General Questions
Do you offer online training?
The Center for Public Health Workforce Development offers many online and hybrid
training sessions, in addition to fully in-person trainings.
In addition to our open enrollment trainings, we can bring the course to your
organization – either in-person or online.
Please contact us at rutgerstraining@sph.rutgers.edu or 732-235-9450
to connect with one of our program coordinators schedule a contract course
for your organization.
What is the address to your facility?
Rutgers School of Public Health
Center for Public Health Workforce Development
Atrium Corporate Park
300 Atrium Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
What are the directions to your facility?
Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Public Health Workforce Development is
located approximately 1 mile off of Route 287 Exit 10.
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 ten days prior to your course, and may be made by check, purchase
order, Visa or MasterCard. Checks and purchase orders should be made payable
to Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Public Health Workforce Development.
Registration is not considered final until full payment is received.
Any questions about courses should be directed to our Registrars.
Please register early as class sizes are limited.
If payment is not received 10 business days before start of course, you will not be considered
enrolled in the course. Confirmations will be sent to those who register at least 10 working days
prior to the first day of each course. Confirmations will include course date(s), location,
directions, start time and end time. If you believe you are registered, but have not received
a confirmation, please verify your place in class by contacting the Registrar either by
telephone, fax or email.
Note: Course fees and dates are subject to change. Course locations and times vary.
Please consult your confirmation letter for this information. Students receive a course manual
and/or other written materials. Certificates of Completion are awarded to students who
successfully complete all requirements and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are
awarded on request.
Students are responsible for the purchase of meals and refreshments. Any licensing or
credentialing fees are also the responsibility of the student.
*IMPORTANT* The payment policy for CAOHC hearing courses
is different, please see the Hearing Course FAQ Section.
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 the Center for Public Health Workforce Development.
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?
All course cancellations by a registrant must be received in writing to
rutgerstraining@sph.rutgers.edu. Course registration fees will be refunded
in full if cancellations are received 11 or more business days before the program start date.
Course registration fees will be refunded with a $100 processing fee if cancellations are
received between 6 and 10 business days before the program start date. Course registration
fee will not be refunded if cancellations are received 5 or fewer business days before the
program start date.
Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Public Health Workforce Development reserves
the right to cancel or reschedule courses due to unforeseen circumstances.
We occasionally have inclement weather and courses may be postponed or rescheduled.
The safety of our students and staff is our primary concern.
If a course is canceled by Rutgers, the students will have the option to transfer to another
course, have their tuition held in reserve and applied to a later date, or receive a refund.
Rutgers is not responsible for travel related expenses incurred by the student in the event
of unforeseen delays, postponement or cancellation.
All refunds are provided by check. Please allow for 4-6 weeks processing time.
*IMPORTANT* The payment policy for CAOHC hearing courses is different, please
see the Hearing Course FAQ Section.
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
rutgerstraining@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
What is the Course Transfer Policy?
Students are allowed a one-time transfer to another session of the same course held virtually
or in Somerset, New Jersey. The transfer request must be sent in writing to
rutgerstraining@sph.rutgers.edu 10 business days prior to the start of the course.
Each additional transfer will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for
transfer requests received 5 or fewer business days before the program start date.
OSHA Course Questions
What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Construction?
Successful 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 Gina Gazitano if you have additional questions
What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 501 Trainer Course in General industry?
Successful 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 Gina Gazitano if you have additional questions
What are the prerequisites for the OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course?
Successful completion of the OSHA 500 or OSHA 501 course and successful
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
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?
No. Effective January 1, 2019, OSHA removed the grace period for all Outreach Trainers.
If a trainer’s general industry, construction, maritime, or disaster trainer authorization
expires, they will need to retake the initial trainer course and possibly, the
pre-requisite standards course (OSHA 510, 511, or 5410).
I live or work in Region 2 (New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands), can I take a virtual OSHA numbered course in another region?
If the course is currently offered in Region 2, either virtually or in-person, you must take
the course in Region 2.
I live or work outside of Region 2 (NY, NJ, PR and the USVI), and I’d like to take a virtual course offered by Rutgers SPH. How do I get approval?
You cannot take a course at Rutgers if it is currently being offered in your region either in
in-person or virtually. If it’s not currently offered in your region, we’ll attempt to get you an exemption.
I live outside of Region 2 (NY, NJ, PR and USVI) and Rutgers has an in-person OTI Education Center numbered course coming up, can I attend it?
You may take an in-person course in any region, without restriction.
Asbestos Course Questions
How often do I have to take the Asbestos refresher classes?
Asbestos (Inspector, Management Planner, and Operations & Maintenance)
training expires one year from the date of your last training course with the exception
of the New Jersey Asbestos Safety Technician Training.
For the New Jersey Asbestos Safety Technician Training, you must take and
pass your the state examination and submit your application for certification
to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) within 1 year of your
training, otherwise you will be required to repeat the 2-day training. The NJDCA
does not require a refresher for renewal, however the New Jersey Asbestos Safety
Training certification must be renewed 45 days prior to the date of expiration directly
through the NJDCA.
Is there a grace period once my Asbestos certificate expires?
A one-year grace period is granted, however, you cannot conduct
asbestos related work until your training becomes current. .
Lead Course Questions
What are your available training dates?
You can find a listing of our next Lead Inspector Risk Assessor Initial training dates here. These are 5
days courses; they are currently all in person.
Please note that dates fill up quickly and if the course you want is full, you can add yourself to the
waitlist. Your seat in the course is not confirmed until we receive either payment or a PO. You can
send your PO to rutgerstraining@sph.rutgers.edu after you register.
What are the Education and Experience Requirements for this course?
Must provide proof of one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field*
• One (1) year of experience*and proof of certification as Registered Environmental
Health Specialist (formerly sanitary inspector-grade 1), health officer, an industrial hygienist, an
engineer, a registered architect, or environmentally-related scientific experience in a related field
(such as asbestos, lead, environmental remediation, building inspectors, construction-related
health, safety inspections, etc.)
• A high school diploma (or equivalent)and three (3) years of experience in a related field*
*Related experience means experience in asbestos, lead, environmental remediation,
construction-related health and safety inspections, or other types of environmental or
inspection-type work.
If you are not sure of your qualifications for an IRA permit, you may send a detailed resume (must
include dates worked and a description of their work duties) and copies of any related
certifications to iep.program@doh.nj.gov. In the subject line, please put “Need Pre-Qualification
Review for Lead IRA Permit” and it will be forwarded to someone who will review it.
Please note that these requirements are set by the State of NJ. Rutgers does not need proof of
education or experience ahead of time. You will send in the relevant information when you apply
with the state.
Where can I find Information on the Lead Inspector Risk Assessor Permit and Lead Evaluation Contractor Certification? What is the Difference?
The NJ Dept of Health (DOH) permits the individual Lead Inspector/Risk Assessors. The NJ Dept of
Community Affairs certifies the company who will be performing Lead Evaluations. You mist have one
Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor on staff to become a Lead Evaluation Contractor.
For the requirements and steps to obtain your Lead Inspector Risk Assessor permit, you can visit the
NJ Department of Health webpage. Please note that the Rutgers training course is the Step 1
outlined, an NJ approved training course. You will also need to pass a 3rd-party exam. Third Party
Testing Website:https://home.pearsonvue.com/nj/lead
Any company offering to perform lead hazard evaluation or abatement in
New Jersey must be certified by the NJ Department of Community Affairs.
More information can be found on their webpage here.
This information will be covered more in-depth during the training course.
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.
Is there a grace period once my New Jersey Lead certificate expires?
You have 90 days after your permit expires until you lapse on your certification
and have to repeat the initial training course and state examination process in
order to regain certification. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
suggests trying to schedule a refresher training course around 3 months before
your permit is due to expire. If your permit has expired and you are within the 90-day
Grace Period you may not conduct lead inspections and risk assessments without
possessing a currently valid NJDOH permit to work. Therefore, you must take your
training, submit your application and await the arrival of your new permit before
you can begin working again. To avoid this, schedule your refresher training as soon
as possible (around 3 months before the permit expires). If you are caught working
without a valid permit, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:62, you may be subject to a civil
administrative penalty of up to $5000 per day for the offense and/or the suspension
or revocation of your permit.
Hearing & Spirometry Course Questions
When is payment due for CAOHC Hearing Training?
Students must be paid in full 4 weeks prior to the course date in order to be considered
enrolled and to receive the course materials. Any student who needs to cancel within
4 weeks of the course start date can either transfer to another available date or
receive a refund of the course fee minus the cost of materials ($115). Students
who choose to transfer to a later date will keep their course materials to be used
at the new date or otherwise will need to pay an additional fee for a new shipment.
To request a cancellation or refund, please contact Marie Dessanti-Huang
via email mdessanti@sph.rutgers.edu or phone at 732-235-9451
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?
No. You must provide a valid CAOHC Certification number with your expiration
date to our registrar at 732-235-9450 prior to the date of your recertification training.
Your registration is not complete until you visit http://www.caohc.org/ohc/certified/index.php
to verify your certificate is current, obtain your CAOHC expiration date and ensure
your certificate will not expire before your scheduled CAOHC Certification training.
If your certificate will be expired on or before the day of your CAOHC Recertification
Course, you must visit the following website at least 30 days prior to your expiration date
in order to apply for an extension at https://caohc.execinc.com/edibo/OHCExtension/
and then provide our registrar with your extension letter to complete your registration.
It is your responsibility to have your valid CAOHC Certification Number and Expiration Date.
Rutgers is not responsible for any person(s) in attendance who are ineligible for recertification
through CAOHC. You may contact CAOHC directly at 414-276-5338 with any questions
or concerns.
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-month grace period is granted.
