Corporate Health Training

Corporate health workers, often referred to as occupational health specialists, help to protect employees from injuries or illness while on the job. These types of workers perform an array of duties, from testing the safety of air and water supplies to making sure all machinery and equipment works properly. Their training takes place in a variety of forms.

Education

• College is considered the best training resource for corporate health workers, as many are required to possess a bachelor's degree (or even a master's) in occupational health. Other areas of study typically include engineering, biology and hazardous material management.

Certification

• Corporate health workers are rarely required to be certified or credentialed, although it is often considered another excellent form of training, and can even lead to advancement opportunities. Certification programs vary, but are typically available through professional organizations and involve testing.

Training

• Many corporate health workers can receive the bulk of their training while on the job, where they receive hands-on guidance from supervisors, training managers or even co-workers. Of course, in order to receive on-the-job training, corporate health workers must meet the required educational standards first.