8 Hours/Self Study
The Fundamentals of Mold Inspection is a course for anyone wanting to learn the core skills needed to evaluate homes and buildings for mold. You will first learn about basic microbiology, causes of mold growth, different categories of mold and their health effects. The course also trains students on how to perform a thorough mold inspection using a 5-step process. You will also learn the when, where, why and how to take mold samples and interpret the results.
The interactive format includes an audio presentation synchronized to pictures, bullet points and quizzes on your screen. At any time, email or call your instructor with questions and get personal attention. You will have 100 days to access the 8 hours of self-paced content. The course includes a 300 page manual in PDF format.
Computer Requirements
You must have a copy of Adobe Flash on your computer to view the online training. This software comes standard on computers and 98% of internet users already have a copy installed. If you are unable to view the online training, download a free copy of Flash at www.adobe.com.
Outline
MODULE 1: CONTAMINANTS AND HEALTH EFFECTS
MODULE 2: BUILDING SCIENCE
MODULE 3: MOLD INSPECTIONS
MODULE 4: MOLD SAMPLING