Basic Environmental Health Program (BEHP)
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.
There are no registration or tuition fees.
Registration is now open for the Fall 2011 program.
Site Information:
Genesee County Fire Training Center Facility
7690 State Street Rd.
Batavia, NY 14020
To register visit www.nylearnsph.com.
Click here to view registration instructions.
Contact Information:
Lindsay Ruland, MPH, CHES, SLE
Project Coordinator
lbenson@uamail.albany.edu
Phone: (518) 402-0330
Fax: (518) 402-1137
The Basic Environmental Health Program (BEHP) uses a blended learning approach which includes in-person classes, webinars, webcasts, online courses and field exercises. Although all individuals are welcome to complete any of these courses, first priority will be given to local and state health department personnel who are employed in Public Health Sanitarian and Technician titles. Other public health staff will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Program Schedule
Program Overview
Program Calendar
Program Requirements:
In-person classes
Webinars
Online Courses
Field Exercises
*Use the Student Progress Tracking Sheet to help you keep track of the progrm requirements as you complete them.
The following documents will assist you with accessing and completing the program requirements.
Webinar Frequently Asked Questions
Online Exam and Evaluation Instructions
Field Exercise Forms
Food Field Exercise Form
Public Water Supply Field Exercise Form
Elective Field Exercise Form
Swimming Pool Field Exercise Form
Visit the sites below to find additional training related to environmental health.
Public Health Live - free webcasts on current public health topics
New York New Jersey Public Health Training Center - free, self-paced online courses
CPHP E-learning Center - free, self-paced online courses
New York State Department of Health Learning Management System Calendar - upcoming training events for local and state health department employees
CDC Environmental Health Workforce Development Training
