M1 Overview

Introduction


Environmental hygienist inspecting an industrial plant

An environmental inspector evaluating the safety of the workplace in this industrial plant.

 

     In this module, we will learn what Environmental Health is, career opportunities in this field, and the driving forces shaping this field. The textbook "Chapter-1: Introduction: The Environment Health" & the class materials provide a great introduction & in-depth information to this field and how to become successful in this field.

     Hope you will enjoy this module!

 

Learning Objectives


In this module, you will:

  1. Define Environmental Health and be able to explain the various sub-specialty in this evolving field.
  2. List and describe the major career options in the field of Environmental Health
  3. Explain the academic preparation and major certifications for a professional in Environmental Health