Three reasons to study with UFred
Career transformation
Develop skills and knowledge that will help prepare you for new jobs, promotions, and salary raises.
Build your own schedule
Study from anywhere, anytime, with 24/7 access to our virtual campus and learning materials.
Applied-practice studies
Immediately implement what you learn at your current workplace and make a real impact.
About the UFred Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Programs
The UFred Occupational Health & Safety Cluster offers online:
Associate Degree
Certificate
Diploma
In addition to specialized courses.
Founded in 2005 to offer education opportunities for professionals looking to level up their careers, UFred has helped thousands of graduates break new professional grounds.
Study your way
At UFred, your studies are designed to match your life:
No need to travel
Instructor-led but independent
Pay-per-course model
Robust online support systems
All of your studies will take place online, through our virtual campus.
That’s where you’ll interact with your peers and instructors and submit your assignments.
Transform your career with education –
Without putting your life on hold.
UFred Occupational Health & Safety programs
Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems
Certificate & Diploma in Integrated Disability Management
Certificates in Ergonomics
Certificates in Psychological Health & Safety
Accredited education, recognized for excellence
Our programs have been fully accredited by the Province of New Brunswick since 2007.
Benefit from our commitment to innovative education, which has been recognized by numerous awards over the years from bodies like Course Compare, the Globe and Mail, and Maclean’s Magazine.
Affordable fees
High-quality education at an affordable price: being an online student saves you time and money.
Leading OHS education
Learn from professors with years of professional safety instruction and consultation experience.
Support at every step
Get the same services any other student has: office hours, guidance and library access, 100% online.
Your pathway to a CRSP or CRST designation
If you’re looking to get certified as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), our OHS programs provide you with the necessary education to earn these certifications through the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.
Associate Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (AOHS): meets the education requirements for CRSP certification
Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems (COHSES): meets the education requirements for CRST certification
For more details, request your brochure or visit our program page.
What our students say
“To be able to learn more and apply the things I have learned in the whole program and be guided through the project by an experienced and known safety professional in Canada is an honour to be a part of.”
-Kimberly Ann Valdez, Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems (COHSES) student