The Diploma in Environmental Health is a field of applied science requiring practitioners to monitor, control, manage and manipulate environmental factors that have an impact on human health. The Environmental Health Officer / Public Health Inspector protects individual and community wellness through health promotion activities, risk assessments and enforcement of state regulations. Graduates of the Environmental Health Technology program will provide leadership and technical expertise in the development of long range plans to protect and improve the public's health.
1. To equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct food, air, water, soil and infection control health risk assessments, with the goal of identifying and correcting potential health risks.
2. To develop in students the ability to identify health-related issues requiring public awareness and to prepare and implement educational programs to specifically address these issues.
3. To develop in students the ability to evaluate the effects of intervention strategies in reducing health risks.
4. To graduate well-trained personnel who will provide a link between the general public and State officials regarding environmental issues that impact human health.
Graduates of the Environmental Health Technology program are eligible for a wide array of jobs. Tougher legislation regarding environmental issues and a recognized need for better trained professionals in the field have created diverse and growing career opportunities. Employment possibilities include State health agencies, environmental and pollution control agencies, health education institutes, private consulting firms and private industries
The curriculum is multidisciplinary, emphasizing both academic and theoretical training. General and specialized subject matter are integrated as much as possible. Didactic training is supplemented with practical laboratory sessions and supervised field trips. Students are required to spend one semester in an approved clinical setting, working closely with a qualified Public Health Inspector.
1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:
Applicants who do not meet the Science requirement may be admitted to the Pre-Health Sciences curriculum, designed to provide upgrading in the basic skills required for successful completion of allied health training programs.
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Applicants who do not meet the entrance requirements and are 19 years of age or older, may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.
2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment
All students must have a medical assessment completed. Any student not deemed to be medically fit to complete the program will be required to withdraw. Any costs associated with completing the medical assessment will be the student's responsibility. Students sponsored by Hamad Medical Corporation will have the medical completed as part of their contract obligations with HMC. The College will assist other students to complete the process during the first semester.
Students must possess a valid Standard First Aid certificate and Cardiopulmonary (Level C) certificate to be eligible for a Diploma from the School of Health Sciences.