Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) Training Modules Videos

What to know

The goal of the Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) training is to increase participants’ capacity and skills associated with land reuse activities that are necessary to deem the land safe.

EHLR Certificate Training Introduction

The goal of the Introduction Module is to describe the 5-step Land Reuse Model and provide the definitions of land reuse sites and why EHLR education is important.

Module 1: Engaging with Your Community

Module 1 provides information on engaging with your community, such as creating and activating a development community, the 5-step Land Reuse Model and Land Reuse (Healthfields) Toolkits, and roles, responsibilities, and scope of a development community team member.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for WD4772, Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) Certificate Training Module 1: Engaging with Your Community), please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using (WD4772). Follow the steps below by April 1, 2029.

  • Register for and complete the course.
  • Pass the post-assessment at 70%.
  • Complete the evaluation.
  • Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.
FEES: No fees are charged for CDC's CE activities.

Module 2: Evaluating Environmental and Health Risks

Module 2 defines and describes basic environmental health topics, including toxicology, epidemiology, risk assessment, and ATSDR’s public health assessment process. The goal of Module 2 is to provide a basic overview of environmental health and site assessment.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for WD4773, Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) Certificate Training Module 2: Evaluating Environmental and Health Risks), please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using (WD4773). Follow the steps below by April 1, 2029.

  • Register for and complete the course.
  • Pass the post-assessment at 70%.
  • Complete the evaluation.
  • Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.
FEES: No fees are charged for CDC's CE activities.

Module 3: Communicating Environmental and Health Risks

Module 3 defines and describes risk communication, including seven cardinal rules, the role of an environmental or health professional, messaging, and message mapping. The goal of Module 3 is to provide is to provide a basic overview of risk communication and its application.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for WD4774, Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) Certificate Training Module 3: Communicating Environmental and Health Risks), please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using (WD4774). Follow the steps below by April 1, 2029.

  • Register for and complete the course.
  • Pass the post-assessment at 70%.
  • Complete the evaluation.
  • Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.
FEES: No fees are charged for CDC's CE activities.

Module 4: Redesigning with Health in Mind

Module 4 defines site cleanup methods, including how to conduct a site cleanup and common site cleanup methods. The goal of Module 4 is to provide a basic overview of site cleanup and working with community partners to fulfill their vision.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for WD4775, Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) Certificate Training Module 4: Redesigning with Health in Mind), please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using (WD4775). Follow the steps below by April 1, 2029.

  • Register for and complete the course.
  • Pass the post-assessment at 70%.
  • Complete the evaluation.
  • Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.
FEES: No fees are charged for CDC's CE activities.

Module 5: Measuring Success: Evaluating Environmental and Health Change

Module 5 defines and describes environmental indicators and health impacts and outcomes. The goal of Module 5 is to provide a basic overview of measuring success, or the positive (or negative) community changes that occur throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for WD4776, Environmental Health and Land Reuse (EHLR) Certificate Training Module 5: Measuring Success: Evaluating Environmental and Health Change), please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using (WD4776). Follow the steps below by April 1, 2029.

  • Register for and complete the course.
  • Pass the post-assessment at 70%.
  • Complete the evaluation.
  • Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.
FEES: No fees are charged for CDC's CE activities.