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Why
should I attend? |
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There
are many reasons to attend the DEH continuing education
programs. Here are just a few:
- Improve
your professional skills vital to success in your field.
- Receive
up-to-the-minute training for your field of expertise.
- Attend
programs designed & delivered to keep you abreast of the
rapid changes taking place in industry.
- Meet
other safety & health professionals.
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What are other people saying about DEH continuing education
courses? |
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Here
are a few comments about our courses from participants:
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"I have attended several classes elsewhere, but I got
more out of the [DEH CE] classes than any of the rest."
- "I'm
taking back [to work] useful tools and wish [my boss]
would take these classes herself."
- "Look
forward to using this info at work Monday morning."
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"Resource material was provided for independent study
and further professional development."
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"Speakers are excited about their specialties."
- "Excellent!"
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"Whole program benefited me by presenting the status quo
and challenging me to think and act beyond it to stay
at the crest of the wave."
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How do I register? |
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Registration
is easy. Complete our on-line
registration form and click "submit". |
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What options do I have for registration payment? |
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The
DEH Continuing Education program accepts credit cards (Visa
or Mastercard), checks made payable to the University of Washington,
or purchase orders.
If you wish to pay with a credit card, please call us (800-326-7568)
with your card number. We do not yet have a secure server
for processing payment.
If you'd like to pay with a purchase order, please fax a copy
of the P.O. to (206) 685-3872. |
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What
kind of discounts or scholarships do you offer? |
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Scholarships
may be available at the student rate (the student rate, when
available, varies from class to class). Please submit a letter
explaining why a scholarship is requested when you submit
your registration. In our larger classes, we often offer a
15% discount for groups of two or more. The registrations
must be submitted together, and those requesting scholarships
are not eligible for the discount. Please refer to the course
descriptions to find out whether there are any discounts or
scholarship available for the class. If you have any questions,
please call our offices at (800) 326-7568. |
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What is included in the registration fee? |
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Your
registration fee includes course manuals, handouts, and beverage
breaks. Generally, lunches are on your own, to give you an
opportunity to network with other attendees. (Exception: Focus
on Safety full day courses.) Please see each course description
for a complete list of what is included in the registration
fee. |
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What kind of professional credit is available? |
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Professional
credit is available from the American Board of Industrial
Hygiene, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the
American Medical Association, the American Nurses Association,
and others. Please refer to the course descriptions for available
credit. |
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I'm registered, now what? |
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After
you have registered, you'll receive a written confirmation
letter and directions to the facility approximately 3-4 weeks
prior to the course. |
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How long do courses last? |
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In
general, check-in and registration begins at 7:30 am, and
the course runs from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm each day. Please
refer to the course description for an exact schedule. |
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Where are the course facilities located? |
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Most
of our Seattle courses are held at the Roosevelt
Building near the University of Washington. Other Seattle
area course locations include the Center
for Urban Horticulture near campus and the Mountaineers
Building near the Seattle Center. Portland courses are
usually held at the HVAC and Metals Institute.
Please
refer to the course descriptions for exact locations. You
will also receive directions with your registration confirmation
letter.
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Are there hotels nearby? |
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The following are pdf documents with information about training locations that we use and the hotel accommodations that are near that facility:
Seattle - Roosevelt Building
Portland - HVAC and Metals Institute
Richland - HAMMER Training Institute
Boise - AGC Building
Anchorage - AirGas Building |
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What is your cancellation/substitution
policy? |
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In
the event you can not attend a course you have registered
for, there are a few options -- you can either cancel your registration,
transfer your registration to anouther course or send a substitute in your place.
If you choose to cancel, we must receive your cancellation
in writing (mail, fax, or email). Refunds, minus a cancellation
fee ($50 for NW Center, $100 fee for OSHA Training courses),
will be issued up to one week before the start date of the course. If you cancel within the week prior to the course or do not attend the course without notifying us, your tuition fees
are forfeit.
If you choose to transfer your registration, we must receive your request in writing with at least 48-hours notice. Please state the course you are transferring out of, the course you are transferring into, and the reason for the transfer. Transfer to another course is only granted twice per course registration. If you are unable to attend the course after the second transfer, the above cancellation fees and policy applies. |
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What
do I do if a course is canceled? |
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The
DEH Continuing Education program reserves the right to cancel
courses as necessary. If a course is cancelled, participants
will be notified by email, mail, or phone. Participants will
also have a choice of having payment refunded, or being issued
a credit voucher for the amount of their registration fee. |
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Is
a student visa required for students from foreign countries? |
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Northwest
Center and Region X OSHA Training Education Center students
from foreign countries,
including Canada and Mexico, staying in the US for an extended
period of time to attend our courses (approximately 2-4 weeks
or more) may be required by the INS to have a student visa
for this period of study in the U.S. For visa questions, please
call Peter Voeller at 206-685-6361 or e-mail him at psv@u.washington.edu. |
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