Required Online Training

This page will guide current employees on how to complete the General Online Module Training. This is the required first step before specific track training. The two tracks you may pursue after this general training are Food Protection and Facilities or On-Site Wastewater.

This content is only intended for current Environmental Health Employees who are pursuing a Delegation of Authority.

General Module On-Demand Training

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Complete the General CIT Module

This training for existing employees is on-demand, online, and can be done at your own pace. This module must be complete before the classroom sessions for your selected track (Food Protection or Wastewater) can begin. You must review all of the steps below before moving on to your selected track. Most of the content is either .pdfs or YouTube videos.
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Welcome to Environmental Health

Get a Broad Overview of Environmental Health (PDF)
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Meet the Board of Examiners

Understand what the board does and how it is structured. This board will also confirm your application eligibility and administer the exams. This document includes your registration packet which outlines the steps you need to complete to embark on your CIT & A training.

NC State Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners (PDF)
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YouTube Video on Professional Development Opportunities

This video provides an overview of Environmental Health and careers within it.

Careers in Environmental Health (YouTube)
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History of On-Site Wastewater

Video on state-level laws and rules on waste and sewage disposal

History of On-Site Wastewater (YouTube)
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Non-Point Source Pollution Program

Video on environmental pollutants, non-point source pollution regulation, the management program, and ongoing projects.

Non-Point Source Pollution Program (YouTube)
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Asbestos Hazard Management Program

Video overview of asbestos and lead based paint management

Asbestos Hazard Managment Program (YouTube)
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Responding to Inquiries about Mold Growth, Dampness, and Indoor Environmental Quality

Video on responding to inquiries about indoor enviornmental quality regarding dampness and mold.

Indoor Environmental Quality Inquiries (YouTube)
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Public Health Impact of Food Safety

Regional specialist presents information about the public health impact of food safety

Foodborne Illness Overview (YouTube)
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Children's Environmental Health Organization

This document covers the history, rules, screenings, and sources of lead and its risks to children.

Children's Environmental Health Organization (PDF)
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Environmental Health Role in Emergency Preparedness

Video on personal and community perparedness in face of an emergency.

Emergency Preparedness (YouTube)
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Foodborne Illness, Surveillance, and Outbreaks

Presentation of foodborne illnesses in North Carolina

Foodborne Illness, Surveillance, and Outbreaks (PDF)
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Steps of an Outbreak Investigation: Back to Basics

Document with the principles of outbreak investigations

Back to Basics on Investigations (PDF)
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Seafood Safety in Retail Food Service Establishments

Overview of seafood-borne illnesses and their sources

Seafood Safety in Retail (PDF)
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Communication Styles: Think Before You Speak

Video covering necessary communication tactics with customers.

Communication Styles (YouTube)
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Bed Bugs

Video covering bed bugs in environmental health

Bed bug inspections (YouTube)
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Cockroach and Rodent Management

Cockroach and Rodent Management (YouTube)
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Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes (PDF)
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Adverse Actions Part 1

Adverse Actions Part 1 (YouTube)
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Adverse Actions Part 2

Adverse Actions Part 2 (YouTube)