Publisher's Synopsis
Are you receiving calls about complaints of air quality and don't know what to do or think it's just mold? By taking our 16-hour Certified Indoor Air Quality course we will teach individuals the industry methods that are used in assessing buildings for conditions that cause bad IAQ. We will also explore Threshold Limit Values (TLVs), lab reports, how and where to market your new professional service and explain how to tell your client the next steps to take after the assessment is completed. We will also give you the knowledge on how to interpret a lab report, and generally identify products that are associated with the IAQ issue. Our course is taught by instructors who have years of environmental experience and can answer your questions on the spot! This Indoor Environmental Quality Consulting Training Online course will teach students how to identify microbial and chemical contaminants as they relate to air quality. This course is a mixture of reading assignments, written assignments, audio & video presentations and correspondence with the instructor.Course Topics Covered: Indoor Air Quality Course SyllabusUnderstanding an HVAC System - 3 hrso Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling HVAC components - AHU, Duct Work, Coils, Filterso HVAC Hygieneo Guidelines for inspecting an HVAC systemUnderstanding Biological Contaminants and Allergens - 3 hrso Background of biological contaminants and allergenso Health effectso Protein based allergenso Inspection and sampling methods (ELISA results) for allergensCleaning and reduction recommendations for allergens - 2 hrsOverview of Mold as an Allergen - 2hrso Health concernso Review of testing procedureso EPA's ERMI testing procedure for moldo When to use the ERMI methodBacteria Inspection and Testing Procedures - 2.5 hrso Background of common bacteria - Legionella, Salmonella, Coliformso Heath effects and concernso Equipment needed, inspection and sampling methods for each bacteriao Understanding MRSAo Testing and inspection methods for MRSA in schools and other buildingso Sewage clearance inspection and sampling methods for sewage clean-upVolatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) - 2.5 hrso Background of VOCo Regulatory standards for VOC'so Origin and sources of VOCo Identification for "Sick Building Syndrome" and "Building Related Illness"o Investigation procedures, proper questionnaires, how to fill out formso Testing proceduresOverview of Other IAQ Concerns - 1 hro Radon - entry points, testing procedureso Lead - sources of lead, health effectso Asbestos - sources, health effects
