Program S
Program S is the Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER)—Introductory Level course (MGT-903).
Course Description
The EHTER – Introductory Level course is a 32-hour course that provides an overview of environmental health topics, issues, and challenges faced during emergency response. The purpose of the course is to increase the level of emergency preparedness of environmental health practitioners and other emergency response personnel by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to address the environmental health impacts of emergencies and disasters. Included in the course are 9 modules that address key areas of environmental health: disaster management; responder safety; potable water; wastewater management and disposal; food safety; vector control and pest management, solid waste and hazardous materials; shelters; and building assessment. Course instruction is provided through a combination of lectures, interactive group activities/exercises, and demonstration components.
