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USIAQ OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

American Council for Accredited Certification

• Indoor Air Quality Inspection Course

This course will give the environmental professional the tools to assess a home as a complex Ecosystem; The building envelop, HVAC mechanical system, Biological contaminates, bacterial testing, VOC’s buildings occupants impact and air flow.

• Certified Mold Remediation Worker Course

This course will give the environmental professional the knowledge and ability to perform mold remediation that will meet or exceed the EPA required standards. This course has been designed to help you identify potential mold concerns for your clients by inspection, sampling, and report interpretation techniques. For more information see “course outline”.

• CleanSeal Applicator Course

This course will train applicators in the proper uses of applying CleanSeal Products using specific processes, tools and supplies.  The course consists of class room and in field training followed by a test.  Lifetime warranties are only offered  when CleanSeal is applied by a certified applicator. Course includes training on mold mitigation procedures.

• Initial Radon Measurement Course

This course will detail what Radon is and the fundamentals of Atoms and Ionization, sources of Radon, Radon measurement and testing.

Indoor Air Quality Inspection Course Outline:

Syllabus

• HVAC Systems Assessment
  • Introduction
  • HVAC Systems
  • HVAC Components
  • Remediate or Replace?
• Biological Contaminants
  • Laying the Foundation for Allergens
  • Identification of Allergens
  • Common Allergens
  • Mold Allergens
  • ERMI Methodology
• Bacteria Inspection and Testing
  • Bacteria Overview
  • Inspection and Samplng of Bacteria
  • Sewage Clearance
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)
  • Introduction
  • Other Indoor Pollutants
  • Sampling/Measuring VOC levels
  • Sick Building Syndrome
• Overview of Other Indoor Air Issues
  • Radon
  • Lead Awareness
  • Asbestos Awareness

Mold Remediation Course Outline:

Syllabus

• Professional Mold Remediation Protocols and Procedures
• Laying the Foundation for Mold
• Mold Sampling Methods and Techniques
• Interpreting Laboratory Reports
• Personal Protective Equipment Review
• Safety Equipment and Protective Planning
• Remediation
• Post Remediation Verification Protocols and Procedures
• Mold Prevention
• Legal Issues

CleanSeal Field Application Course Outline:

Syllabus

• Product Introduction
• Application Analysis
  • Preventative
  • Remediation Projects
• Guidelines for Field Applications, Treatments and Safety
• New Construction
• Existing Structures
• Basements and Crawlspaces
• Flooring or Carpet
• Fire Damaged Structures
• HVAC Systems
• Usage Estimating

Certified Mold Remediation Worker Course Outline

Syllabus

• Overview of Mold Inspection Protocols and Procedures
• Laying the Foundation for Mold
  • History and Background of Mold
  • Potential Health Effects
  • Structure of Mold
  • Problem with Mold in Buildings
• Identifying Mold Growth in Buildings
• "Red Flags"
• Mold Inspection Processes
  • Limited Inspection
  • Typical Inspection
  • Post Remediation Verification (PRV)
• Work Place Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Requirements
  • Types of Respirators
  • Body Protection
• Mold Sampling Methods and Techniques
  • Ethics
  • Background
  • Air Sampling Procedures
  • Direct Sampling Procedures
  • Carpet Sampling Procedures
  • Bulk Sampling
  • Intrusive Inspection
• Documenting Your Work
  • Chain-of-Custody
  • Access to Reports
  • Interpreting Lab Reports
  • Regulations
  • Specific Protocols
• Business Practices
• Interacting with a Potential Client
• Preparing to Get Your Mold Business Started
• Blank Inspection Forms
• Example Client Presentation
• Example Marketing Tactics
• Example Client Agreements