Office of Public Health Practice FAQs

Do you offer online training?

The Office of Public Health Practice does not offer on-line training for the safety and health programs. We offer training on campus

or we can bring the course to you. Please contact Gina Gazitano 732-235-9453 to schedule a contract course at your facility.

What is the address to your facility?

Rutgers School of Public Health

Office of Public Health Practice

Atrium Corporate Park

300 Atrium Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

What are the directions to your facility?

Rutgers School of Public Health OPHP is located approximately 3 miles off of Route 287 Exit 9.

Detailed directions and parking information

Which hotels are located near the campus?

Please see our Detailed accommodations information

Who do I make check/mail payment to?

Rutgers, School of Public Health

300 Atrium Drive, Suite 100

Somerset, NJ 08873

When is my payment due for the course?

Payment is due at the time of registration or presented on the first day of the course. If your company is paying for you, you must

provide a copy of the purchase order on the day of the course. You will not be awarded a certificate if your registration fee is not

paid.

What is your fax number?

(732) 469-1027

What do I need to bring with me to class?

Every student must bring a government issued ID with them to the first day class. All course related materials will be provided by

OPHP. You will not need to purchase any other reference materials for the training.

How do I create a new user account?

In order to register for courses online, you must create an online account. Creating an online account gives you access to enroll in

courses, view your registration history, change your address and more.

You can go to our Signup page to create a new online account. Note: you must have an email address to set up an online account

with us.

How do I register for a course?

To register for a course:

1. Look Up Course - look up the course you want to enroll in on our Course Listing page.

2. Add to Enrollment Card - click the Add to Enrollment Card button on the Course Information page to start the registration

process.

3. Logon - log on to the system. Note: if you're already logged on, this step will be skipped.

4. Select Course Fees - select the course fee options (i.e. select registration fee, add optional fees).

5. Add More Courses - if you are enrolling in other courses, click the Add More Courses button and repeat steps 1, 2, and 4.

Otherwise, continue to step 6.

6. Register for Selected Courses - once you have added all the desired courses to your Enrollment Card, click the Finish Registration

button to continue the registration process.

7. Supplemental Data - some courses require additional registration information. If the course

you enrolled in has additional registration information requirements, the Supplemental Data page now opens for you to enter your

information. Click the Submit button after entering the information to continue.

8. Make Payment - enter your payment information then click the ‘Submit Payment’ button, or the ‘Bill Me’ button if selecting the

Invoicing option.

9. Registration Confirmed - the Registration Confirmation page now opens notifying you that you are enrolled in the course(s). A

confirmation email with the registration specifics is also sent to your email address. At this time, you can safely log off the system.

***Important Note for those paying by Credit Card

The Wait page will be displayed to you while the system is waiting for credit card approval. DO NOT move away from this page (or

click you Back button, select another URL, etc.) until the process is completed. If you do, the approval process is aborted and you

WILL NOT be enrolled in the course.

Which methods of payment do you accept online?

Visa or MasterCard

What is the cancellation policy if I am unable to attend?

CET reserves the right to cancel programs. In this event, the full registration fee will be refunded. CET, however, is not responsible

for travel or other costs incurred by participants. All cancellations by a registrant must be received in writing and can be faxed or

mailed. Course registration fees will be refunded in full if cancellations are received 11 or more working days before the program

start date. Any cancellations or changes, by the registrant, made within 10 working days of the program start date will be charged a

$100 administration fee. No shows and cancellations received on or after the program start date will be invoiced the full amount of

the registration fee. The registrant may send a substitute without penalty.

How do I cancel a registration?

     You cannot cancel a registration online. To cancel a registration, you must contact:
      Bonnie Wilson, Registrar
      732-235-9450

ophpregistrar@sph.rutgers.edu

Please include your full name and address, registration details for the course you want to cancel (i.e. course code, title, and dates)

and a day time phone number where we can contact you.

What do I do if I've lost my password?

You can send a request for your password to be sent to your email address on our Lookup Password page.

How can I find out what courses I'm registered in?

To see a list of courses in which you are enrolled, visit the Registration History page then click the appropriate button:

Upcoming Courses - view a list of your upcoming courses with dates and location

Completed Courses - view a list of completed courses with the hours/ceus/grades earned

General Questions

What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Construction?

Sucessful completion of the OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry course, and

five years of documented construction safety experience.

Please note: If you took the OSHA 510 course. with another institution, you must take our proficiency exam and pass it with an 80%

before being admitted into our OSHA 500 course. Please contact Carl Donaldson if you have additional questions

What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 501 Trainer Course in General industry?

Sucessful completion of the OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry and five years of

documented general industry safety experience.

Please note: If you took the OSHA 511 course with another institution, you must take our proficiency exam and pass it with an 80%

before being admitted to our OSHA 501 course. Please contact Carl Donaldson if you have additional questions

What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course?

Sucessful completion of the OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 course and sucessful completion of the the 40-Hour HAZWOPER course.

What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 5400 Maritime Trainer Course?

Two years of occupational safety and health experience in the ship repairing, shipbuilding, shipbreaking, marine

terminals, or longshoring industry, and at least one of the following: Two additional years of occupational safety and health

experience in any industry; A degree in occupational safety and health from an accredited college or university; Certification as an

Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Marine

Chemist (CMC), or Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)

I am an OSHA Outreach Trainer, where do I submit for course completion cards?

Follow this link: https://aotc.sph.rutgers.edu/index.php

Where can I find information about OSHA Certificate Program?

Follow this link: OSHA Certificate Program

How often do I have to take the OSHA refresher classes?

OSHA 500, 501, 502, 503, 5400, 5602, every 4 years.

Is there a grace period once my OSHA certificate expires?

OSHA 500, 501, 502, 503, 5400, 5602- 90 days past expiration

OSHA Course Questions

How often do I have to take the Asbestos refresher classes?

Asbestos training expires one year from the date of your last training course.

Is there a grace period once my Asbestos certificate expires?

A one year grace period is granted.

Asbestos Course Questions

How often do I have to take the CAOHC Hearing refresher classes?

CAOHC Hearing Training expires five years from the date of your last training.

Is there a grace period once my CAOHC Hearing certificate expires?

A 60 day grace period is granted.

How often do I have to take the NIOSH-approved Spirometry refresher classes?

NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training expires five years from the date of your last training.

Is there a grace period once my spirometry certificate expires?

A seven monthe grace period is granted.

Hearing and Spirometry Course Questions

How often do I have to take the New Jersey Lead Worker refresher classes?

NJ Lead Worker Training expires one year from the date of your last training.

How often do I have to take the NJ Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor refresher classes?

NJ Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Training expires two years from the date of your last training or 90 days from the date of

expiration on your permit card.

How often do I have to take the EPA Lead RRP refresher classes?

EPA Lead RRP Initial Renovator expires 5 years from the date of your last training.

Is there a grace period once my New Jersey Lead certificate expires?

A 90 day grace period is granted.

Lead Course Questions