IS-305: Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) Awareness

This awareness-level course introduces Environmental Health Responders to the special circumstances they may face and tasks they may perform during emergency preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters.

• Define the roles and responsibilities of Environmental Health Responders in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.

• Recognize key emergency preparedness initiatives and activities at the national level, and within State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions.

• Identify safety and health steps taken by Environmental Health Responders prior to and during field deployment.

• Define the role of Environmental Health Responders in protecting potable water supplies and ensuring safe drinking water.

• Define the role of Environmental Health Responders in ensuring food safety.

• Define the role of Environmental Health Responders in addressing wastewater issues.

• Recognize the role of Environmental Health Responders in conducting building assessments.

• Recognize challenges, effective strategies, and procedures for controlling and managing vectors and pests.

• Recognize the role of Environmental Health Responders in addressing solid waste and debris issues.

• Define the role of Environmental Health Responders in establishing, monitoring, and ensuring safety and health in mass-care environments, including shelters.

• Recognize the role of Environmental Health Responders during radiation incidents.