Environmental Health & Safety Licensing, Certification & Exam Requirements

Everything you need to know about licensing, exams, training requirements, and contacts for Arkansas Environmental Health & Safety operators.

Important Licensing Information

If you plan to take a licensure exam following an EHS class, you must contact the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (DEQ). To ensure testing eligibility, applications and fees must be received by DEQ prior to the exam.

*The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy (AETA) does not collect DEQ exam fees.*

Accreditations & Certifications

EHS training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited, authorized, or approved by:

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
• Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE)
• Community College Consortium for Health and Safety Training (CCCHST)
• Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; DEQ, Office of Air Quality



Training is available:

• On campus
• At locations statewide
• Via Internet delivery