The Registered Sanitarian (R.S.), Registered Environmental Health Professional (R.E.H.P.) and Registered Environmental Health Specialist (R.E.H.S.) credentials reflect the highest level of expertise and competence in the environmental health profession.  Registration is voluntary in the state of Florida, so those awarded the credential demonstrate a high degree of personal initiative and long-term commitment to public health.  Registered professionals are more likely to be up-to-date on the latest advancements in their field and are better equipped to direct the activities of others.  Registration enhances credibility in communicating risks, serving as an expert witness, or discussing environmental health issues with other professionals or the general public.

The standards for registration in Florida meet the requirements of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and have been adopted by FEHA.  Once you have received your FEHA credential, you may apply for and receive the NEHA credential; our organization maintains a reciprocity agreement with NEHA in order for you to obtain the NEHA credential and any other state with a similar agreement will recognize the Florida credential.

To be eligible for the R.S./R.E.H.P./R.E.H.S. credential, applicants must meet education and experience requirements established in our bylaws then successfully pass a national exam covering all aspects of environmental health, including bioterrorism and disaster preparedness.  Once registered, individuals must complete and submit continuing education units to the Registration Board and adhere to a professional code of ethics.  They’re also active in professional and community-based activities.

As organizations strive for a more talented workforce, registration provides an incentive for employees to increase their job-related value by developing and maintaining new skills.  Employers and customers benefit from the enhanced quality of services that registration can impart.  This is especially true during difficult times, like natural disasters or budget reductions.

Registration is an accomplishment that will generate a sense of pride on a personal level while attracting recognition from your peers on a professional level.

For more information on the benefits of becoming a R.S./R.E.H.P./R.E.H.S, please review the R.S. presentation.

So...what are you waiting for?

Just a little reminder

The next, RS/REHP, exam is on November 18, 2010, in Orlando, Fl.  Please submit your application to Howard Rosen, R.S., 8044 Princess Palm Cir, Tamarac, Fl 33321, by October 4, 2010.

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All hours received are now posted.  Persons whose names are highlighted in red are not in good standing at this time.  To return to good standing, you must submit 30 hours that were earned in 07-08.  You will then receive an invoice for renewal and you must pay a late fee.   If the information posted is incorrect, please contact me directly, Howard Rosen, R.S., 954.720.5803.  Those in Bold have met the 30 contact hours for the 09-10 biannual period.

Don’t forget to complete the CEU form each time you earn hours.  I maintain a folder for each registered professional and keep track of the total number of contact hours awarded.  If you send hours or certificates without the form (e.g., via email), I have to complete the form  for you.  For more information regarding CEU's, please review the continuing education procedures document.

Questions?  Contact:

 Howard Rosen

                                                                       8044 Princess Palm Cir

Tamarac, Florida 33321
(954) 720-5803

(herrose@bellsouth.net)