Indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a matter of increased concern in our homes, schools, and work places.
The most common symptoms and complaints associated with IAQ problems include:
- Upper respiratory irritation, coughing, congestion
- Itching, watering eyes
- Sinus, irritation, sneezing
- Headache, dizziness, nausea
- Fatigue, listlessness, inability to concentrate
- Shortness of breath
- Discomfort of a non-specific nature
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These complaints are associated with the phenomenon known as sick building syndrome.
In addition, certain very specific illnesses have been directly associated with indoor contamination. These are Legionnaires' disease, Humidifier fever, Pontiac fever, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. And it has also been shown that Asthma can be complicated by poor air quality.
Identifying and resolving IAQ problems can be very straight forward, but proper training is necessary.
Quality Technical Training Center is now offering an individual self-study course in Indoor Air Quality. Self-study courses have been around almost as long as the U.S. Postal Service Course material is delivered to the student through modular lessons.
The IAQ course is designed to take approximately 20 hours, but can be completed at the student's own individual pace. These lessons are easy to follow and include many helpful photos, instructions, and diagrams. Lessons include self-check tests and there is a final exam to be taken and sent back to the school for grading. A Diploma will be awarded with a passing grade of 70 or higher.
This new course from Quality Technical Training Center is for HVAC contractors, Industrial Hygenists, Duct Cleaners, School Districts, IAQ Specialists, Building Maintenance Professionals, Architects and Engineers, Allergists and Public Health Officials, Facility Maintenance Managers, and others concerned with Indoor Air Quality.
Lessons include:
- Air Movement and Distribution
- Fans and Fan Motors
- Ductwork Types, Fabrication, and Repair
- Air Filtration
- Air-Sysytem Balancing and Troubleshooting
- Indoor Air Quality, Odors, and Sick Building Syndrome.
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