This page links to training resources.
National Center for Environmental Health
Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health (CLEH) – application and information about a 10-week summer internship at CDC for undergraduate students in Environmental Science/Studies and related fields
Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners – This Web site serves as a clearinghouse of information resources related to emergency and terrorism preparedness for environmental health practitioners
Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) – nine modules that focus on key environmental health issues and challenges for emergency response
EHTER Fact Sheet [PDF 110 KB]
Essential Services of Environmental Health CD-ROM [PDF, 823 KB] – CD-ROM training program to help environmental health programs fully integrate the essential services concepts into their own operations through a flexible workshop format. Continuing education credits are available for program completion. This program was developed under an EHSB cooperative agreement.
Healthy Housing Reference Manual – revision provides information on the impact of housing on health and safety
Integrated Pest Management: Conducting Urban Rodent Surveys [PDF, 626 KB] – update of the 1974 CDC Urban Rat Surveys manual includes information about integrated pest management (IPM)
Internship Experiences – brings together writeups from interns who have worked in the Environmental Health Services Branch.
Managing Rodents and Mosquitoes Through Integrated Pest Management – Online Webcast provides information for local health authorities to implement integrated pest management
Mosquitoes and You: West Nile Virus Training for Elementary School Students (Volusia County Health Department, Florida) – multimedia training program with age-appropriate games, videos, and workbooks [K-2] [PDF, 1,265 KB]; [3-5] [PDF, 1,706 KB] and includes a teacher's manual [PDF, 907 KB]. This program was developed in collaboration with the Volusia County [Florida] Health Department.
NALBOH Environmental Health Primer – document prepared by the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) on environmental health issues such as air quality, food safety, drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, vector control, injury prevention, risk assessment, and more
Pictorial Keys to Arthropods, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals of Public Health Significance – pictorial keys used to teach animal identification to personnel (sanitarians, engineers, physicians, veterinarians, etc.) without special training in taxonomy
Swimming Pool Inspectors Interactive Training CD-ROM – tool to use as training new environmental health personnel and as a review for experienced staff
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Education and Training – ATSDR environmental public health training (in-class courses and distance learning)
Epi Computer-Based Case Studies – free computer-based case studies to teach epidemiologic principles and practices
Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) – the country's critical epidemiology training service, combating the causes of major epidemics
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Training – short-term NIOSH training programs for professionals
Preventive Medicine Residency (PMR) – prepares physicians for future leadership roles in public health at federal, state, and local levels
Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) – develops leaders skilled in the integration of public health information systems and development of data standards, policy and quality control measures to advance the practice of public health informatics
Public Health Prevention Service (PHPS) – builds skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Teachers' Tools – Educational Resources for Teachers at K-12 Levels – help teach teens and children about many aspects of infectious diseases
Training and Fellowship Programs – Emerging infectious diseases programs prepare laboratory scientists for careers in public health
CDC Public Health Training Network
Basic Mathematics in Environmental Health - SS3011 – self-study course reviews the fundamentals of arithmetic proportion, exponents, and geometryClassroom and Computer-Based Epidemiologic Case Studies – interactive exercises developed to teach epidemiologic principles and practices
Environmental Health Sciences - SS3010 – self-study course reviews the principles that form the basis of the processes and technologies used for identifying and resolving environmental health issues
Environmental Protection - SS3015 – course includes information about the effects of select legislation and governmental intervention in relation to environmental issues and the relationship between environmental issues and human health
Managing Rodents and Mosquitoes Through Integrated Pest Management – provides information on the importance and need for local health authorities to implement integrated pest management as a systems approach in the management of pests and vectors
Working with Communities for Environmental Health (Webcast on Demand) - No: WD0001 – provides useful tools that can help professionals improve their ability to effectively address environmental and public health concerns
Links to information from outside CDC
Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs (AEHAP) [external link] – career options and educational programs in environmental health
American Public Health Association Learning and Professional Development Programs Unit [external link] – promotes professional development and strengthens public health practice within the core guidelines of the public health essential services
Ask SPHERE [external link] – clearinghouse of public health training programs, materials, and resources based at the Southeast Public Health Training Center
EQUIPh [external link] – NACCHO's online exchange for public health preparedness resources developed by local public health departments, academic institutions and governmental agencies
FDA Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA U) Training Courses and Materials [external link] – provides high-quality learning opportunities through the delivery of timely and cost-effective learning products
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) [external link]
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice [external link] – online and CD-ROM courses, learning modules, and exercises to meet the training and development needs of the public health workforce
Public Health Foundation TRAIN [external link] – free searchable database to help public health professionals find distance-learning opportunities