There are many environments in the corporate world where there is a high level of competition in the area of quality.  There is a need for a work force that is highly proficient in the principles and practices of controlling quality and is often a core concern of many of these corporations.  This certification shows that an individual has achieved a specified level of excellence. It also shows that the certified individual has the knowledge to assure the level of quality desired of its products and services.
CERTIFICATIONS:   Public Health Solutions, Inc holds two certifications from ASQ: the Certified Quality Auditor and Certified HACCP auditor credential.   CERTIFIED QUALITY AUDITOR   ASQ web site: “The Certified Quality Auditor is a professional who understands the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating, and reporting to determine a quality system’s adequacy and deficiencies. The Certified Quality Auditor analyzes all elements of a quality system and judges its degree of adherence to the criteria of industrial management and quality evaluation and control systems.” CERTIFIED HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS (HACCP) AUDITOR   ASQ web site: “The Certified HACCP Auditor is a professional who understands the standards and principles of auditing a HACCP-based (or process-safety) system. A HACCP Auditor uses various tools and techniques to examine, question, evaluate and report on that system’s adequacy and deficiencies. The HACCP Auditor analyzes all elements of the system and reports on how well it adheres to the criteria for management and control of process safety.” The American Society for Quality (ASQ):  (from www.asq.org)   “The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is the world's leading authority on quality. With more than 100,000 individual and organizational members, this professional association advances learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange to improve business results, and to create better workplaces and communities worldwide.” Expectations: “ASQ requires its members and certification holders to conduct themselves ethically by: “Advancement has been defined by NEHA in terms of both education and motivation. The basis for the association’s activities is the belief that the professional who is educated and motivated is the professional who will make the greatest contribution to the healthful environmental goals which we all seek. Accordingly, great emphasis is placed on providing, through each of NEHA’s programs, both an educational as well as a motivational opportunity. At NEHA’s conferences, for example, tremendous attention is paid to developing a quality educational program that not only imparts knowledge to the attendee but, also, through the very quality of the presentations, inspires the attendee to do more upon returning to his or her job.”
Certified Food Safety Professional (CFSP) “NEHA has created a credential especially for food safety professionals! The CFSP is designed for individuals within the public and private sectors whose primary responsibility is the protection and safety of food. The exam for this prestigious credential integrates food microbiology, HACCP principles and regulatory requirements into questions that test problem solving skills and knowledge.”
COLLEGE CREDENTIALS   Public Health Solutions, Inc President Jeff Strout has also attained a Masters Degree in Public Health from Walden University.    Walden University’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) (from www.waldenu.edu) “Walden’s Master of Public Health addresses the growing need for well-prepared public health professionals and provides you with the credentials to serve as an advocate for the development of healthy individuals, organizations, and communities. Strengthen your fundamental knowledge of public health’s core competencies and enhance your skills through a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary competencies, including communications, diversity and leadership.” “Walden’s Master of Public Health features A strong foundation in the core disciplines of public health A practice-oriented approach using real-world examples and case studies Access to scholars and practitioners from government, health, and nonprofit sectors A practical fieldwork experience to apply your new knowledge”