Bachelor's Degree in
Occupational Safety and Health

The job prospects for Occupational Safety and Health professionals are very broad, since they contribute to areas related to industrial hygiene, integrated management systems and risk management, in different economic sectors such as

• Private companies in all sectors, from construction, environmental organizations, service, health, among others
• In government institutions such as the Ministry of Labor, Social Security Fund, Ministry of Health.
• Private consulting related to Occupational Health and Safety services to companies of all sizes or also as independents, providing advice, training and research.

In addition, you can provide services to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on issues of public health, sustainable development and labor rights.

All applicants must submit the following documentation duly scanned from the original and sent to the promoter to be uploaded to the respective platform: 

• High school diploma in science or its equivalent.
• Credits or grades of baccalaureate in sciences.
• Identity document, ID card or passport in the case of foreigners and residing in Panama during their studies. (If the student is a minor, the youth ID card and the identity document of his guardian.)
• A current passport size photo.  
• Fill out the admission form in electronic format with the promoter. 

If you are a foreigner, documents such as your high school diploma or its equivalent, high school credits or grades or its equivalent must be apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your respective country. In the event that the country does not have a consulate, it must carry out the procedure with the official authorities that validate it).

Given the profile of the University's “Neo Cyberhumanist” Curricular Educational Model, the student must: 

• Permanence at the University will depend, solely and exclusively on the student, on their motivation, ability and vision to obtain the chosen academic degree.
• To pass each subject, the participant must obtain a minimum grade of 71 on a scale of 1 to 100, which is equivalent to literal C. 
• Respect and comply with the regulations established by the statutes that regulate the relationships between the Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology and the students of the Institution, taking into account principles and values of the human being.
• Keep payments up to date.
• Attend at least 80% of scheduled meetings in face-to-face and semi face-to-face mode. In case of prolonged absence, you must duly present the argumentation that justifies it. 
• For studies under the virtual modality, attendance is regulated by constant interaction in all activities planned on the platform, including synchronous and asynchronous meetings, as well as the development of the student's autonomous work.
• The student is responsible for the construction of their knowledge, willingness to work and collaborative learning, study in a team on their own, investigate, be self-taught and contribute to self-knowledge and self-motivation. 
• For those students who lose academic continuity (i.e. defer or withdraw) and wish to continue their studies or did not fulfill their degree requirement, they must apply for reinstatement to the current program approved by CTDA and must comply with the validation and homologation regulations.  
• The term of permanence at the University will be in accordance with the number of quarters that make up the academic program.
• The student in cases of force majeure or fortuitous event must submit to the contingency plans or document that takes its place. 

TO OBTAIN THE TECHNICIAN TITLE YOU REQUIRE:

• Take and pass all the subjects of the study plan with a minimum grade of 71 points equivalent to a C. 
• Maintain a cumulative academic index of no less than one (1.0) on a scale of zero to three (1 to 3).
• Take, support and approve the professional practice in accordance with the hours established in the study plan and/or required in the current regulations that regulate the practice of the profession.
• Be in good standing with the institution (financial, academic, and library).

TO OBTAIN THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE, THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:

• Take and pass all subjects in the curriculum with a minimum grade of 71 points, equivalent to a C. 
• Maintain a cumulative academic index of not less than one (1.0) on a scale of one to three (1 to 3).
• Take, support and approve the professional practice in accordance with the hours established in the study plan and/or required in the current regulations that regulate the practice of the profession.
• Take a certification exam of a second language recognized by UNESCO, in accordance with internal regulations.
• Complete and approve one of the following requirements: 
  • Prepare, support, and approve research work (Thesis) in their area of knowledge.
  • Postgraduate subjects.
  • Diploma in the disciplinary area. 
• Be in good standing with the institution (financial, academic, and library).

The Technician and Graduate in Occupational Safety and Health from UMECIT will demonstrate the necessary skills to direct, apply, manage, administer, identify hazards and assess risks, in order to anticipate problems related to occupational safety. But also in occupational health, industrial hygiene, integrated management systems and risk management, responding to the demands of the business world. His solid knowledge, skills and aptitudes will allow him to be a specialized professional capable of adding value through management, causing significant changes and positively impacting the organization and its environment.

KNOW

• Learn about the conceptualizations that underpin occupational health and safety management in its scientific and professional aspects. 
• Identifies the types of occupational safety and health management methods and procedures.
• Recognizes the importance of the functional state of the collaborator/employer at work, considering their physical, psychological and social aspects. 
• Knows the different methods and procedures applicable to Occupational Safety and Health.
• Identifies the ergonomic and anthropometric principles from national and international regulations in safety and health management systems. 
• Identifies the processes inherent to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Learn about the comprehensive approach of the Occupational Health and Safety system.

DO

• Prevents occupational risks based on the real situation of each company
• Execute observation skills in a timely and effective manner, to detect unsafe acts and conditions in organizations
• Controls and supervises the main high-risk activities (work at height, confined spaces, hot work, electrical work, among others.)
• Disseminates and informs the staff about the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety system, in favor of a permanent risk prevention.
• Conducts training in the different fields of its competence for personal improvement and professional development.
• Integrates interdisciplinary research teams for the identification and solution of problems related to the fields of their performance.
• Solves efficiently and effectively the problems inherent to its performance.
• Faces diverse challenges with ethical commitment, before the application of methods to obtain effective results. 
• Performs its work in accordance with the regulations in force in the area.

BE/LIVE

• Demonstrates a critical and reflective attitude that guides you to act as a social being, with tolerance, understanding, democracy, human quality and a vocation for service.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and lead work teams effectively and efficiently.
• Manifests discretion, using the information at its disposal appropriately, preserving the dignity of the worker. 
• Demonstrates responsibility for the activities of his job without the need for strict supervision.
• It guides the worker, revealing in his actions that the citizen and his needs are the axis around which his decisions revolve.
• Maintains an attitude of permanent learning that includes expressing interest and acting in a constant search for information and professional improvement, committing to contribute to professional development in order to improve practical skills and maintain the status that corresponds to a titled profession and regulated.
• Manifests a high degree of self-concept, with an optimal acceptance of himself, without egocentrism and without complexes. Adjusting to the limits of their professional competence in their area of performance. 
• Collaborate with other professionals to resolve situations, establishing direct and assertive communication, also expressing respect, appreciation and sensitivity to one's own work and that of others.

UNDERTAKE

• Demonstrates skill in preparing productive proposals to carry out in the community and society in general. 
• Shows a high level of training in the creation of a start-up. 
• Collaborate with professionals from other courses at the University, in order to contribute to the production of students suitable for the design of entrepreneurship projects for the area of health and safety of the U.