Advance Your Career in Occupational Safety

Progress from associate to bachelor’s level, gaining advanced skills in workplace safety, health regulations, and risk management for leadership opportunities.

Expand Your Role in Workplace Safety

This program is designed for professionals and graduates holding an associate degree who wish to deepen their knowledge and secure higher-level safety roles. It provides advanced expertise in hazard control, occupational health, regulatory compliance, and organizational safety leadership. Graduates are prepared for positions such as safety manager, occupational health specialist, compliance coordinator, or risk management consultant. With industries prioritizing worker well-being and legal compliance, demand for qualified safety leaders continues to rise. This degree not only strengthens your career credentials but also opens opportunities for professional advancement across manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and corporate environments.

Detailed Information About The Course

Fundamentals of Loss Control

This course creates an understanding of the principles of building construction and its impact on firefighting strategy. This course explains building materials and processes that are involved in the construction of structures and provides you with the knowledge required to operate safely and effectively within residential or commercial buildings.

Introduction to Safety & Risk Analysis

This course covers the acquisition of appropriate reliability modeling and risk analysis tools to complement the basic and specific engineering knowledge for the technological area of application. This course provides an introduction to the principal concepts and issues related to the safety of modern industrial activities.

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

This course provides practical information regarding technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues, covering crucial topics like organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating occupational safety programs and procedures.

Introduction to Fire Sciences

This course covers experimental data relevant to the understanding of fire behavior of materials and appeals to all those working in fire safety engineering and related disciplines.

Introduction to Rescue Techniques

This course covers all types of fires. It is organized to present the theory and application of firefighting principles from the development to the extinguishment phase; it stresses on the importance of safety for firefighters

Basic Human Physiology

This course progresses from the important overview relationships of organ system physiology down to the tissue, cellular, and subcellular level. This course will teach you on how you can trace arteries, veins, and nerves through their courses and bifurcations.

Legal Perspective of Safety & Health

This course addresses the growing interest in the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of integrating care into conventional clinical settings. Topics of this course include Race Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Physical Fitness, Critical Incident Stress Management, and Arbitration/Mediation.

Introduction to Hazardous Materials

This course addresses the specific needs of firefighters and other professionals who deal with hazardous materials. This course encompasses the key aspects of safely handling hazardous materials and the response actions to be implemented during terrorist activity, hazardous transportation mishaps and other disasters.

Introduction to Industrial Ergonomics

This course explores the “why” and “how” of human engineering/ergonomics. It deals with how the human body works and interacts with environment. Ergonomic models, methods and approaches are also detailed in this course. It discusses why and how to use ergonomics in workplace.

Special Topics in Occupational Safety

This course is a great tool as it goes to great lengths to stress steps that can be taken to improve the safety of individuals not only in home, but also in workplace, and on road. Natural and man-made disasters, safety and care procedures are a highlight of this course.

Fundamental of Occupational Safety

This course provides you with the most current information available on a wide range of topics. Topics covered include workers' compensation, fault tree analysis, hearing protection, environmental protection, and fire protection, planning for emergencies, behavioral approaches, crisis interventions and social interventions.

Principles of Risk Management

This course blends basic risk management and insurance principles with consumer considerations. It provides even more flexibility in its organization by giving an overview of the insurance industry first, before discussing specific plans. Course discusses in details about the different insurance plans prevailing in financial markets.

Basics of Human Anatomy

This course covers the specific details and composition of a human body. It will enable you to develop a foundation of basic concepts and essential knowledge, and master terminology and principles important to an understanding of the human body.

Introduction to Fire Safety

This course offers a range of information on fire prevention history, education, organization, practices, and careers. It includes up-to-the-minute coverage of incident effectiveness, building construction, fire department’s structure and functions, and techniques and methods used to prevent or control fire loss.

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Graduates past year

78%

Received Financial Assistance

90+

Job Opportunities

42

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Why Choose Us

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Flexible Learning Experience

We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Expert Faculty & Support

Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

We’ve Got Your Back, Every Step of the Way

At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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Make Quality Education Affordable

We believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$18,480

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

What Our Students Say

From classroom learning to career breakthroughs, our students have seen it all. Their success stories highlight the impact of our teaching, support, and industry preparation.

“This course gave me a strong foundation and the flexibility to learn at my own pace. The faculty support was amazing!”
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Fundamentals of loss control

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Loads and other forces
    Plans and codes
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Building materials: stone, masonry, steel, concrete, and wood
    Building components
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Building systems
    Building construction types
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Trusses
    Size-up
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Collapse
    Command of collapse incidents

Introduction to safety & risk analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Firefighter orientation
    Firefighter safety and health
    Fire behavior
    Building construction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Firefighter personal protective equipment
    Portable fire extinguishers
    Ropes and knots
    Rescue and extrication
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Forcible entry
    Ground ladders
    Ventilation
    Water supply
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire hose
    Fire streams
    Fire control
    Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Loss control
    Protecting fire scene evidence
    Fire department communications
    Fire prevention and public education
    Basic prehospital emergency medical care for firefighters
    Introduction to hazardous materials
    Operations at haz mat incidents

Introduction to occupational safety and health

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Safety movement, then and now
    Accidents and their effects
    Theories of accident causation
    Roles and professional certifications for safety and health professionals
    Safety, culture, and competition in the global marketplace
    The osha act, standards, and liability
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Worker and rsquo;s compensation
    Accident investigation and reporting
    Product safety and liability
    Ergonomics: musculoskeletal disorders - msds- and cumulative trauma disorders -ctds-
    Stress and safety
    Safety and health training
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Violence in the workplace
    Mechanical hazards and safeguarding
    Falling, impact, acceleration, lifting, and vision hazards
    Hazards of temperature extremes
    Pressure hazards
    Electrical hazards
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire hazards and life safety
    Industrial hygiene, toxic substances, and confined spaces
    Radiation hazards: ionizing and non-ionizing
    Noise and vibration hazards
    Computers, automation, and robots
    Bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparing for emergencies and terrorism
    Ethics and safety
    Hazard analysis, prevention, and management
    Promoting safety and health
    Environmental safety, environmental management, and iso 14000
    Tsm: total safety management
    Establishing a safety-friendly corporate culture

Introduction to fire sciences

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    The elementary chemistry of combustion.
    The nature and behavior of fire.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Combustion properties of liquid and gaseous fuels.
    Combustion properties of solid fuels.
    Sources of ignition.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Structure fires and their investigation.
    Grass and wildland fires and their investigation.
    Automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electrical causes of fire.
    Clothing and fabric fires.
    Explosions and explosive combustion.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical fires and hazardous materials.
    Laboratory services.
    Fire-related deaths and injuries.
    Arson as a crime.

Introduction to rescue techniques

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    One. fire chemistry, behavior and extinguishment
    Two. fire ground tactical tasks
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Three. the model incident command system ands firefighter safety
    Four. fireground planning and tactics
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Five. fire ground operations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Six. fires in buildings
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Seven. fires in mobile equipment
    Eight. special interest fires

Basic human physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The science of psychology.
    How psychologists do research.
    Evolution, genes, and behavior.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Neurons, hormones, and the brain.
    Body rhythms and mental states.
    Sensation and perception.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and conditioning.
    Behavior in social and cultural context.
    Thinking and intelligence.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Memory.
    Emotion.
    Motivation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theories of personality.
    Development over the lifespan.
    Health, stress and coping.
    Psychological disorders.
    Approaches to treatment and therapy.

Legal perspective of safety & health

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - american legal system
    - line of duty deaths / safety:
    Homeland security:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - incident command:
    - emergency vehicle operations
    - employment litigation:
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    - sexual harassment:
    - race discrimination
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - americans with disabilities act
    - family medical leave act
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - fair labor standards act
    - adrug-free workplace:
    - ems / hipaa
    - physical fitness
    - critical incident stress management
    - discipline:
    - arbitration / mediation
    - a legislative process:

Introduction to hazardous materials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Course introduction
    Awareness review
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Protective clothing and equipment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Termination procedures
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Safety at hazmat incidents
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Conclusion

Introduction to Industrial ergonomics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The anatomical and mechanical structure of the human body.
    How the body does its work.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    How the mind works.
    Human senses.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    How the body interacts with the environment.
    Body rhythms, work schedules, and effects of alcohol.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Designing to fit the moving body.
    The office -computer- workstation.
    Selection, design, and arrangement of controls and displays.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Designing for special populations.
    Why and how to do ergonomics.

Special Topics in Occupational Safety

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What is safety?
    Safety analysis: a statistical approach
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    When an emergency occurs
    Home safety
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Fire safety
    Personal protection and firearm safety
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Motor vehicle and pedestrian safety
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Occupational safety
    Natural and man-made disasters
    Recreational safety
    School safety

Fundamental of occupational safety

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accident losses.
    Liabilities and safety legislation.
    Workers' compensation.
    Oshact and its administration.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Standards, codes, and other safety documents.
     6. engineers and safety.
    Management and its responsibilities.
    The changing roles of safety personnel.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Personnel.
    Appraising plant safety.
    Hazards and their control.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning for emergencies.
    Accident investigations.
    Safety analysis.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mechanical injuries.
    Work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
    Heat and temperature.
    Pressure hazards.
    Electrical hazards.
    Fires and fire suppression.
    Explosions and explosives.
    Hazards of toxic materials.
    Environments.
    Confined space entry.
    Radiation.
    Vibration and noise.

Principles of Risk management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Risk in our society
    Insurance and risk
    Introduction to risk management
    Advanced topics in risk management
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Types of insurers and marketing systems
    Financial operations of insurers
    Government regulation of insurance
    Analysis of insurance contracts
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Life insurance
    Life insurance contractual provisions
    Buying life insurance
    Individual health insurance coverages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Employee benefits: group life and health insurance
    Employee benefits: retirement plans
    The liability risk
    Homeowners insurance, section ii
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Auto insurance and society
    Other property and liability insurance coverages
    Commercial liability insurance
    Crime insurance and surety bonds

Basics of Human Anatomy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to anatomy and physiology
    The chemical level of organization
    Cell structure and function
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The tissue level of organization
    The integumentary system
    The skeletal system
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The muscular system
    The nervous system
    The general and special senses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The endocrine system
    The cardiovascular system: blood
    The cardiovascular system: the heart
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The cardiovascular system: blood vessels and circulation
    The lymphatic system and immunity
    The respiratory system
    The digestive system

Introduction to Fire Safety

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cost of accidents: why safety is important.
    Roles of construction personnel in safety and health.
    Accident causation theories.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ethics and safety.
    Osha compliance.
    Subparts a-e and related safety practices.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Subparts f-j and related safety practices.
    Subparts p-u and related safety practices.
    Subparts v-z and related safety practices.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Construction safety and health: program and policies.
    Job safety and hazard analysis.
    Accident investigation, reporting and record keeping.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Emergency response plan.
    Total safety management -tsm-.
    Preventing violence in the workplace.
    Bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.
    Stress in the workplace.
    Environmental safety: iso 14000.