In October, 1972, the National Environmental Health Association polled its membership to determine where and how they were employed, their educational background, salary range, and areas of environmental responsibility. Results of the survey, with statistical data, are reported. (BL)

Those who have chosen environmental health as a career should be prepared to assume leadership roles. New progress in awareness of environmental problems, public commitment to clean environment, and reduced occupational hazards have created the need for dedicated professionals in this field. (RE)

Eight principles are provided to help the sanitarian cope effectively with the emotional reactions of distraught persons to whom bad news is being/has been conveyed. (BT)

The need for the health profession's increased participation in long-term land use planning is detailed. The relationship between land use and environmental quality is stressed and current land use planning activities are summarized. A joint health and land use project initiated by the Johnson County, Iowa Health Department is described. (BT)

Discusses the need for improving environmental services and environmental conditions in penal and correctional institutions. (JR)

Discusses the objectives and methods under consideration in the development of a national internship program for sanitarians. Also reports a summary of the responses from 50 California sanitarians in reply to a questionnaire regarding the Sanitarian Internship Program. (JR)

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)

Describes a job training program to initiate new sanitarians into the Department of Environmental Health Services, San Bernardino County, California. In this program new personnel are acquainted with all phases of their job before actually beginning work. (JR)

Guidelines for the education of environmental health personnel at the associate and baccalaureate levels are presented. Examples of the Ferris State College environmental health curriculum and an operational curriculum which satisfies the Accreditation Council guidelines are detailed. Implications for future environmental health curriculum…

Lists the more significant federal assistance programs relating to penal and correctional reform which may serve as a guide for environmental health specialists who are beginning to assume much broader responsibilities in institutional environmental quality. (JR)

Discusses an instrument which was developed to determine the degree of proficiency gained in essential competencies by Indiana State University students involved in the environmental health internship program. A copy of the instrument, entitled "Environmental Health Competency Appraisal Guide," is provided. (JR)