The role of the environmentalist (sanitarian) in the hospital environment is detailed; recent developments in the technical aspects of hospital sanitation programs are discussed. (BT)

Described are the characteristics of a profession, the status of the sanitarian as a professional, and the basic criteria recognized as the mark of a profession. (BT)

Describes the role of the Health Facility Surveyor, a relatively new member of the public health team. Included in the job qualifications is background in the health profession and/or administration, plus basic investigative skills. (MLB)

Explores the influence of current social, political, and economic developments on the demand for environmental health personnel. Interviews of government and academic institution representatives revealed that the employment outlook for state and local health and environmental agencies is most positive. (ML)

Presented is a 200 item, multiple choice, self-assessment test developed by the National Environmental Health Association to help entry-level environmental health personnel prepare for the registration examination. (BT)

Presents the sixth and final lesson on general environmental health, appearing since January, 1977 in this journal. Twenty-five multiple choice questions appear dealing with environmental health topics such as food sanitation, milk sanitation, vector control, public health housing, institutional environmental health, waste disposal, air pollution,…