Below you will find a comprehensive outline for the Certified Microbial Investigator Course. If you would like to sign up for this course, please click one of the following links: CMI On-site or CMI Online. If you have any questions, please call us at (312) 920-9393.
MODULE 1: COURSE OVERVIEW
- Introductions
- Course Schedule
- Exam Information
- Reference Documents
- Summary of all Course Modules
MODULE 2: BIOLOGICAL AGENTS
- Taxonomy
- Major Categories
- Fungi
- Mold
- Reproduction
- Growth Requirements
- Growth Cycle
- Mycotoxins
- Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs)
- Fungal Glucans
- Bacteria
- Requirements for Growth
- Water Activity
- Endospores
- Gram Staining
- Endotoxins
- Sources of Bacteria
- Viruses
- Infection and Replication
- Indoor Conditions and Viruses
- Diseases Caused by Viruses
MODULE 3: HEALTH EFFECTS
- Human Organ Systems
- Categories
- At Risk Populations
- Dose Response
- Routes of Exposure
- Aerosols, Bioaerosols and Droplet Nuclei
- Building Related Symptoms
- Studies
- Risk Factors
- Physical and Psychological Stressors
- Building Related Illness
- Airborne Infectious Diseases
- Disease Transmission
- Legionnaires Disease
- Pontiac Fever
- Mycoses
- Anthrax
- Tuberculosis
- Influenza
- Immunization
- Common Cold
- Strep Throat
- Nosocomial Infections
- Pneumonia
- Hypersensitivity Diseases
- Stages of an Allergic Reaction
- Identifying an Allergic Reaction
- Prevalence of Allergies
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Toxic Reactions
- Mycotoxins
- mVOCs
- Fungal Glucans
- Endotoxins
MODULE 4: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
- Psychrometrics
- Humidity
- Dew Point
- Psychrometric Chart Example Problems
- Sources of Building Moisture
- Liquid Water Intrusion
- Vapor Diffusion
- Designs in Different Climate Zones
- Air Infiltration
- Blower Door Tests
- HVAC
- Equipment sizing
- Occupant Generated Humidity
- Pipe Leaks and Spills
- Preventing Mold During Construction
MODULE 5: MICROBIAL INVESTIGATIONS
- Assessments and Logical Reasoning
- Scientific Method
- Assessment Plan
- Step 1: Gather Information
- Step 2: Walk Through Inspection
- Step 3: Indicator Measurements
- Step 4: Diagnostic Measurements
- Step 5: Report Your Findings
MODULE 6: MICROBIAL SAMPLING
- Why Perform Sampling
- Mold Sampling
- Air Sampling
- Viable vs Non ViableSpores
- Sampling Methods
- Devices
- Equipment
- Agar Media
- Sampling Procedures
- Sampling Times
- Laboratory Analysis
- Detection Limits
- Spore Traps
- Pump Calibration
- Variability
- Sample Locations
- Interpreting Results
- Report Examples
- Surface Sampling
- Tape Lift
- Swab
- Bulk Sampling
- Dust Sampling
- PCR Analysis
- mVOCs
- Mycotoxins
- Bacteria Sampling
- Airborne Sampling
- Devices
- Methods
- Limitations
- Interpretation
- Water Sampling
- Swab Sampling
- Endotoxins
- Laboratories
- Chain of Custody
MODULE 7: MICROBIAL 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 Specifications
- Choosing a Contractor
- IICRC S520
- IICRC S500
- NYC Guidelines
- EPA Guidelines
If you would like to sign up for this course, please click one of the following links: CMI On-site or CMI Online. If you have any questions, please call us at (312) 920-9393.
