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If you choose to continue to pursue opportunities in the Health, Safety and Environmental Technology (HSET) field, you may want to consider professional certification in your particular area of expertise. 

In the safety field, the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Associate Safety Professional (ASP) are the designations many safety professionals carry.  If you have earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in HSET or a Baccalaureate degree in any subject, you may meet the educational requirements for the ASP and CSP certification process.  For further information on ASP and CSP certification, contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, 217-359-9263.

In the environmental field, the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is the designation many environmental professionals carry.  All candidates for the CHMM certification must have a Baccalaureate degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.  The Associate of Applied Science degree in HSET from Scott Community College meets a portion of this requirement.  For further information on the CHMM certification, contact the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, 301-984-8969. 

You may also consider the Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification.  The OHST program established standards for individuals who otherwise may not qualify for full-time, professional certifications, such as the CSP or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).  As an OHST candidate, you may substitute college education for some or the entire experience requirement. 

The Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST) has granted graduates of our program a waiver of requirements toward the OHST certification.  The HSET program meets the requirement for having coverage in three of the five subject areas.  The other two areas may be covered through earning an Associates of Applied Science degree. 

Completion of the HSET program also leads to a waiver of ¾ years of experience toward the OHST certification.  For more information on the OHST certification, contact CCHEST, 217-359-2686.

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