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USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center |

USF OTI Education Center

USF Health - College of Public Health

Trainer Course Prerequisite

OSHA Requirements Prior to Registration

If you are applying to attend a trainer or update trainer course, you must complete the prerequisite verification form before you are eligible to register for the course.

Please read all information provided below before making a selection.

It is recommended that you use a PDF fill and sign application to complete the form (recommend free version of Adobe DC Reader, uncheck options before downloading – unless you need the options)

  • Download and save the Prerequisite Verification Form to your computer using the appropriate link based on the trainer course you are applying to attend (remember where the file was saved)
  • Complete and Sign the prereq verification form using the Adobe DC Reader
  • Save the completed and signed prereq verification form to your computer
  • Select Submit on the form, next to the signature block
  • Attach all required supporting documentation

A member of the PreReq Review Team will contact you within 10 business days of receipt of the prereq form:

  • If the prereq verification form is approved, you will receive the registration link for the training you are approved to attend along with the corresponding coupon code
  • If the prereq verification form cannot be approved, you will receive an email explanation for the denial

Should you have any questions, or need assistance with the completion or the submission of the prerequisite verification form, please email usfotiec-cards@usf.edu or call 813-974-2284


If you are applying to attend the full four (4) day Outreach Trainer course, please click the link below:

  • OSHA 500: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
  • OSHA 501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry
  • OSHA 5400: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry
  • OSHA 5600: Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course

Prerequisite form for Trainer Courses (OSHA 500, OSHA 501, OSHA 5400, OSHA 5600)