Well Management
On-line Continuing Education
Currently, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) accepts continuing education obtained through two on-line (via the Internet) continuing education providers – The International School of Well Drilling and Red Vector. Red Vector courses are, also, available through either the National Drilling Association or the National Ground Water Association. To be MDH-approved, an on-line program must provide an examination (with a passing grade) or other means of verification. The provider must issue a certificate or other documentation of completion. On-line courses usually have some means of measuring on-line activity. The provider of on-line training will typically charge a fee for taking their program and providing documentation.
The specific programs that are accepted by MDH include:
International School of Well Drilling
Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Basic Geology and Groundwater
Drilling Methods
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
Injection Wells
Well Abandonment
Well Construction and History
Well Development
Well Rehabilitation
National Drilling Association (NDA)/National Ground Water Association - Red Vector
NDA Drilling Safety Guide
NDA Groundwater Knowledge
NDA Monitor Well Construction
Both on-line continuing education providers offer other programs in related subject areas that may also be eligible for meeting MDH requirements. Please check with MDH-Well Management Section to verify that the program will be approved for continuing education.
Whenever a certified representative uses an on-line program for continuing education, MDH-Well Management Section staff will verify with the provider of that program that the individual completed the program.
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Questions?Contact the MDH Well Management Section
651-201-4600 or 800-383-9808
health.wells@state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Health