Training
Training Opportunities in Florida
Florida Statutes require Florida Department of Health Environmental Public Health Professionals working in the Food Hygiene and Onsite Sewage programs to hold specific college degrees, as well as pass competency examinations and earn continuing education units (read more about the department's certification requirements here). Approximately 1,100 individuals currently hold this credential. A number of staff have also earned their Registered Sanitarian credentials through either the National Environmental Health Association or Florida Environmental Health Association.
Environmental Health Professionals must keep their knowledge current if they are to be effectively prepared for and respond to today's challenges. Registered Sanitarians as well as Florida Department of Health Certified Environmental Health Professionals are required attend ongoing training in order to earn a minimum number of continuing education hours in order to renew their professional credentials.
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April 12, North Florida Research and Education Center 155 Research Road - Quincy, FL 32351
22nd Annual Hydric Soils Workshop
This one day comprehensive workshop includes lectures and a field exercise that identifies commonly occurring hydric soil indicators in Florida. Registration form is below. Lectures are provided by some of the most respected experts in the field of wetlands and hydric soils. All participants will receive a copy of the Hydric Soils of Florida Handbook, 4th Edition, a laminated one-page copy of the Hydric Soil Indicators, and a ball cap.
This training has been approved for 7 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.
April 13, Marriott Springhill Suites in Vero Beach
Florida Association of Environmental Soil Scientists 21st Annual Hydric Soils Workshop
This one day comprehensive workshop includes lectures and a field exercise that identifies commonly occurring hydric soil indicators in Florida. Lectures are provided by respected experts in the field of wetlands and hydric soils. All participants will receive a copy of the Hydric Soils of Florida Handbook, 4th Edition, a laminated one-page copy of the Hydric Soil Indicators, and a ball cap.
For more information go to http://www.faess.org/
This training has been approved for 7 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.
April 14, Kissimmee
Pool Information Class
Contact: Kathy Fuchs
April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19 - WebEx
Food and Waterborne Disease Program
This is a four part training series examining some of the potential indicators of intentional food contamination. The series includes an introduction to food terrorism, a subject matter expert lecture on foodborne disease surveillance, an in-depth case study of the Salmonellosis outbreak in The Dalles, Oregon by the lead investigator in the case, and lessons learned from previous incidents of intentional food contamination.
Contact: Michael Wydotis
1.5 credit hours will be awarded for each of Parts 1, 2, and 3, and 2.0 credit hours are available for participation in Part 4
June 8, 2011
Indoor Air Quality in Florida
Speakers:
Tim Wallace, RS, CEHP, Environmental Health Program Consultant
Clark Eldredge, MS, Environmental Administrator
Radon and Indoor Air Program Bureau of Community Environmental Health Florida Department of Health
5.5 credit hours
June 13, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Design- Tallahassee
June 14, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Treatment-Tallahassee
June 27, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Design- Orlando
June 28, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Treatment-Orlando
July 13, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Design-Miami
July 14, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Treatment-Miami
July 25, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Design-Tampa
July 26, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Treatment-Tampa
August 17, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Design-Gainesville
August 18, 2011 Advanced Wastewater Treatment-Gainesville
New Education Course - 6.0 hours to Master/Registered Septic Tank Contractors, & CEHP Advanced Wastewater System Design EPINCORP, Inc. SP0020 P.O. Box 162204, Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 Epincorp@gmail.com Instructor: Dr. Sonia Cruz, Ph.D., C.E.H.P.
Contact: Dr. Sonia Cruz, Ph.D.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health Professionals.
SC0264 Procedures for Assessment of Wettest Season Water Table for Existing Septic Systems
Dates:
January 26, 2012 Tallahassee,
February 23, 2012 Miami,
March 22, 2012 Orlando
April 26, 2012 Gainesvill
May 17, 2012 Tampa
SC0263 Procedures for Inspection and Assessment of Existing Systems
Dates:
January 27, 2012 Tallahassee
February 24, 2012 Miami
March 23, 2012 Orlando
April 27,2012 Gainesville
May 18, 2012 Tampa