Your card cannot be processed without the following fields fully completed by the you - either typed or printed in black ink.

1. Signature of Person Fingerprinted

2. Residence of Person Fingerprinted

3. Date and Signature (or ID #) of Official Taking Fingerprints      

4. Employer and Address

5. Reason for Fingerprints as NRS239B.010.2

6. Last, first and middle name or initial

7. Aliases (If none, indicate none)   

8. Citizenship

9. Social Security number

10. Miscellaneous number as 881193    

11. Sex, Race, Height, Weight, Eye color, Hair color

12. Date of Birth

13. Place of Birth

14. Leave all other fields blank

Educational Criteria for Registration

(as of June 14, 2008)

 

*New trainee or regular registration applicants must meet one of the following four (4) criteria sets to obtain a REHS Trainee Certificate or prior to sitting for the examination and obtaining a full REHS Registration Certificate:

1.     Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree in Environmental Health or

Environmental Health Science from an institution of higher education with

an accredited school of environmental health approved by the Board.

2.     Possess:

(a)   A baccalaureate or higher degree, and be able to prove via certified transcripts at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in core natural science credits, including but not limited to:

Biology (Zoology, Botany, Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology, etc.); Physics / Physical Science;

Chemistry / Chemical Engineering;

Geology / Earth Science;

Environmental Science;

Sanitary Engineering;

Environmental Engineering;

Allied Health Sciences;

OR other core natural science credits, supported by catalog descriptions or syllabi, as approved by the Board.

NOTE: Math credits are considered prerequisite for core natural sciences and will not be included.

(b)  Two years of qualifying work experience in environmental health.

3.     Possess a Master’s degree in Public Health from an institution of higher education approved by the Board.

4.     Possess training or experience obtained during service in the military forces of this State or the United States of America which the Board determines is equivalent to at least 2 years of experience in the practice of environmental health.

 

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The Board's current testing agency is:

National Registry of Food Safety Professionals

5728 Major Blvd., Ste 750

Orlando, FL  32819

Phone: 407-352-3830

Toll free: 1-800-446-0257

Fax: 407-352-3603

 

New regular registration*: $295.00

 

This includes a $125.00 examination fee, $50 processing fee, $65 first year registration and a $55.00 background check fee.

 

New trainee registration: $295.00

 

This includes a $125.00 examination fee, $50 processing fee, $65 first year registration and a $55.00 background check fee.

 

New registration by reciprocity: $170.00 

 

This includes a $50.00 processing fee, $65.00 first year of registration, $55.00 background check fee.

 

Regular EHS renewal: $65.00 - CEUs are required. 

 

Retired (emeritus): $65.00  No CEUs required but can not work in career field.

 

Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be assessed a $50 processing fee.

 

NOTE: Applicants choosing "Laser Grade" testing must pay for it themselves.

 

Returned check charge: $50 (adopted 03-31-08)

 

As of  March 31, 2008

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* New regular registration applicants must meet one of the following three requirements prior to sitting for the examination: 

        1. Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree in environmental health or environmental health science from an institution of higher education approved by the Board.

        2. Possess a master’s degree in public health from an institution of higher education approved by the Board.

         3. Possess training or experience obtained during service in the military forces of this State or the United States of America which the Board determines is equivalent to at least 2 years of experience in the practice of environmental health.

 

Check out our Educational Criteria page.