Course details
Various types of risk assessments conducted in Canada are examined: Human Health Risk Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, and Health Impact Assessments. We review case studies and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills. Key concepts regarding risk assessment, risk management, risk characterization and risk communication are also explored. This course is designed for environmental public health professionals who have completed undergraduate course work. It is also suitable for students from other disciplines with an interest in environmental and public health risk assessments. BCIT issues a statement of completion to participants who achieve a minimum 70% final grade.
Prerequisite(s)
- Post-secondary education in environmental health, public health or related discipline.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$791.55
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of ENVH 4900 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 82088
Duration
Start any time
- 26 weeks
- CRN 82088
- $791.55
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Helen Heacock
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$791.55
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Register any time to start this online course. You have 6 months from the day you register to complete it at your own pace. This course is based on 36 hours of study time. ENVH 4900 contains 7 assignments. **Important information on how to get started in the course will be sent to you immediately after you register. Check your email. SPONSORED STUDENTS - Please follow the instructions on the registration page to have your sponsor arrange payment. Additional information can be found at the following link: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship/
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline the principles of risk assessment and explain risk assessment terminology.
- Summarize the scope and significance of Canadian legislation that applies to risk assessment.
- Identify the differences between risk assessment, risk management, risk characterization and risk communication.
- Describe the Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) process.
- Describe the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.
- Describe the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) process.
- Discuss the role of agencies and individuals in HHRA, EIA and HIAs.
- Explain the principles of evidence-based recommendations for health policy.
- Outline the principles of risk communication and explain risk communication terminology.
- Describe how to reduce Outrage and barriers to Outrage Reduction.
- Identify when expert assistance is needed and who to ask.
- Describe the role of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA), public participation, First Nations, government agencies and private enterprise in the consultation process.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2014
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