Training Opportunities for Environmental Public Health Professionals 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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March
March 15-16, Lake Alfred
Master III–Basic FL Soils
Cost for this FOWA course is $265 for members, $423
non-members; DOH Employees covered by State contract.
Contact
Melissa Brown for more information, (321) 363-1590.
This training is approved for 13 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 15-17, Indianapolis
National
Environmental Health & Safety Conference
Information will be posted
here as it becomes available.
March 17-18, Lake Alfred
Master I–System Design &
Function
Cost for this FOWA course is $198 for members, $309
non-members; DOH Employees covered by State contract.
Contact Melissa Brown for more information, (321)
363-1590.
This training is approved for 9.5 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 18-19, Lake Alfred
Master II–System
Materials & Regulation Requirements
Cost for this FOWA course is $156 for members, $244
non-members; DOH Employees covered by State contract.
Contact Melissa Brown for more information, (321)
363-1590.
This training is approved for 7.5 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
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March 19, Jacksonville
Climate Change and
Public Health
The goal of this training
is to educate and engage public health and community
planning stakeholders concerning the effects of climate
change on public health and identify promising
practices, standards and partnerships to address such
effects. Click
here for more information.
This training is approved for 3.5 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 22, Satellite Broadcast and Webinar
Florida H1N1 Forum
By the end of
the broadcast,
participants
will be able to identify the impact of the H1N1 outbreak
in Florida and the nation, explain the Florida planning
and response strategies implemented to mitigate the H1N1
impact, and describe the strategies for future pandemics
based on lessons learned. Contact Leesa Gibson for
more information, (850) 245-4444, ext. 4409.
This training is approved for 1 CEU for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 23, Hialeah
Installer Program I
The goal of this course is to provide the classroom
portion of the skill set necessary to install basic
onsite systems. Topics covered: basic design, soil
components, types of distribution, and the basic math
skills necessary for proper installation. $125.00
for FOWA members; $195.00 for non-members; DOH Employee
fees covered by state grant. Contact
Melissa Brown for more information, (321) 363-1590.
This training is approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 23, North Ft. Myers
Water Programs
Education Course: Public Swimming Pool Inspections
This free training, offered by the Gulf Coast District
of FEHA, is being held at the Lee County Health
Department, 83 Pondella Road. Contact Jim Love at
james_love@doh.state.fl.us for more information.
This training is approved for 5.5 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 23-24, Sarasota
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 23-26, Atlanta
2010 Food Safety
Education Conference: Advancements in Food Safety
Education: Trends, Tools and Technologies
Foodborne illness is a
preventable and underreported disease that presents a
major challenge to both the general and at-risk
populations. Empowering consumers worldwide with
knowledge and better safe food handling behaviors is the
best line of defense against pathogens causing these
illnesses. Plan to attend, and participate! Visit the
conference website for more information.
This training has been approved for 15 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 24-25, Bradenton
Maintenance Training
Program for the Onsite Installer-Parts A&B
Learn about Operations &
Maintenance contracts, implementation, practices for
tanks and for various dispersal, and methodologies for
specific onsite wastewater technologies. Also includes
wastewater characteristics, proper ethics and safety
practices, how to conduct a site evaluation and an
overview of the math skills necessary for an inspection.
FOWA members $20.83 per hr; non-members $32.50 per hr;
DOH employee fees covered by state grant. Contact
Melissa Brown for more information, (321) 363-1590.
This training is approved for 17 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 25-26, Ft. Myers
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 26, Miami
The Code, Chapter
64E-6, F.A.C.
This new training
course is designed to help onsite sewage industry
members and environmental professionals understand the
requirements of an OSTDS permit application including
updates on the new rule changes. For information
contact Epincorp Inc. at (407) 774-8506 or visit the
website
www.epincorp.com.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 29-31, Orlando
GIS & Water
Resources VI
This Specialty Conference
continues the American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
biennial tradition of surveying the state of knowledge
in the field, following the 2004 conference in
Nashville, 2006 conference in Houston and 2008
conference in San Mateo. Because of its
interdisciplinary approach to water resource
opportunities and problems, AWRA provides an excellent
professional home for the most comprehensive forum on
the application of GIS to water resources engineering
and sciences. Click
here for more information.
March 29 - April 2, Orlando
2010 National
Hurricane Conference
The
primary goal of the National Hurricane Conference is to
improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and
mitigation in order to save lives and property in the
United States and the tropical islands of the Caribbean
and Pacific. In addition, the conference serves as a
national forum for federal, state and local officials to
exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve
Emergency Management. Click
here or
here for more information.
March 30, West Palm Beach
AWR-154 Principles of
National Incident Management System (NIMS), Team
Building, and Risk Communication
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Emergency Preparedness is once again partnering with the Western Institute of Food Safety and Security (WIFSS) to bring Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Certified Agroterrorism Courses to Florida. All courses are free of charge with lunch provided, thanks to a DHS grant through WIFSS. Additional sponsoring partners include the Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS-Extension), the Florida Department of Health, and the Regional Domestic Security Task Forces. For more information, contact John Terry at (850) 410-6756 or terryj1@doacs.state.fl.us.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
March 31, Davie
AWR-154 Principles of
National Incident Management System (NIMS), Team
Building, and Risk Communication
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, Office of Agricultural Emergency Preparedness
is once again partnering with the Western Institute of
Food Safety and Security (WIFSS) to bring Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) Certified Agroterrorism Courses
to Florida. All courses are free of charge with
lunch provided, thanks to a DHS grant through WIFSS.
Additional sponsoring partners include the Institute for
Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS-Extension), the
Florida Department of Health, and the Regional Domestic
Security Task Forces. For more information, contact John
Terry at (850) 410-6756 or
terryj1@doacs.state.fl.us.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
April
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April 13, Vero Beach
2010 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
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. For more information,
contact
Travis Richardson (TRichardson@sjrwmd.com)
or Chad Rishar (CRishar@sjrwmd.com).
This training has been approved for 7 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
April 20-21, Miami
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
April 22-23, Ft. Lauderdale
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
April 23, Tallahassee
The Code, Chapter
64E-6, F.A.C.
This new training
course is designed to help onsite sewage industry
members and environmental professionals understand the
requirements of an OSTDS permit application including
updates on the new rule changes. For information
contact Epincorp Inc. at (407) 774-8506 or visit the
website
www.epincorp.com.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
May
May 2-5, Orlando
2010 American
Occupational Health Conference
Click
here for more information.
May 4-5, Tampa
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
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May 6-7, St. Petersburg
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
May 11-12, Tavares
Water Facilities Security
and Response Systems Training
The University of Florida TREEO
Center, in cooperation with Florida’s Department of
Environmental Protection, will be presenting free Water
Facilities Security and Response Systems Training in
communities across the State. This training is
considered as an important element in emergency
preparedness. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
May 13, Tavares
Water Distribution System
Security
Protecting our drinking water from
natural and man-made threats has become one of the US
Department of Homeland Security’s top priorities. This
free course from TREEO will help the Water Distribution
System Operator and Utility Manager identify some of the
vulnerabilities of a distribution system and how to
better protect this valuable asset. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 4 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
May 16-18, Orlando
The 2010 Florida
Water Resources Conference
The Florida Water
Resources Conference is dedicated to preserving and
enhancing Florida's water environment. Click
here
to learn more about this conference.
May 20, Orlando
The Code, Chapter
64E-6, F.A.C.
This new training
course is designed to help onsite sewage industry
members and environmental professionals understand the
requirements of an OSTDS permit application including
updates on the new rule changes. For information
contact Epincorp Inc. at (407) 774-8506 or visit the
website
www.epincorp.com.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
May 24-25, Tampa
14th Annual
Water Reuse and Desalination Research Conference
Click
here for more information.
May 25-27, Orlando
The 7th Annual National Environmental
Partnership Summit
This year's theme Taking the Next Steps for Energy,
Sustainability and a Green Economy is perfectly timed
for what is going on within the national and global
economy. Now is the time to learn about the future of
energy, what a green economy is, and how we can
all prosper from incorporating sustainability. Click
here for more information.
June
June 5-9, Albuquerque, NM
NEHA Annual
Educational Conference & Exhibition
As more information
becomes available, it will be posted to the
NEHA website.
June 11-14, Clearwater Beach
Social Marketing
in Public Health
Click
here for more information on this opportunity.
June 22-23, Orlando
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
June 24-25, TBD (Orange/Brevard/St. Lucie County)
Radiation
Emergency Medicine
The
training is intended for medical personnel who need to
recognize the symptoms of radiation exposure and/or
treat the victims of a radiological incident/event, such
as a nuclear power plant accident, or the detonation of
an improvised nuclear device. The training is provided
by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training
Site (REAC/TS) staff of Oak Ridge, TN. Course topics
include, but are not limited to: basic radiation
protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment
of local and whole body irradiation; treatment for
internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 9.75 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
June 25, Tampa
The Code, Chapter
64E-6, F.A.C.
This new training
course is designed to help onsite sewage industry
members and environmental professionals understand the
requirements of an OSTDS permit application including
updates on the new rule changes. For information
contact Epincorp Inc. at (407) 774-8506 or visit the
website
www.epincorp.com.
This training has been approved for 6 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
July
July 1, Gainesville
Water Distribution System
Security
Protecting our drinking water from
natural and man-made threats has become one of the US
Department of Homeland Security’s top priorities. This
free course from TREEO will help the Water Distribution
System Operator and Utility Manager identify some of the
vulnerabilities of a distribution system and how to
better protect this valuable asset. Click
here for more information.
This training has been approved for 4 CEUs for Certified Environmental Health
Professionals.
August
August 9-13, Sarasota
Florida
Environmental Health Association Annual Education
Meeting
Details will be posted as they become available at
www.feha.org.
September
October
November
December
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