Section 172-168-003 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo obtain a certification, the applicant must submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-1301 to 38-1315, 172 NAC 10 and this chapter. All applicants must submit the following:
003.01EDUCATION. An official transcript, directly from the issuing institution, verifying completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.003.02EXAMINATION. Documentation of successful completion of the certification examination developed and administered by the National Environmental Health Association with a score of 68% or above.003.03EXPERIENCE. Documentation of successful completion of full-time employment as an environmental health specialist for a period of not less than 2 years with a baccalaureate degree or a period of not less than 1 year with a degree higher than a baccalaureate degree.003.04PASSED EXAMINATION BUT NOT PRACTICING. An applicant that passed the certification examination but is not currently practicing as an environmental health specialist must present documentation to the Department of completing 24 hours of continuing education as set out in this chapter, that were obtained within the 3 years immediately preceding the application for certification.003.05CREDENTIALIED IN ANOTHER JURSIDICTION BUT IS NOT PRACTICING. An applicant that has met the standards for certification under this chapter who holds a credential in another jurisdiction and who is not practicing at the time of application for certification must present documentation to the Department of completing 24 hours of continuing education as set out in this chapter, that were obtained within the three years immediately preceding the application for certification.003.06PROVISIONAL CREDENTIAL. An applicant who has met the education requirements outlined in 003.01, may be issued a provisional environmental health specialist credential.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 168, § 003
Amended effective 5/23/2020