Posted by: BYU Public Health | February 9, 2010

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) student section

A few students at BYU are organizing an American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) student section. ASSE is a professional organization geared toward people interested in occupational safety management, environmental health as well as risk management, engineering, and fire protection. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in business/safety management, toxicology, chemistry, and many other areas of health science. ASSE at BYU is looking to provide an opportunity for all student to become members and obtain hands on experience, network with area professionals, obtain scholarships, and gain leadership experience.
We are having a meeting this Wednesday the 10th of February at 4:00 PM in 267 RB. Bring 15$ for a one year membership fee, or just come to find out more about this great experience.

If you have any questions contact:
Andrew Forbes at drew.forbes@gmail.com
Travis Jones travis.h.jones@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!
Travis and Andrew

Posted by: arringta | February 5, 2010

CHES Preparatory Class

This year BPHA will not sponsor a study group for the CHES exam. However, a prep class is available through the University of Utah.

Certified Health Education Specialist

(CHES)

Preparatory Class

SATURDAY APRIL 10, 2010

AND

SATURDAY April 17, 2010

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Annex Room 2102 (Wing B)

Refreshments will be served.

Taught by Amanda Smith, M.S., CHES

Order your study guide @ http://www/nchec.org/pubs.htm

Recommended Study Guides:

1. The Health Education Specialist: A Study Guide for Professional Competence

2. A Competency-Based Framework for Health Educators

* Note: It is cheaper to order the set.

Cost of Class:   $35.00 (Make check out to Health Promotion and Education) Deliver payment to Lindsey’s office (Annex 2142) or mail to:

Health Promotion and Education

1901 E. South Campus Drive, Annex 2142

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

(801) 581-8114

Apply early as seats are limited.

Posted by: arringta | February 5, 2010

CHES Prep Book

BPHA members who  registered to take the CHES exam this April can take their receipt to Stephanie Fugal by Tuesday, February 9 to receive their CHES prep book purchased by the department!

The CHES prep book is worth $35.

There is still time to join BPHA! For only $10, members receive benefits like free test prep materials, free trainings, discounted fees to health conferences, and great activities! Membership forms are available in 221 RB.

Posted by: BYU Public Health | February 2, 2010

Safe Kids Internship Available

Safe Kids Utah Internship.

Available Now though June 2010. Application deadline is February 11th. Read more here Safe Kids Intern Position Ad Spring Semester 2010

Description: A dependable, independent mature student intern for Safe Kids
Utah will have the opportunity to enhance community health promotion skills and
apply theoretic knowledge. While assisting the Safe Kids Utah Director, with
fundraising, grant submission, newsletter preparation and distribution, program
planning and implementation, and other duties as assigned, the student will gain
valuable experience relating to safety and injury prevention. A flexible 10-15
hour per week schedule will be expected.
For more information or to submit your resume, contact Christi Fisher at
cfisher@utah.gov or at 801-538-6852.

Posted by: BYU Public Health | February 1, 2010

Huntsman Cancer Institute Internship Opportunity

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Outreach interns must be college seniors or graduate students.  Interns must have reliable transportation and insurance.

Outreach interns attend community events, health fairs, and other cancer related events to provide information about cancer prevention and screening. Interns help with program planning, writing grants, and presentations at local schools, churches, and community organizations.

This is an unpaid internship.  We provide mileage reimbursement for travel to/from events, and a meal voucher each day you intern for use at one of our restaurants.

A resume, two letters of reference, personal interview and orientation are required. Interns must sign a confidentiality agreement, receive a satisfactory result of a criminal background check, and get an annual tuberculosis screening, provided by HCI. Interns are asked to be discreet in their interactions with patients, respecting confidential information.

To apply for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your resume, two letters of reference, and availability to lori.maness@hci.utah.edu or by Mail:

Lori Maness

Patient and Public Education

2000 Circle of Hope

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

New interns are accepted each semester, consider applying early.

Posted by: arringta | February 1, 2010

Life Science Practice POSTER Session

Posted by: arringta | January 29, 2010

Reminder that the CHES deadline is

Monday, February 1, 2010.

(After February 1, 2010 the price increases from $210 to $265 for students)

Visit http://www.nchec.org/ to register.

Posted by: arringta | January 27, 2010

CHES Information Session

CHES Information Session

Are you taking the CHES

(Certified Health Education Specialist)?

Come to the BPHA sponsored information and review night.

Hosted by Mrs. Stephanie Fugal, CHES and faculty member in the health science department.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:30pm 202 RB


The next exam is April 24, 2010

Register: $210 before February 1, 2010

$265 after

Register online http://www.nchec.org/exam/eligible/ches

Posted by: BYU Public Health | January 26, 2010

Internship At Select Health

SelectHealth Health Promotion Internship
SelectHealth offers internships that provide a variety of experience in different aspects of health promotion and education. Interns will participate in our employer health fairs. This will involve conducting biometric screenings including body fat analysis, blood pressure, and cholesterol/glucose testing. In addition to the screenings you will also have the chance to teach participants about their results and ways to improve their health. Training will be provided.
Other aspects of this internship include working with a team of health educators and nurses to plan and implement programs. You may have the chance to assist in implementing programs or other projects as well as a chance to write articles for newsletters.
The internship hours are flexible to meet your schedule. We have health fair events Monday thru Friday and some Saturdays. The hours range from 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. with some exceptions depending on the event.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Meg Danielson at 801-442-7200 or by email at meg.danielson@selecthealth.org

Posted by: BYU Public Health | January 22, 2010

Internships for Environmental/Occupational Health Students

The US Department of State is pleased to inform you that they are now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 Student Internship Program.

Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 04, 2010.

See this link for the internship that would be of interest to Environmental/Occupational Health Students Internship – Bureau of Oceans Environment and Scientific Affairs

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a student in good academic standing in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements.

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