SPECIALIZATION IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Qualified Registration MEN: 000347 of January 12, 2024
Expiration date: January 12, 2031
SNIES: 105064
Number of Credits: 35

WHY STUDY A SPECIALIZATION IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH?

Title

Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health

Duration

12 Months

Modality

Face-to-face

Encounters

Weekly
Fridays (5pm - 9pm) Saturdays (8am - 6pm)

Worth

$13.167.000 + Stamp 1%, applies to registration fee without discount

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Meet our teaching staff

LEIDYS JUDITH SALAMANCA MARTINEZ
LEIDYS JUDITH SALAMANCA MARTINEZteacher
Dentist and Business Administration, Specialist in Comprehensive HSEQ Management, Specialist in Health Services Management, Master in Management Systems, with 17 years of experience in the Private sector / Consultant in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), advisor in Uniform Registry of Contractors RUC®. Undergraduate and postgraduate professor.
JORGE LUIS MONTOYA MENDOZA
JORGE LUIS MONTOYA MENDOZAteacher
Dentist, Specialist in Health Services Management, Master of Science in Education. Professional experience as a consultant, coordinator, and auditor in health. Administrative Coordinator of a dental clinic. Director of the School of Dentistry at the University of Sinú – Cartagena Campus, 2012-2024. Undergraduate and postgraduate professor.
HORESTE VELILLA BARRERA
HORESTE VELILLA BARRERAteacher
Physician and Surgeon, graduated from the University of Cartagena / Specialist in Occupational Health from the University of the North, Specialist in Health Management from the University of Cartagena / Master's in Occupational Health from the University of the North / Professional experience as a trainer in occupational health and medicine programs. Implementation and evaluation of epidemiological surveillance programs in companies. Determination of origin and PCL (Procedure for Preventive and Conditional Loss) in cases of work-related accidents. / Postgraduate Professor
JORGE ANDRÉS ROMERO POLO
JORGE ANDRÉS ROMERO POLOteacher
Dentist, graduated from the University of Cartagena. / Specialist in Health Services Management / Master's in Epidemiology from the University of the North. / Professional experience as an auditor at DADIS / Professor at the University of Sinú – Cartagena Campus, teaching methodology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Coordinator of Preventive Medicine Research at the University of Sinú. Scientific and methodological advisor for undergraduate and graduate projects.
MIRIAN PATRICIA PERDOMO HERNÁNDEZ
MIRIAN PATRICIA PERDOMO HERNÁNDEZteacher
Nurse / Occupational Health Specialist / Master in Epidemiology / Integrated Management Systems Auditor with 24 years of experience working as a leader in Occupational Health and Safety in companies in various economic sectors such as Palm Oil, Industrial, Health, Hospitality, Education, etc. EHSQ Director of the firm Asistencia Integral en Salud Ltda. He is a Consultant and Advisor to several ARLs (Occupational Risk Administrators) on the Atlantic Coast / Postgraduate Professor at different universities in the country.
YEIS ISABELA BURGOS VILLERA
YEIS ISABELA BURGOS VILLERAteacher
Nurse, Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health, with 15 years of experience in the field, in companies of diverse economic activities, advisor in Occupational Risk Prevention and Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems, Professional experience as a Prevention advisor in ARL (Occupational Risk Administrator). / Master's in Education, Master's in Public Health / Undergraduate and postgraduate professor, in face-to-face and distance learning modalities.
ALFREDO LORDUY BOLIVAR
ALFREDO LORDUY BOLIVAR teacher
Lawyer graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Cartagena. Specialist in Social Security / Specialist in Labor Law / Master's in Labor Law and Social Security from the University of the North. Member of the Labor Lawyers Association. / Professional experience as a legal consultant in human resource management for companies in the private and public sectors. / Undergraduate and graduate professor at the University of Sinú – Cartagena Campus.
SANDRA LILIANA GUILLEN CHALEN
SANDRA LILIANA GUILLEN CHALENteacher
Industrial Engineer, graduated from the Faculty of Industrial Engineering at the Technological University of Bolívar / Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health from the Free University of Barranquilla. / Work experience as an HSE Coordinator in various sectors and as an Occupational Risk Prevention Advisor. Internal Auditor in Integrated Management Systems / Postgraduate Professor at the University of Sinú – Cartagena Campus.
FERNANDO ABELLO
FERNANDO ABELLOteacher
Psychologist, Financial Administration Specialist, Human Resources Management Specialist, Master in Integrated Management Systems, Occupational Risk Prevention, Quality, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility – UNIR International University of La Rioja (Spain) with more than 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors, holding positions such as Director of the Disaster Risk Management Advisory Office of the District of Cartagena de Indias DTC, consultant in business management, organizational development and strategic planning. Undergraduate and postgraduate professor.
GLORIA ISABEL BRÚN OYOLA
GLORIA ISABEL BRÚN OYOLAteacher
Industrial Engineer, Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health, Master in Integrated Risk Management with over 30 years of experience. Internal Auditor of Integrated Management Systems. Development of Economic Reactivation Programs with the Cartagena Chamber of Commerce, OFDA-USAID (U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance) Instructor for PRIMAP (First Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents) and CPI (Course for Instructors) courses, Hazardous Materials Technician from Texas A&M University. Postgraduate Professor. Auditor of Integrated Management Systems under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards.
CLAUDIA MENCO
CLAUDIA MENCOteacher
Physiotherapist, Occupational Health Specialist, Ergonomics Specialist with experience and skills in the area of occupational safety and health, experience as an advisor in the development of programs with emphasis on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, experience in the intervention, monitoring of ergonomic improvements for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

The Occupational Safety and Health specialist graduating from our institution will be characterized by:

  • Identify and assess occupational risk factors that affect the worker's conditions.
  • Design, implement and develop Occupational Health and Safety programs.
  • Manage the insurance areas in Occupational Risk Administrators.
  • To develop and create research projects on occupational risks that contribute to scientific production in the area of Occupational Safety and Health.

Once the academic program is completed, the student is able to opt for the respective degree through the Legal Act called DEGREE.

  • Having completed and passed all valid subjects and modules required by the respective program.
  • Having obtained a total weighted average of no less than three point five (3.5).
  • Cancel the graduation fees required by the University, pro-culture stamp, photocopy of Identity Documents enlarged to 150% and be up to date with all concepts, with the University.
  • Not to be involved in a disciplinary process or to be serving a serious sanction.
  • Having completed the practical work and application required by the program.
  • Comply with all the specific requirements of each program in addition to the general, mandatory requirements, which must be made known in a timely manner.

I SEMESTER

  • Unisinú Chair
  • Principles and Practice of Occupational Medicine
  • Investigation methodology
  • Occupational Health and Safety Standards
  • Industrial Hygiene and Safety
  • Occupational Diseases I
  • Informatics and Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Ergonomics

II SEMESTER

  • Thesis
  • Occupational Health Surveillance
  • Occupational Diseases II
  • Occupational Respiratory Diseases
  • Occupational medicine
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management System
  • Elective Practical Module

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Registration form duly completed, signed and with photos attached.
  • Proof of payment for registration fees.
  • Photocopy of Graduation Certificate and Professional Title Diploma. (Or certification that the graduation requirements are pending for undergraduate students of our University who choose the Coterminal option).
  • Official transcript of grades for your entire undergraduate degree. (Not applicable if you are a graduate of our University).
  • Photocopy of ID card enlarged to 150%.
  • Resume with supporting documents. (Additional academic training and
    work experience).

* Coterminal programs give undergraduate students at our university the opportunity to complete the first semester of a postgraduate program, whether a specialization or a master's degree, while finishing their undergraduate studies, fulfilling the graduation requirement to obtain their professional title and simultaneously advancing their postgraduate studies.

REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS

  • Registration form: Completed
  • Proof of payment: For registration fees.
  • University degree: Undergraduate degree (professional career) apostilled by the
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant entity in the country of origin, or
    sealed by the Consul of Colombia, apostilled or with an apostille from The Hague.
  • Academic grades: Undergraduate transcript and grading scale
    weighing.
  • Resume: Updated and verifiable supporting documents
  • Language: If your native language is not Spanish, you must demonstrate proficiency in the
    language, a B1 or B2 level of Spanish proficiency (upper-intermediate) certification
    according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • Specific requirements: Depending on the postgraduate program, an interview may be required.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS

  • Once admitted to the program, you must submit the following documents to formalize your application.
    tuition:
  • Identity document: Copy of passport.
  • Visa: Copy of the Visa (must allow higher education activities in
    Colombia) and the Foreigner's Identification Card.
  • Health insurance: Health insurance policy with full coverage globally or in Colombia
    for the entire duration of your studies

Important note! Documents issued in a language other than Spanish must include
official translation.

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist can develop and ensure compliance with regulations and performs the following functions:

  • Director or coordinator of occupational safety and health in companies
  • Consultant or advisor to companies and institutions providing occupational safety and health services.
  • Program Director for promotion and prevention in occupational risk management companies.
  • Director in the areas of assurance in occupational risk management companies.
  • Coordinator of research projects in occupational risks

The degree work for specializations is individual and aims to systematize and apply the skills accumulated in a topic of interest in the area of specialization.

All final degree projects for Postgraduate programs must comply with the rules and guidelines set out in the protocol for degree projects.

Everything related to the intellectual property of the original results obtained by the student in their final work or thesis must be in accordance with the provisions of national and international laws and the statutes of the University.

No student may receive a degree while under disciplinary probation or with outstanding financial obligations to the Institution.

  • 100% Interview

Program Coordinator

Dr. Leidys Judith Salamanca Martínez

Dentist and Business Administrator, Specialist in Integrated HSEQ Management, Specialist in Health Services Management, Master in Management Systems, with 17 years of experience in the private sector / Consultant in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, advisor for the Uniform Registry of Contractors (RUC®), quality in health, in the public sector as a contractor for the development of OHSMS programs. Auditor of Integrated Management Systems under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 18000:2015 standards. Undergraduate and postgraduate professor.

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