Industrial Hygiene
Professional Development 

Man conducting trainingAs members of the Army’s Career Program 12, industrial hygienists (IHs) and technicians (GS-9 and above) can apply for funding for various training.
Careerists are required to submit an Individual Development Plan (IDP) via the
 CP-12 Website external link icon.

The IDP is a personal action plan, jointly agreed to by the individual and their supervisor that identifies short- and long-term career goals.
For suggestions, the IH should consult the Army Civilian Training, Education and Development System (ACTEDS).

ACTEDS is a Department of the Army (DA) program.
Its main purpose is to provide DA civilian personnel with a roadmap for career development throughout their total career.

ACTEDS is a systematic, competency-based approach to identify the right kind of training at the right point in Army civilian careers.
The ACTEDS Plan identifies a logical, visible framework for developing competencies required of personnel in the Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Career Program (CP-12).
It blends formal training, on-the-job training, developmental assignments, and self-development activities.
Requirements are tailored to personnel in the SOH (CP-12) and also include prescribed civilian leader development.

Select courses are centrally funded by CP-12 annually.
Although every effort is made to accommodate the careerists’ professional goals, applying for training does not guarantee funding.
Careerists can request funding for training through their local organization.


Training SourcesMilitary conducting training course

USAPHC (Prov) offers  training courses such as:

Blueprint Reading and Design Review
Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System – Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH)
Environment of Care: Compliance with the Joint Commission
Ergonomics (Fundamentals and Advanced)
Intermediate Industrial Hygiene Topics
Laser and Radiofrequency Radiation Hazards
Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness

Basic Industrial Hygiene Techniques course (2 weeks)
AMEDD Center & School, San Antonio, TX
  (AKO, password protected)external link icon

U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center, Ft. Rucker, AL, offers resident, nonresident, distance learning, and refresher training courses in the area of occupational health and safety.  Course information external link icon

American Industrial Hygiene Association provides the industrial hygiene professional with quality, world-class conferences, expositions, and training courses—both resident and distance learning.  Course information external link icon

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers support OSHA's training and education mission through a variety of safety and health programs including community outreach efforts, Spanish-language courses, and youth initiatives.
The training provided by the OTI Education Centers serves the public in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working.
The OTI Education Centers offer local training specialization in subject matter expertise based upon regional industry needs.
 Training information external link icon

Undergraduate and Graduate Educational Programs

ABET Accredited IH Programs

ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, is a federation of 30 professional and technical societies representing these fields. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 75 years.

ABET currently accredits some 2,800 programs at more than 600 colleges and universities nationwide. Over 1,500 dedicated volunteers participate annually in ABET activities. ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation external link icon

1.  Bachelor's-Level Industrial Hygiene Programs:

 California State University, Northridge external link icon
 
Ohio University external link icon
 Purdue University external link icon
 Utah State University external link icon 

man showing information to another man as part of a training classAdditional Educational Resources

East Carolina University
 Office of Environmental Health & Safety external link icon

North Carolina State University
 North Carolina State University Industrial Extension Service external link icon

Oklahoma State University
 Oklahoma State University Environmental Health & Safety external link icon

Rochester Institute of Technology 
 RIT Online Learning external link icon

Texas A & M University 
 Texas Engineering Extension Service external link icon

University of Connecticut
 University of Connecticut, Center for Continuing Studies external link icon