IICRC 7 Hour Mold Health Effects and Science Program

This course has been discontinued.

This program covers how mold growth can affect the health and safety of building occupants. The program also gives a little bit of a scientific background of mold. This program has 5 lessons with a test at the end of each lesson which must be passed with a score of 70% or better to move on to the next lesson. The 5 lessons are:

Lesson 1: More Than Mold -Health Effects Associated With Mold and Water Damage

Lesson 2: Health Effects Caused by Mold

Lesson 3: Mold Safety and Health

Lesson 4: The Science of Mold

Lesson 5: Mold Sampling

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Identify requirements for mold to grow.
• Recognize health effects associated with mold.
• Identify the most common health symptoms of mold exposure.
• List the types of mold that are less noxious and more noxious to humans.
• List the most common safety concerns on the project site.
• Recognize the signs of heat related disorders and the initial stes to take in response.
• Understand the difference between "good" and "bad" mold.
• Describe the growth cycle of mold and what on-going conditions are needed for growth.
• Recognize the appropriate use and limitations of ERMI and HERTSMI-2
• Describe and choose from the numerous options available for air and surface field sampling.