Statistics and Data Management in Occupational Health and Safety
EX 1111 is offered this winter:
This course will introduce students to statistics and data management, through a Health and Safety professional’s perspective. The focus of the course includes an introduction to basic units of measure, statistical analysis, and how to present and interpret data visually. Topics include: basic arithmetic and algebraic operations; units of measurement, basic statistical measures; probability, sampling distribution and confidence levels; examples of performance measures; and data display and reporting. The course includes specific and practical examples of how each topic may be applied to occupational health and safety management.
Course at a glance
- This is a blended (online + in-class) course; its online components are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe current trends in health and safety performance.
- Classify types of data.
- Measure central tendency in a data set.
- Interpret summarized data in different types of charts (e.g. pie, histogram).
- Measure confidence intervals.
- Create visual reports with a given data set.
Offered:
Overall Schedule
Jan 10 — pre-class information opens
Students in this course section may have pre-class readings or assessments to complete.
Lecture/Class Schedule
Jan 13Jan 16
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Jan 23 — post-class component closes
Students in this section may have post-class readings or assessments to complete.
Synchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Ryan DavisID: ryan-davis
Ryan Davis is a management and OHS consultant based out of Edmonton, Alberta. His practice focuses on measuring health and safety management systems, education, and data analysis. Ryan holds an MBA, is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional, a Certified Health and Safety Consultant, and Certified EHS Trainer. He also serves as the Treasurer for the Alberta Society of Health and Safety Professionals (ASHSP). Ryan has had the good fortune to partner with a number of great companies and associations over the years, including the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), Grande Prairie Regional College, and the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA).
Class info
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until January 10, 2022. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts. Refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- While there are no prerequisites for this course, prior completion of Introduction to Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4620) and/or Management of Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4621) is recommended for student success.
- Although not a requirement for successfully completing the course, students are encouraged to use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to practice activities and complete assignments.
- Blended courses combine in-class and online activities; be sure to refer to your course schedule to learn more about when the class meets in person and when you’ll be completing work online.
- Pre- and post-class activities are required as part of this course. Pre-class instructions and materials are available on eClass prior to the course start date; advanced registration is advised.
- Reading materials: required and supplementary module readings are listed in the syllabus and in eClass.
Currently counts towards
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└ core course
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.