Initial Application Process for CEHP

To qualify to become a Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP):

• Applicants must have graduated from an accredited 4-year college or university with a degree or major coursework in public health, environmental science, environmental health, or a physical or biological science.  

Major coursework must have at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of coursework in science. A review of the applicant's official transcripts will determine if the required hours of coursework have been met.

Before submitting an application, advise the CEHP Program Manager of your intent to submit an official transcript for review to the Certified Environmental Health Professional Inbox at: EH.ProfessionalCertification@flhealth.gov. 

Official transcripts may then be submitted via email to: EH.ProfessionalCertification@flhealth.gov or via US Postal Service at:

Department of Health, Facility Programs Section                            4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A08                                            Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1710                                                  Attention: Environmental Health Professional Certification

For more information on educational qualifications, please refer to:  Rule 64E-18.003, Florida Administrative Code.

What to Submit:

• Copy of Official College/University Transcripts (sealed/unopened)  
  • Secure electronic transcripts sent directly from the transcript company or college are also accepted. They must be sent via email directly from the transcript company to the Professional Certification inbox at: EH.ProfessionalCertification@flhealth.gov.
    
  • If your college or university does not participate in the submitting secure electronic transcripts, please have your college or university mail your official transcripts to the address below:
    
    Department of Health, Facility Programs Section
    4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A08
    Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1710
    Attention: Environmental Health Professional Certification   

• If the applicant graduated from a non-accredited university outside of the United States (U.S), an original unopened evaluation from a third-party evaluation service, such as but not limited to, Josef Silney & Associates or World Education Services, must be submitted in lieu of the transcripts. The evaluation must indicate if the bachelor’s degree is the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree earned at an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. and list the courses, including the number of credit hours for each. 

• Completed application form DH 4100, Application for Environmental Health Professional Certification.

• Fees: The current application and certification fee is $50.  
  • The certification fee is prorated when submitted during the second half of the two-year cycle (Example two-year cycle: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021). Please contact the Department of Health prior to submitting an application, to determine the correct fee.
• Upon review of the submitted application and required documents for accuracy and completeness, the applicant will be provided with instructions on how to complete the required prerequisite training prior to the exam.

**For more information, visit the CEHP Information Site.**

Registered Sanitarians/Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Persons holding an active Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) credential issued through the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or the Florida Environmental Health Association (FEHA), may apply for certification through reciprocity.  

Simply submit a copy of the RS or REHS credential with the application. Section 381.0101(5), Florida Statutes, prescribes specific exemptions.  Persons who do not have an RS, REHS, or are not listed in the exemption language of the statute must apply for certification through examination.