RedVector JCOM-00121

HEPA High Efficiency Filters

HEPA High Efficiency Filters

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00121

SME: Vector Solutions Commercial

This course provides essential information on High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, which are essential components in air handling and ventilation systems designed to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) by trapping a significant amount of very small particles to remove harmful pollutants and allergens from the air we breathe. The course covers important information regarding types of filters, filter standards, filtering principles, testing, and maintenance procedures. Participants will learn guidelines and recommendations to ensure filters are properly installed and maintained, with special focus on critical environment applications, including clean rooms and pharmaceutical process rooms. Upon completion, learners will have the knowledge needed to effectively select, implement, and maintain HEPA filtration systems across various applications.
Course Objectives

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

  • Define indoor air quality
  • List the different air contaminants
  • List the types of air filters
  • Discuss filter standards
  • Review testing and maintenance of HEPA filters
  • List HEPA filter testing apparatuses
  • Discuss filter maintenance and how often it should be performed
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Vector Solutions Commercial
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Accreditation: This course introduces HEPA filters and their role in improving indoor air quality by removing fine particles and pollutants. It covers filter types, standards, and maintenance, with emphasis on proper use in critical environments such as clean rooms and pharmaceutical facilities.
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