NYCAMH Fit Testing Requirements & Registration Details
Important:
- Medical clearance is not required annually.
- A medical provider determines when re-evaluation is needed for continued respirator use.
NYCAMH Fit Testing Options
1. Use Your Preferred Medical Provider
- We'll give you a Statement of Medical Clearance for your provider to sign and YOU
- return to us.
- Make sure they complete this section:
- "Please ensure the patient renews medical clearance within ___ year(s) or when there is a change in work or health conditions."
- If left blank, we default to one year, and you'll need clearance again next year!
- ??... Tip: Confirm they've filled in the date before leaving their office!
2. Use 3M Online Medical Clearance
- Convenient and popular, over 90% of farmers choose this option.
- Cost: $29 at respexam.com
- Takes about 20 minutes to complete.
- When registering, select a 2 or 3 year clearance. It is the same price as one!
- If you and your staff are under 26 years of age, chose ANSI and you will like get a 5 year
- expiration!
3. Plan Ahead
Complete your medical clearance now and be ready when it's time to register for a clinic near you!
Fit Testing Registration begins January 1st, 2026
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Upcoming Events
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 9, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
March 13, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
March 16, 2026
Albion, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on March 16th by the DEC to Qualified Applicants. Plan to arrive by 8:30am. The fee for the exam is $100: bring a check payable to NYSDEC the day of the exam. You must register with DEC to take the exam. To register for the exam or if you have questions regarding the Certification Process, please contact Justin Schoff at the Bath DEC office (607) 622-8290.
Postharvest Water Management, Sanitation, and Traceability Workshop
March 18, 2026
Albion, NY
Cornell University personnel from the National GAPs Program and the Produce Safety Alliance are presenting a workshop on postharvest water management, sanitation, and traceability. This workshop will include a mix of short talks and hands-on activities to provide attendees with applied experience with sanitation, postharvest water, and traceability topics.
2.75 NYSDEC CEU's in categories 10, 1a, 22, and 23 available.