Course Materials:
Required
Software Free Download:
This program
uses Microsoft Silverlight to view the multimedia modules. You
will need to download this
(click here) in order to watch and participate.
Other Useful Resources:
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"Building Science Moisture and Mold Mitigation Guidance" - William A Turner, MS, PE; June 21, 2009 National Environmental Health Association Pre-Conference Workshop Multimedia Module.
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US EPA Mold Course: Introduction to Mold and Mold Remediation
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IAQ Scientific Findings Resource Bank
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University of
Connecticut Health Center's Center for Indoor Environments and Health
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DAMP AND MOULD - Health risks, prevention, and
remedial actions. WHO and the Health and
Environment World Health Organization 2009
Alliance.
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“Allergy, Mold and Moisture in the Indoor Environment “ -Robert DeBernardo, MD, MBA, MPH and Paula Schenck, MPH; October 29, 2009 UCHC 8 AM EST Medical Grand Rounds.
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Course Modules
Learning Objectives:
Mold Basics and Health Effects from Exposure to Mold and Moisture Indoors
Course participants will:
- describe the basic ecology and characteristics of fungi that could affect human health
- develop skills to make informed decisions on the need for environmental intervention based on current information on health effects and exposure to mold and moisture
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this module
An Approach to Clinical Care and Utilizing Environmental Information
Course participants will:
- describe how to explore and document patients’ indoor exposures to mold and moisture
- evaluate the role of qualitative observations in environmental assessment for mold and moisture versus the appropriate use of measurements
- describe how to guide patients/public to resources that they can use to reduce moisture and mold in their homes and other indoor environments
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this module
Resources
Materials
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Faculty and Acknowledgements
- Robert DeBernardo, MD, MBA, MPH
- Paula Schenck, MPH
- Eileen Storey, MD, MPH
- William A. Turner, MS, PE
The course was primarily developed by Paula Schenck, Robert DeBernardo, Eileen Storey and William A. Turner.
The faculty acknowledges with gratitude: Susan M. Conrath and Laura S. Kolb from EPA’s Indoor Environments Division, De-Wei Li from the CT Agricultural Experiment Station, and these individuals from the University of Connecticut Health Center - William P. Hengstenberg, Blagoje D. Filipovic, and Ronald T. Collins from the Biomedical Communications Department, Vera A. Dynder and Charles G. Huntington from the Office of Continuing and Community Education, Connie Cantor from the Center for Public Health and Health Policy and Nancy Simcox from the Center for Indoor Environments and Health - all who contributed their knowledge and time to the development of the program.
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