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California REHS Continuing Education Opportunities Through NEHA

NEHA has been designated a continuing education accreditation agency for registered environmental health specialists by the California Department of Public Health.

Information for CA REHS Credential Holders

Contact hours earned through attendance at activities approved through NEHA will count toward completion of the continuing education requirement for REHSs.

Approved Registered Providers and Courses - Last update 12/6/2011

Registered Provider	Approved Course	Course Location and weblink	Course Date	CE Hours
CEHA Superior Chapter	Special Processes at Retail (FD 312)	Mather, CA	March 3-4, 2010	14.5
NSF International	New Skimmer Line Requirements and UV Cryptosporidium Control plus other updates	https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/174500176	December 15, 2011	1.0
NEHA	Catalog of NEHA e-Learning Courses	www.neha.org/elearning	Online courses	Most courses are 1.0 CE hour each unless otherwise specified
National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF)	Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification Course (CPO)	Courses offered through trainers throughout CA or online. Visit www.nspf.org for a listing of approved trainers or for more information on the online version	Continuous	16.0
Center for Domestic Preparedness/FEMA/US Dept of Homeland Security	Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response	Courses offered continuously. Visit http://cdp.dhs.gov for course schedule.	Continuous	32.0
NSF International	Prevention of Recreational Water Illness	Webinar: www.nsf.org/info/pools	Continuous	1.5
NSF International	POU Residential Treatment Devices	Webinar: https://cc.readytalk.com	Continuous	1.5
California Industrial Hygiene Council	CIHC Conference 2011	www.CIHConline.com	(San Francisco, CA) December 5-7, 2011	24
NATEC International, Inc.	Lead Continuing Education General (CEG)	1100 Technology Circle, Suite A, Anaheim, CA 92805 www.natecintl.com/catalog.html	Ongoing (1-2 classes each month)	7
NSF International	New NSF/ANSI Standards for Onsite Residential & Commercial Water Reuse Treatment Systems	http://www.nsf.org/	Continuous	1
NSF International	Equipment Materials: Overview of Food Code and Key NSF Standards Requirements	http://www.nsf.org/	Continuous	1
NEHA	Biology and Control of Vectors and Public Health Pests: The Importance of Integrated Pest Management	Sacramento, CA	November 2-3, 2011	13.25
Arizona County Directors of Environmental Health Services Assoc.	Southwest On-Site Wastewater Conference	Laughlin, NV	January 31 – February 2, 2012	Up to 31.5 (including Pre-Cons)
National Center for Healthy Housing	Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners Course	Various Locations	Various Dates	13.75

Information for Providers of Continuing Education

Providers of continuing education courses in environmental health may apply to NEHA to become a Registered Provider to offer continuing education courses in California for REHSs.

Click here to download the Application Form.

Q:What is a Registered Provider (RP)?
A: A RP is someone or some entity that has applied to an Accreditation Agency to offer their continuing education courses to CA REHSs.

Q: How can I apply to become a RP through NEHA?
A: Complete the Application to become a Registered Provider. If applying for approval for more than one course please fill out a separate Course Information sheet for each.

Q: What are my obligations once approved by NEHA as a RP?
A: For each course administered or given the RP is responsible for having participants complete the course roster (NEHA provides a template) and distribute the Course Evaluation Form and Certificate Request Form to participants (forms provided by NEHA).