ABOUT IASHEP
The International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) offers a broad selection of accredited professional certifications for Safety, Health and Environmental professionals worldwide.
IASHEP operates as an independent professional credentialing organization that is not affiliated with any other membership group, association, or lobbying body. IASHEP follows the American National Standards Institute - ANSI / IACET 1-2018 Standard for Continuing Education and Training and the International Standards Organization (ISO 17024) professional accreditation standards.
Although not required under any laws or regulations to issue professional certification, IASHEP is currently working with IACET to become accredited under thier program.
What is IACET? IACET stands for International Association for Continuing Education and Training. They created the first original Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and they are also responsible for the creation and maintenance of the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. Like International Association of Safety, Health & Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) IACET uses the ANSI/IACET Standard, in-depth research on the learning process and a nationwide network of experts to help continuing education and training providers to develop a framework for continuous improvement and a superior learning experience.
IASHEP promotes quality in the field of continuing education and training. This includes both traditional and virtual learning experiences. A CEU is defined as 10 contact hours of a continuing education or training experience that has responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
IASHEP believes in providing professional certifications and courses that meet both ANSI/IACET and International Standards Organization (ISO 17024) standards.
IASHEP offers courses across nine internationally-recognized categories:
- Learning Outcomes
- Assessment of Learning Outcomes
- Organization, Responsibility, and Control
- Planning and Instructional Personnel
- Learning Environment and Support Systems
- Evaluation of Learning Events
- Needs Analysis
- Content and Instructional Requirements
- Awarding the IACET CEU and Maintaining Learner Records
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The purpose of quality education should be to improve human performance through knowledge, skills and attitudes. The IASHEP certification program is organized around research-based practices that have been proven effective in addressing identified individual, organizational and/or societal needs.
CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES - WHAT WE OFFER
- Evaluate and certify and re-certify the competency of the International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) qualified practitioners engaged in professional practice in their area of expertise.
- Raise the competency level of International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) members by encouraging the use of management, leadership, effective communication, and system principles to improve their professional practice.
- Provide “status and recognition” to International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) professionals and certified practitioners who meet and maintain certification requirements.
- Facilitate the exchange the "ideas and lessons learned" of our Members and Applicants of the International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) to improve the professions in which we issue credentials.
- The International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) will continue to promote the importance of professional education and collaboration in all certification areas.
- Evaluate and certify and re-certify the competency of the International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) qualified practitioners engaged in professional practice in their area of expertise.
- Raise the competency level of International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) members by encouraging the use of management, leadership, effective communication, and system principles to improve their professional practice.
- Provide “status and recognition” to International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) professionals and certified practitioners who meet and maintain certification requirements.
- Facilitate the exchange the "ideas and lessons learned" of our Members and Applicants of the International Association of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) to improve the professions in which we issue credentials. educational service safety courses
military, military veterans & first responders
Additional Information
IASHEP’S MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS
The International Association of Safety, Health & Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) acknowledge the sacrifices made by women and men who serve our country in the military or as a first responder. We are honored to be able to offer members and students in all branches of the United States Military or First Responders a 25% tuition discount, which applies to our membership application and our online professional development courses. This discount also applies to Military Reservist and National Guardsmen on active-duty and military personnel who have left the military service. Proof of serving our great country is required are covered in the same manner. Proof of serving our country requires a copy of your DD-214 or other recognized government identification cards like as Department of Veterans Affairs medical card. Or proof of your Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating.
Special Discounts A 25% discount is offered to military veterans who have a service connected disability of 10% to 40%
A 50% discount is offered to military veterans who have a service connected disability of 50% or higher.
The discount is our way of saying "thank you" for your service to our country. To assist you in achieving your civilian career goals in a way that will lessen the burden on your family, the International Association of Safety, Health & Environmental Professionals (IASHEP) military tuition discount* to active duty and reserve U.S. service members and their spouses.
The International Association of Safety, Health & Environmental Professionals (IASHEP), offers a variety of certified specialty designations programs that will immediately impact your military career or civilian profession.
Our International Association of Safety, Health & Environmental Professionals (IASHEP), programs increase your opportunities for promotion into leadership roles and boost your future earning capacity. You can pursue the certified program that will help you achieve your career goals. In addition to our military tuition discount, benefits offered through the G.I. Bill and student loans may be available to help you with affording the costs of your education. Are You Eligible? No matter where you are, at home or abroad, you can apply for and access the International Association of Safety, Health & Environmental Professionals (IASHEP), certified programs with a computer and an internet connection.
Active duty and military reservists/National Guard must provide proof of military service. Military spouses must provide dependent ID card or sponsor's DoD ID card with expiration date. Retired or members who have served in the United States Military Service or First Responders must also provide evidence of serving our great country or communities.
To receive these discount’s you must make our Director of Membership Development Mr. Thomas Etter tetter@iashep.org aware that you meet the requirements for discount by giving him this discount code “ISERVEDUSA” Notice: Should you not make this code available at the time of enrollment, then no discounts will be given since IASHEP has a large number of inquiries and it would be impossible to track everyone applying for these discounts.
For more information about our military tuition discount for service members and their spouses, please call and speak with our Executive Director / CEO Mr. John F. Podojil at (520) 568-5565 or email johnpodojil@msn.com Other Benefits that are Offered to Veterans At IASHEP, we believe “You Protect Our Country, We Protect Your Wallet”® and our mission is to always find new ways to demonstrate that every day. .
Certified Safety, Health & Environmental Technician
Do you have three (3) or more years of safety, health or environmental experience? Then you may apply for the Certified Safety, Health & Environmental Technician (CSHET) professional certification without having to take the formal course. Join IASHEP and submit your resume or other supporting documents and all you need to do then is take the IASHEP examination.
Occupational health and safety technicians typically collect data on the safety, health and / or environmental conditions of the workplace. Technicians work with occupational health and safety specialists in conducting tests and measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public. The safety, health and or environmental technician specializes in a specific area in the safety, health or the environmental profession.
The concentration must be in a definite area such as occupational safety & health, machine safeguarding, construction safety, fall prevention, fire safety, transportation safety, nuclear safety, hazardous materials, product safety, health care safety, electrical safety, oil well drilling and well servicing, mining & tunneling safety, ladder safety etc. He/she must be able to perform both the technical and management work of safety in his/her respective field in order to secure the most effective results through and with other people. He/she performs all of the technical and management work required of the safety position.
Requirements: To take the IASHEP Technician level examination requires either an Associates level degree with 1 year of direct experience or anyone in a supervisory, lead, or worker role with 3 or more years of direct documented work experience. Note: Official College Transcripts from the degree granting institution must be sealed when received by IASHEP. Electronic transcripts are acceptable.
Degrees granted by institutions outside of the United States or Canada must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by NACES® member organization. http://www.naces.org/ Degrees earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated for equivalency. Unaccredited degrees are disqualified. The degree must be awarded during the period of accreditation. For more information, please contact Mr. John Podojil at johnpodojil@iashep.org
US Department of State has deemed the following countries as a State Sponsors of Terrorism.
Please Be Advised, that we are unable to do business in countries the US Department of State has deemed as a State Sponsors of Terrorism. Designation under the above-referenced authorities also implicates other sanctions laws that penalize persons and countries engaging in certain trade with state sponsors.
Only three countries are currently designated state sponsors: Iran, Syria and Sudan. Cuba, Libya, Iraq and North Korea and the former South Yemen were previously designated but were removed in recent years.
It is worthy to note that in each case the lifting of the designation took place either in the context of regime change or of a significant shift in the country’s diplomatic relations with the United States.
If you conduct business in the countries that the US Department of State has deemed as a State Sponsors of Terrorism Designation , your application will not be considered. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
For additional information regarding countries subject to sanction or embargo, please visit the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions Programs and Information Webpage. educational service safety courses training
