Officer Subspecialty
1850
Entomology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Entomologists</strong> apply principles of integrated arthropod control to establish effective and environmentally sound disease vector control programs. Perform research related to disease vectors and transmission of vector borne diseases. Evaluate pesticides and pesticide dispersal equipment, and the development of improved pest management techniques. Provide training for vector and pest management personnel
Core Skills
- medical entomology
- vector surveillance
- disease transmission analysis
- integrated pest management
- pesticide evaluation
- pesticide application safety
- arthropod identification
- outbreak investigation
- technical training
Common Certifications
- Board Certified Entomologist
- Associate Certified Entomologist
- Certified Pesticide Applicator
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Certified in Public Health
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Entomologist
- Certified Pesticide Applicator
- Integrated pest management certificate course
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vector surveillance training
Career Growth
- Board Certified Entomologist
- Certified in Public Health
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
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