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Are you a Certified Indoor Environmentalist? More of your potential clients are asking that question. Join over 3,000 people that have gone through this important course.
Whether you are looking for the latest research to enhance your IAQ business or just looking for a good fundamentals course, the Certified Indoor Environmentalist is for you. This intensive 2-day course includes an additional 2-days of online supplemental material, including a practice test to better prepare you for the Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) and Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) examinations. The course will also prepare people for the new CIE apprentice program. The CIE course will enable you to:
- Incorporate a full spectrum of contaminants into your IAQ assessments including mold, bacteria, VOCs, carbon monoxide, triggers to asthma and allergies, etc.
- Understand how building design, HVAC and material selection all influence the indoor environment
- Prevent, diagnose and resolve common IAQ problems
- Apply current industry standards and guidelines to help mitigate your risk
To view our upcoming dates and register, click HERE.
Details
The cost of the Certified Indoor Environmentalist course taken on-site is $895. Alternatively, you can take the entire CIE program online for $800. We offer a $125 discount to Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) members. For more information on IAQA memberships that start at $150 per year, visit www.iaqa.org and click on "Join IAQA".
To register now, click on CIE On-site and select from one of the upcoming dates. To register for the online class, click CIE Online.
The difference between the Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) and Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designations relates to your years of experience. The exams pull from the same pool of questions and our preparatory course is the same for both. The CIE Apprentice program was started in 2006 for individuals with less than two years experience. Specific questions about your experience qualifying for the examinations must be directed to the American Indoor Air Quality Council.
You must register for the class and the examination separately. To register for the course you must click HERE and select a course date. To register for the exam, you must contact the American Indoor Air Quality Council at 800-942-0832 (www.iaqcouncil.org).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking the Certified Indoor Environmentalist course but you must meet the following to qualify for the Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) examination:
Applicants must possess one of the following combinations of two (2) years education and relevant field experience:
1. A post-secondary degree (AA or higher) in engineering, architecture, industrial hygiene or related field of science, with a minimum of one (1) year of documented field experience in indoor air quality.
2. No degree, with a minimum of two (2) years of documented field experience in indoor air quality. (high school diploma or GED required.)
As previously mentioned, there are different prerequisites for the CIEC and the CIE Apprentice.
Course Outline
The Certified Indoor Environmentalist course is comprehensive in its scope, covering concepts in chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, construction, medicine and law. Below is the course outline:
MODULE 1: COURSE OVERVIEW
- Definitions
- IAQ Trends
- Controlling an IAQ Problem
- Disciplines Involved with IAQ
- Overview of all Course Modules
MODULE 2: IAQ CONTAMINANTS AND HEALTH EFFECTS
- Introduction to Health Effects
- Categories of Health Effects
- Sick Building Syndrome
- Building Related Illness
- Dose Response
- At risk populations
- Exposure Limits
- Stressors
- Energy Stressors
- Mass Stressors
- Particulates
- Specific Types of Contaminants
- Microbiological
- Fungi
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Environmental Allergens
- VOCs
- Pesticides
- Radon
- Tobacco Smoke
- Combustion By-Products
- Ozone
- Mineral Particulate
- Lead
- Sewer Gas
MODULE 3: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
- Psychrometrics
- Definitions
- Chart Example Problems
- Sources of Building Moisture
- Water Incursion
- Vapor Diffusion
- HVAC
- Occupant Generated Humidity
- Pipe Leaks and Spills
- Preventing Mold During Construction
MODULE 4: HVAC
- HVAC Systems
- Commercial Air Handling Systems
- Constant Volume
- Variable Air Volume
- All Water Systems
- Residential Systems
- Useful HVAC Equations
- How HVAC Affects IAQ
- Filtration
- MERV Rating
- Electrostatic Precipitators
- Gas-phase Filtration
- Other Air Cleaning Devices
- Cooling Coils
- UV Lights
- Condensate Drain Pans
- Ductwork & Insulation
- Cooling Towers & Water Storage
- Outdoor Air Ventilation
- Humidification & Dehumidification
- Space Pressurization
- Mechanical Room Cleanliness
- HVAC Technologies for Improved IAQ
- Heat/Energy Recovery Ventilators
- Demand Control Ventilation
- Displacement Ventilation
MODULE 5: ASSESSMENTS, SAMPLING AND EQUIPMENT
- IAQ Diagnostics
- IAQ Assessment Plan
- Phase I Preliminary assessment
- Phase II Qualitative Walk Through Inspection
- Phase III Qualitative Diagnostics
- Phase IV Quantitative Diagnostics
- Mold Sampling
- Airborne
- Surface
- Bulk
- Dust
- PCR Analysis
- Bacteria Sampling
- VOC Sampling
- Particulates
- Allergens
- Radon
- Phase V Proactive Monitoring
MODULE 6: REMEDIATION
- Definition of Remediation
- Review of Standards
- Safety and Health
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Contaminant Control
- Containment
- Negative Pressure
- Contaminant Removal
- Clean vs. Replace
- HVAC Systems
- Biocides
- Disposal
- Verifying Remediation
- Writing Specificaitons
- Choosing a Contractor
MODULE 7: GUIDELINES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Regulations & Codes
- Workplace Regulations
- Building Codes
- Standards
- ASHRAE Standards
- Standard 62.1-2004
- Standard 62.2-2004
- Standard 55-2004
- NADCA Standard, ACR 2005
- IICRC Standard, S520
- IESO Standards
- USGBC - LEED
- Guidelines
- NIOSH and ACGIH
- New York City
- EPA
Student Cancellation and Refund Policy
Written cancellations are accepted up to 14 days before the class date. Refunds will be made for cancellations received up to 14 days before the class date, less a 10% processing fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the class date will not be refunded. However, fees remitted may be applied toward a future class within 6 months, if available. A 10% processing fee will be applied when rescheduling a class.
Indoor Sciences rarely cancels courses. However, our Certified Indoor Environmentalist courses are subject to change. If a course must be cancelled or changed, the registrant will have the option of receiving a full refund or applying fees to a future course. Indoor Sciences will not be responsible for any charges incurred as a result of course cancellation or change. Indoor Sciences may grant credits for online classes equal to documented fees incurred for canceling airfare, hotels or rental cars.
To register now for a class, click CIE On-site. To register for our online program, click CIE Online.
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