The Certification and Training Program oversees
public water
system operators
(64CSR4),
wastewater operators
(64CSR5),
water well
drillers and pump installers
(64CSR19). Most of these certification classifications require individuals
to take WV Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH) approved, continuing education
hours (CEHs) for renewal. The WVBPH formed the CEH committee back in 2001
to ensure these required courses are relevant to the profession, held under
responsible sponsorship, and taught by knowledgeably instructors. The WVBPH
CEH committee reviews and approves courses accepted for certification
renewal based on information received in the EW-78 form WVBPH.
The intent of CEHs is to further a certified individual’s knowledge, skills,
and abilities in their area of expertise and support ongoing changes in
industry technology and standards. CEH training must be relevant to public
water system operations, wastewater treatment works operations, water well
drilling, or pump installation. A wide variety of subjects are acceptable
(e.g. math, science, engineering, public health, safety, computers,
regulations, and management). However, system specific on-the-job training
covering subjects necessary for proper job performance is not acceptable.
Product specific presentations are also not eligible if they do not go
beyond the normal equipment operation explanation required for use.
Generally, content should apply to multiple individuals regardless of
equipment owned/purchased or place of employment. Operators uncertain of
course content applicability or CEH approval should contact WVBPH before
enrolling.
The general procedure for CEH consideration is the sponsoring organization
should submit a completed application (WVBPH
Form EW-78)
sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled training. Following review, WVBPH
will approve, reject, or return the application for additional information.
CEHs are measured in quarter hour increments and based on actual
instruction and active participation time. All approved CEHs are assigned a
7 digit number by the CEH committee. The 1st four digits refer
to the year the course was approved. Any alterations from the originally
approved course (e.g. instructor, duration or sponsor change) must be
reviewed by the CEH committee. Revised courses approved by WVBPH will have
an additional R# on the end of the original CEH number.
Complete lists of WVBPH-approved CEH courses, updated quarterly, are
available by clicking the links below:
·
Water Operator CEH Courses
·
Wastewater Operator CEH Courses
·
Well Driller/Pump
Installer CEH Courses
WVBPH reserves the right to audit any classes or seminars approved for CEH
credit. Please contact Certification and Training Program staff at
304-558-2981 if you have additional questions regarding CEHs.
