Applied Microbial Remediation
        Technician/Specialist Training
          for AMRT - IICRC Certificate

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Why Certification Through Microbial Remediation Training?

     When homeowners are recovering from flood damage,
       they need a trained technician who has completed
         certified mold & sewage remediation courses!

Water can cause major problems with textiles, carpets, furniture, clothing and other organic materials. Items that are soaked in contaminated water can start growing microbes in as little as 24 hours. During a severe flood, it's common for a home to be filled with dirty water for several days, practically ensuring that microbes have infested the area.

If not treated properly, these organisms can multiply and eventually cause serious health complications. They are rather difficult to eradicate without the proper procedures that are predicated by proper training. For this reason, homeowners need people who are trained specifically in the field of mold remediation.

There aren't many options for a technician who wants to get certified through microbial remediation courses. However, the IICRC or 'Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification', is truly the only organization a cleaning/restoration industry professional will need.

The IICRC has been active since 1972, and since then, more than 53,000 technicians and 6,000 firms have received training through the agency. The institute offers dozens of classes, ranging from simple carpet cleaning to fire and water damage restoration, all of which a technician may become certified in, including mold & sewage remediation, which are among some of the most complex the IICRC offers.

Like other classes offered through the IICRC, this class is taught by an approved instructor who has experience in the field. The IICRC doesn't maintain a central campus for technicians to attend. Instead, the IICRC hires experts in the field from around the world to teach people in their area. This is convenient for students, because they can likely find an approved school in their community. IICRC classes are taught over a span of one to five days before a student can get certified. Mold/sewage remediation courses are taught over four days and cover many topics.

These topics center on controlling the amount of moisture in the building. The easiest way to halt the spread of microbes is to remove as much moisture from the area as possible. Students will be taught how to quickly dry a building and will use equipment that identifies the amount of moisture in the area. Students will be instructed on identifying spores and microbial colonies.

Once identified, the instructor will show the students how to isolate the infestation and select the proper removal method for the task. Usually, the only sure way to clean out an infestation is to remove it physically. Chemical treatment is normally not completely effective on its own.

Physical removal can be complicated and particularly difficult if the structure is compromised. For this reason, students will learn how to survey a property to determine if it must be condemned or not. Finally, the students will learn how to protect themselves from various health hazards while in the field.

Once the class is finished, the student will need to show their new-found skills to get certified. For mold & sewage remediation courses,this includes a skill demonstration and a written examination. Once the student passes the examination, they will receive certification shortly thereafter.

With recognition from the IICRC, a certified technician will stand out from his peers and receive more attention from both consumers and employers.
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The IICRC Outline Focus:
     The Five Major Principles Of Mold Remediation

#1. Make sure safety and health precautions are taken by cleanup professionals and occupants.
   Mold contaminated buildings can be associated with a number of health problems. Anyone involved in the mold remediation process must be protected from exposure through a combination of practices and controls.

#2. Post-cleanup assessment by an independent environmental expert. 
   An effective mold remediation cannot be developed without first determining the extent of the contamination to be removed. To ensure that remediation work is being properly performed, it is highly recommended that appropriate documentation of the remediation process be kept by project management

#3. Control & Containment of mold before it spreads further.
   Eliminating mold at the source of  contamination is essential. Once mold spores spread through the air, it will be much more difficult to capture.

#4. Oversee the proper physical removal of the mold.
   The mold must be physically removed from the structure. Attempts to isolate mold or remove signs of mold on the surface are not adequate.

         Note that bleach alone cannot kill mold!

#5. Ensure that moisture is controlled to limit future contamination or re-contamination.
   Mold growth is virtually inevitable if moisture is not controlled. Moisture problems must be identified, located and corrected or controlled as soon as possible.

Application of these principles may involve multiple disciplines and professionals from a wide range of restoration and indoor environmental fields!

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