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.
The next offering of the BEHP is expected to occur in the Fall of 2013 at the School of Public Health in Rensselaer, NY. The course has not yet been scheduled. Information will be posted as soon as it is available so please check back.
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 Requirements:
In-person classes
Webinars
Completion of exam
Online Courses
Field Exercises
The following documents will assist you with accessing and completing the program requirements.
Webinar Frequently Asked Questions
Online Exam and Evaluation Instructions
Handouts
- DOH-CS 100 handouts
- EH 105A Part 1 Pests
- EH 105A Part 2 Bed Bugs
- EH 107A.1 Body Art Tattoo and Piercing PPT handouts
- Journal of Pediatric Nursing - 2009 Editorial: To Tattoo or Not: That is the Question
- Journal of American Academy of Dermatology - September 2006:
Tattoos and Body Piercings in the United States: A National Data Set - NYSDOH: http://www.health.ny.gov/community/body_art/
- Governor Cuomo Signs Bill to Protect Teens from Health Risks of Body Piercing - July 30, 2012
- EH 107A.1 Tanning PPT Handouts
- FTC Consumer Alert - January 2010 - Indoor Tanning
- FDA Consumer Health Information - May 2010 - Indoor Tanning: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays
- The Lancet - Volume 10 August 2009 - Special Report: Policy - A Review of Human Carcinogens - Part D: Radiation
- Journal of American Academy of Dermatology - December 2005 - The Infoor Tanning Industry: A Review of Skin Cancer Risks, Health Benefit Claims, and Regulation
- NYSDOH: http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/tanning/
- Governor Cuomo Signs Legislastion to Help Protect New York Teens from Health Risks of Indoor Tanning - July 16, 2012
- EH 107A.2 Tobacco PPT Handouts
- PH 103D Vectors Part 1
- PH 103D Vectors Part 2
- PH 103D Vectors Part 3
Field Exercise Forms
Food Field Exercise Form
CEHFP-852 TR
DOH Food Service Inspection
Swimming Pool Field Exercise Form
DOH 1321 Swimming PoolPublic Water Supply Field Exercise Form
Elective Field Exercise Form
Visit the sites below to find additional training related to environmental health.
Empire State Public Health Training Center - free, self-paced online courses
Public Health Live - free webcasts on current public health topics
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
