Centralized Intern Training and Authorization

Pursuant to N.C. General Statute 130A-4(b) and as codified in rules 15A NCAC 01O.0101, CIT & Authorization provides education and training in order to authorize agents for the state to enforce sanitation laws and rules.

The CIT & Authorization mission is to promote and protect public health by:

• Managing Centralized Intern Training for new agents of the state to become authorized to enforce state sanitation laws and rules.
• Educating and evaluating specialists to ensure that established competency standards are met before they are delegated authority to enforce North Carolina Environmental Health related rules as Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS).
• Providing cross-training for the REHS.
• Coordinating and providing continuing education efforts for state and local employees in the field of environmental health.

Current Training and Events

Food Modules, Childcare and Schools, Pool Day, Tattoo Day and Well Day are held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The Onsite Wastewater Module is held in person.

• 2025 CIT Training Dates (PDF)
• CIT Registration Form

Centralized Intern Training Reimbursement

Reimbursement Request Form (PDF) - Updated 12/9/2022