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Environmental health specialists identify and try to eliminate environmental health hazards such as chemicals, fumes, dust, human and industrial wastes, radioactive materials, and bacterial contaminants. Some environmental health specialists are scientists who conduct research; others work as inspectors for public agencies and industry. Our drinking water, restaurants, and swimming pools are inspected for cleanliness and safety by a health department’s environmental health specialist. Specialization
Environmental health specialists with advanced training may specialize in:
Environment Environmental health specialists work in a variety of settings, including public health departments, government agencies, universities, and private industry. Prep General college preparation is recommended. Coursework should include three math classes including three math classes including algebra I, algebra II, and geometry (or a higher level math course for which algebra II is a prerequisite), three science courses including one biological science, one physical science, and one lab course, four English units, and two social studies units. If available, a student should take two years of a foreign language. It is recommended that a student be enrolled in a health services endorsement area if available. Academic A licensed environmental health specialist with a public health department must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental health or a related field (including 45 hours of appropriate science courses). He or she must also complete a supervised training and internship of two years and pass a licensure examination given by the Oregon Sanitarian Registration Board. Environmental health specialists involved in research, administration, environmental protection, and resource management must earn at least a master’s degree, and some earn doctoral degrees in areas such as water resources engineering, air and industrial hygiene, environmental management, and related fields. The graduate programs require a bachelor’s degree or substantial coursework in science and engineering. Earning Potential $39,200.00 - $72,300.00
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