AEC Preconference Offerings

Registration is required for all preconference sessions, regardless of cost. Preconference registration can be added to an attendees registration while registering for the main conference. All preconference offerings will take place in-person at the 2024 AEC in Pittsburgh, PA. There will not be virtual access to preconference offerings.

Climate & Health

Climate for Health Ambassador Training

Monday, July 15
8 am – 12 pm
Fee: $0, Pre-registration is required

We are once again partnering with Climate for Health, a program of ecoAmerica, to offer this training to help build the capacity of environmental health professionals to be involved in their local climate and health conversation. The Climate for Health Ambassador Training will equip participants with knowledge, hands on experience, and resources to speak and act confidently on climate change and solutions.

Credentials

Certified Professional - Food Safety Credential Review Course

Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14
8 am – 5 pm daily
Fee: $449 member/$549 non-member
AEC Registration Bundle Price: $954 member/$1,129 non-member

This two-day refresher course is designed to enhance your preparation for the NEHA Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) credential exam. Participants are expected to have prior food safety knowledge and training equal to the eligibility requirements to sit for the CP-FS exam. The course will cover exam content areas. The instructor will be available during and after the course for questions. The course includes the CP-FS Study Package (CP-FS manual and CP-FS flash cards).

An additional application and fee are required to take any credential exam. There will not be the opportunity to take the paper exam onsite at the AEC. Attendees will need to apply and take the exam through Pearson VUE.

Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian Credential Review Course

Saturday, July 13 – Monday, July 15
8 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday, 8 am – 12 pm Monday
Fee: $549 member/$649 non-member, AEC Registration Bundle Price: $1,054 member/$1,154 non-member

This two-and-a-half-day refresher course is designed to enhance your preparation for the NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) credential exam. Participants are expected to have a solid foundation of environmental health knowledge and training equal to the eligibility requirements to sit for the REHS/RS credential exam. This course alone is not enough to pass the REHS/RS credential exam. The class will cover exam content areas. The REHS/RS Study Guide is included in this review course.

Food Safety

NEHA and FDA National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Self-Assessment and Verification Audit Workshop

Saturday, July 13 – Monday, July 15
Fee: $150 for all registrants

This workshop is designed to provide participants with an overview of the National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards criteria and an in-depth understanding of the self-assessment and verification audit processes, worksheets, and forms. Participants should be program managers or those directly responsible for conducting program self-assessments and preparing for verification audits. Separate registration for the SAVA workshop will open in early 2024.

Land Reuse

Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) Immersion Training

Saturday, July 13 – Monday, July 15
8 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday, 8 am – 12 pm Monday
Fee: $150 member/$195 non-member

This interactive 2.5-day training aims to increase the skills of the environmental health workforce by enabling them to engage in land reuse and redevelopment work. It takes our original "EHLR Basic" training and embeds a deeper dive into the tools used in the first three modules (i.e., community engagement, risk evaluation, and risk communication). Participants will earn 20 CEs for completing the full 2.5-day training.

Workforce & Leadership

Affiliate Leadership Workshop and Affiliate Presidents Council

Monday, July 15
8 am – 12 pm
Fee: $0, Pre-registration is required

NEHA Affiliate leaders are invited to collaborate, learn, and network at this half-day workshop. The goal of this annual workshop is to provide affiliates with tips and resources for running successful associations.

Water Quality

Private Well Preparedness Workshop: Strategies to Mitigate the Impacts of Natural Disasters on Private Wells

Monday, July 15
8 – 11 am
Fee: $0, Pre-registration is required

The Private Well Preparedness Workshop is an essential initiative by NEHA’s Private Water Network (PWN), developed in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NEHA, and the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). This workshop is designed to address the challenges private well owners face during natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods. With over 15% of the American population depending on private wells for drinking water, and minimal regulation on water quality, it is crucial to empower owners with knowledge and strategies for disaster preparedness and response.

Participants will engage in presentations and roundtable discussions focused on:

Understanding the unique impacts of different natural disasters on private wells.
Strategies for safeguarding well water before, during, and after disasters.
Adapting outreach and educational efforts for well owners during crisis situations.
Sharing experiences and best practices for disaster preparedness and recovery.

This workshop is vital to promote safe drinking water and mitigate health risks associated with contaminated well water during disasters. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and learn from peers and expert panelists. NEHA will offer continuing education credits for the workshop content.

Tribal Small Private Water Systems Workshop: Addressing Unique Challenges and Opportunities

Monday, July 15
1 – 4 pm
Fee: $0, Pre-registration is required

In line with NEHA's commitment to support environmental health professionals and private water safety workers in tribal communities, this workshop is designed to address the distinctive challenges and opportunities identified through a comprehensive needs assessment. Recognizing that tribal small private water systems have unique aspects and requirements, this workshop will feature a subject matter expert to delve into the distinct hurdles and prospects in tribal communities. The workshop will also offer interactive sessions that focus and build on the specific training needs of professionals working within these communities, fostering active participation allowing attendees to share practical strategies for effective management and safety of tribal small private water systems, and to share best practices, discuss barriers, and brainstorm innovative solutions.