Recommended Reference List
(Updated February 2010)
The following references are recommended to help you prepare for taking the examination. Be aware that these materials may not contain all of the general knowledge necessary within each content area.
1. Environmental Engineering, 6th Edition, Three- Volume Set, 2009. Edited by Nelson L. Nemerow, PhD; Franklin J Agardy, PhD; Patrick Sullivan, PhD; and Joseph A. Salvato
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2. NEHA REHS/RS Study Guide, 3rd Edition, 2006. NEHA #517 (Available Spring 2006) |
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3. 2009 FDA Food Code |
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4. The Public Health Law Manual, 3rd Edition, 2005. Frank Grad, APHA #565
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5. Handbook of Environmental Health, Fourth Edition, Two Volume Set, 2002. Herman Koren and Michael Bisesi
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6. Environmental Law Handbook, 20th Edition, 2009, Government Institutes #615
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7. Principles of Food Sanitation, 5th Edition, 2009, Norman G. Marriott and Robert B. Gravani #126
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8. Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation, 4th Edition, 2004. D. McSwane, N. Rue, and R. Linton #924
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9. Essential Epidemiology: Principles and Applications, 2002. William Oleckno #1052
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10. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 19th Edition, 2008. APHA, Ed. by David Heymann, MD #573
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11. Environmental Health, 3rd Edition, 2003. Monroe T. Morgan #545
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12. Preparing for Biological Terrorism: An Emergency Services Guide, 2002. George Buck #1050
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13. Certified Pool-Spa Operator Handbook, 2005. National Swimming Pool Foundation #1014 |
In addition to these references, Department of Health (DOH) Employees may review powerpoint presentations prepared by past R.S. Study Groups by visiting the R.S. DOH Sharepoint site.
Questions? Contact:
Raymond E. Collins, R.S., M.P.H., C.P.M.
101 Toledo Street
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 795-7037