Environmental Health Training Program (EHTP)
Co-sponsored by the Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health and the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Endorsed by:
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The Connecticut Association of Directors of Health
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The Connecticut Environmental Health Association
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The Connecticut Public Health Association
For questions regarding this program contact:
Dr. Nwanzu Ndika
Department of Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
Tel: (203) 392-6966
Fax: (203) 392-6965
Email: ndikan1@southernct.edu
General Information
Please be aware that the course meets every Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the days indicated.
*In the event of snow day(s), the course will be extended by as many weeks as snow days occurred.
| COURSE | DATES: | COST: |
| Full Course (food, Sewage, & General topic) | January 9 - April 30, 2008 | $500.00 |
| Food and Sewage Segments Only | January 9 - March 19, 2008 | $250.00 |
| Food Protection Segment Only | January 9 - February 13, 2008 | $125.00 |
| Sewage Disposal Segment Only | February 13- March 19, 2008 | $125.00 |
| General Environmental Health Topics Only (excluding food & sewage) |
March 12- April 30, 2008 | $250.00 |
Questions regarding the Environmental Health Training Program should be referred to:
Dr. William G. Faraclas, Director EHTP
c/o Dr. Nwanzu Ndika
Department of Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
Tel: (203) 392-6966
Fax: (203) 392-6965
Email: ndikan1@southernct.edu
Questions regarding the Sewage Disposal portion of the course should be referred to:
Amanda Crovo
Connecticut Department of Public Health
(860) 509-7296
Questions regarding the Food Sanitation portion of the course should be referred to:
Tracey Weeks
Connecticut Department of Public Health
(860) 509-7297
All other questions should be referred to:
Dr. Nwanzu Ndika
Department of Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
Tel: (203) 392-6966
Fax: (203) 392-6965
Email: ndikan1@southernct.edu
Program Q&A
Q: What exactly is the Environmental Health Training Program (EHTP)?
A: The EHTP course is designed to help prepare and train sanitarians, including those presently and aspiring to be employed in local health departments, in a variety of areas important to the field of environmental health. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, food sanitation, sub-surface sewage disposal, and general environmental health topics such as lead, water, and asbestos.
Q: How will taking the entire course benefit me?
A: In addition to greatly increasing one's knowledge in the area of environmental health, successful completion of the course results in a six-month reduction in the amount of time an individual must be employed in a health department before sitting for the Registered Sanitarian (R.S.) exam. Successful completion of the entire course also makes those aspiring to work in the field more marketable upon entering the workforce.
Q: Do I have to take the entire course or can I pick and choose the sections that best meet my needs?
A: The EHTP course is designed to meet the needs of its students. Therefore, the entire course or any combination of the three sections offered can be taken. Again, the three sections are Food Sanitation, Sewage Disposal, and General Environmental Health Topics.
Q: How will taking the Food Sanitation portion of the course benefit me?
A: Successful completion of the Food Sanitation portion of the course shall make those employed in local health departments eligible for the field certification activities scheduled and conducted by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, which leads to certification. Although successful completion of this course does not automatically lead to certification, it is one necessary step in the certification process.
Q: After I complete the Food Sanitation part of the course, what else must I do to become certified?
A: Food Inspection Certification consists of two components: 1) classroom training and 2) field certification. Successful completion of this course satisfies the classroom component for certification only. Candidates for field certification must possess a bachelor's degree and be sponsored by a local director of health. In lieu of the education requirement, three years experience in a regulatory food protection program, acceptable to the Connecticut Department of Public Health Food Protection Program, may be approved. Candidates for field certification shall not be involved in the ownership or management of a food establishment located within their jurisdiction. Please call the Connecticut Department of Public Health Food Protection Program at (860) 509-7297 if you have any questions regarding the classroom training component or field certification.
Q: How will taking the Sewage Disposal portion of the course benefit me?
A: Successful completion of the Sewage Disposal portion of this course shall meet the requirements for Phase 1 Certifications by the Connecticut Department of Public Health for those employed in local health departments.
Q: What if I am not presently employed as a sanitarian?
A: Those not employed by a local health department may complete the whole course or selected parts and sit for respective exams. Sewage certification and credit for the food sanitation classroom requirement become active for you when you are hired by a local health department and the health director makes a request to the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Q: Why is the EHTP course offered at Southern?
A: The Connecticut Department of Public Health specifically picked Southern as the site to offer the EHTP course. Such a comprehensive offering is not found anywhere else in
Q: When should I register?
A: Register as soon as possible. Space is limited.
Q: Once I have registered, what should I do?
A: Upon receiving your registration, we will post your letter of on CT Train and will include also the exact location of the sessions, directions, and practical information on other topics including parking.
For questions regarding this program contact:
Dr. Nwanzu Ndika
Department of Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
Tel: (203) 392-6966
Fax: (203) 392-6965
Email: ndikan1@southernct.edu
Registration
How to Register: Register for the Environmental Health Training Program at the 'Train Connecticut' website: https://ct.train.org
How to Pay: EHTP
After registering for the course, you can pay by check or credit card using the payment voucher or found on the 'Train Connecticut' website. Complete your voucher and mail it with payment to:
Department of Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
144 Farnham Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Confirmation: This will be posted on CT Train following payment.
For questions regarding this program contact:
Dr. Nwanzu Ndika
Department of Public Health
Southern Connecticut State University
Tel: (203) 392-6966
Fax: (203) 392-6965
Email: ndikan1@southernct.edu
