizations, consulting, academia, government agencies, construction, laboratories, manufacturing, and more.
- The American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (ABOHN) has approved our program to satisfy 2,000 of the 3,000 work-related hours required to apply for the certification exam.
- OHNs are employable and critically needed nationally.
BE THE NEXT
start your path to admissions today
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Step 1: Apply to WSU
This program is jointly offered by Weber State University, the University of Utah, and the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Enrollment is exclusively through Weber State University.
WSU is an open-enrollment university, you can apply anytime by visiting the link above. Don't forget, once a Wildcat always a Wildcat. If you've taken a WSU course in the past (including concurrently) please visit Return to Weber for more information.
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Step 2: Advisement
Once you have a W#, please set up an appointment with our Academic Advisor below for more information and opportunities.
They will provide you with critical information and assist with a curriculum plan to meet your career goals.
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Step 3: Registration
Visit Weber State University's Registration.
Find the next available semester to register for and double check your registration time through your e-weber portal.
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Courses and Cost
Required Courses
Students can complete the certificate in as few as 2 semesters, but may extend an additional year as needed.
You will sign up for the following Occupational Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) and Nursing (NRSG) courses:- NRSG 6010: Fundamentals of Occupational Nursing (3 credits; spring, summer and fall semesters)
- NRSG 6020: Occupational Health Nursing Role Development (3 credits; spring, summer and fall semesters)*
*requires NRSG 6010 as a prerequisite - OEHS 6370: Occupational Epidemiology (3 credits; fall semester with possible additional offerings)
- OEHS 6750: Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (3 credit; fall semester with possible additional offerings)
- OEHS 6760: Management and Administration of Occupational Environmental and Safety Programs (3 credits; spring semester with possible additional offerings)
Elective Courses
You will choose one of the following elective courses if you already have experience in one of the Required OEHS Courses listed above.
This will be discussed further with your advisor.- OEHS 6703: Clinical and Behavioral Aspects of Occupational Injuries and Diseases (3 credits)
- OEHS 6752: Introduction to Industrial and Environmental Toxicology and Physiology (3 credits)
Suggested Course Layout
Fall: NRSG 6010, OEHS 6760, & OEHS 6370
Spring: NRSG 6020 & OEHS 6750OR
Fall: NRSG 6010 & OEHS 6760
Spring: NRSG 6020, OEHS 6750, & OEHS 6370
Program Costs
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