Worksite Health Promotion Certificate

Certificate
HEGIS #5299
Department Chairperson: Colleen Ferris
McDonough Sports Complex, Room 206, (518) 629-7372

The Worksite Health Promotion certificate is designed to enhance the educational opportunities of students and professionals in the field of health promotion and prevention at the worksite. Effective workplace programs which are health-focused and worker-centered have the potential to significantly benefit employers, employees, their families, and communities. Worksite health promotion has been proven to have a substantial impact on health care costs, absenteeism, workers compensation costs, and productivity.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
1 unit of lab science	Fall and Spring	Social Science, Humanities recommended

Total Credits Required: 24

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.

BIOL 125 Nutrition Credits: 3
EXER 100 Concepts of Exercise Training Credits: 3
HLTH 131 Stress and Health Credits: 1
HLTH 135 Self-Improvement Credits: 1
HLTH 140 Drug Studies: Intervention and Prevention Credits: 3
HLTH 150 Weight Management Credits: 2
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
HLTH 200 Foundations of Health Education Credits: 3
HLTH 210 Worksite Health Promotion Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 24

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

BIOL 125 Nutrition Credits: 3
HLTH 131 Stress and Health Credits: 1
HLTH 140 Drug Studies: Intervention and Prevention Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3

Term Total: 12

Second Term

EXER 100 Concepts of Exercise Training Credits: 3
HLTH 135 Self-Improvement Credits: 1
HLTH 150 Weight Management Credits: 2
HLTH 200 Foundations of Health Education Credits: 3
HLTH 210 Worksite Health Promotion Credits: 3