James J. Balsamo, Jr., MPH, MHA
Qualifications
MILITARY STATUS
Honorable Discharge, United States Army Reserves, November, 1974: Senior Medical Specialist; E-5
EDUCATION
M. H. A. Hospital Administration, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1996
M. P. H. Medical Care Administration, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1973.
M. S. Dairy Nutrition Research, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1969.
B. S. Pre-Med, (Zoology) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1967.
LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Sanitarian (R.S.) State of Louisiana, License Number 443., 2018
Registered Professional Sanitarian (R.S.) National Environmental Health Association,
Reg. No.70007; 1974-2018
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, Certification Number 8990. 2017
Certified Hazard Control Manager, Master Level, Registration Number 811. 2018
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, Executive Level, Certification Number 65. 2018
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Master Level, Certification No. 591. 2018
Certified Safety Professional, Comprehensive Practice (by Exam), Cert. No. 7829. 2018
Certified Food Safety Professional, National Environmental Health Association, Cert. No. 171, 1999- 2018
Diplomate Laureate, American Academy of Sanitarians; Certificate No. 003; July, 2000-2017
Diplomate, American Academy of Sanitarians; 1981-201800
Advanced Safety Certificate, National Safety Council, 1985.
Certified, AHERA: Inspector/Management Planner for Asbestos Abatement, State of Louisiana, Accreditation Number 4I111960 (Inspector), 4P111960 (Management Planner) 3-3-2014.
Food Safety Certification, State of Louisiana, Office of Public Health, Certification No. 2190, 1999-2004
Certified HACCP Manager, National Environmental Health Association, 6/23/2009-2014