This is the program description page for the
Basic Environmental Health Program - Winter 2017. If you need,
or would like, to participate in this program you must enroll in all of the
program courses. Scroll to the bottom of the page to review the program course
table and click on the button labeled "One Click Program Enrollment."
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Program Description
The Basic Environmental Health Program (BEHP) is an introductory training program designed to equip entry level environmental health personnel with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities needed to develop competency in their initial and future duties. The BEHP is recognized as the health training course approved by the State Health Department pursuant to Part 11 of the State Sanitary Code for individuals employed in Public Health Sanitarian and Technician titles in New York State. Experienced environmental and public health staff, faculty, and industry experts provide a rich overview of major environmental and public health components and programs conducted in New York, together with instruction on the related specialized science and technology. Designed to prepare staff for additional specialized training and mentored experience, the program is coordinated for the New York State Department of Health through an agreement with the University at Albany School of Public Health. The program, typically presented over a period of 2-3 months, consists of in-class sessions, online webinars, webcasts, and online self-paced courses. There are no registration or tuition fees.
Students expecting to receive a certificate of completion for the entire program must complete all in-person courses, webinars, and online courses as outlined in this document. For more information, contact the University at Albany Center for Public Health Continuing Education (CPHCE) at 518-402-0330 or coned@albany.edu.
Program Documents
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