The sanitarian's examination consists of a two booklet examination containing 250 objective, multiple-choice questions developed by the Professional Examination Service. The examination covers the following subject matter:
  

Air Quality	Program Planning and Legal Aspects
Food Protection	Radiation
General Environmental Health and Scientific Concepts	Recreation
Hazardous Materials Management	Vector and Pest Control
Housing and Institutions	Waste Management
Occupational Health/Safety	Water and Waste Water

 
A score of at least 70% (175 correct answers) is required to pass the examination.
 
For additional Application Information, visit our Application Fees Page, Examination Schedule Page, and our Registration Renewal Page. 

If you have any questions regarding registration as a sanitarian in the State of Arizona, please contact:

Arizona Sanitarians' Council
Arizona Department Of Health Services
150 N. 18th Avenue,
Suite 430
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Telephone: (602) 364-3140
 Facsimile: (602) 364-3146
e-mail: stepleb@azdhs.gov