Eight-week cohort class with 40-50 hours of content
A max of 20 participant
January 11- March 12, 2020
Application Date: December 30, 2020
Space is limited, please apply ASAP.
Course Description: This entry-level course is designed to provide an understanding of common indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in Alaska Native homes and schools. The course includes an overview of indoor air pollutants and their health effects, and tips for solving IAQ problems. Instruction will include online video recordings, reading materials, webinars, and live discussion groups. The cohort will have weekly live discussion groups, with supplementary learning activities completed on the participant's own time, and weekly live webinars. Participants will be required to complete group discussions, activities, and assignments in order to receive their certificate of completion. There will be approximately 5 to 6 hours of work per week.
The course will be held in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Extension Services, the Alaska Cold Climate Housing Research Center, and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC). Each participant will receive kits and instruments that will help with implementation of their indoor air quality program.
Topics Include:
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Indoor air concerns in Alaska villages and communities
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Overview of building science
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Mold and its health effects
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Environmental Tobacco Smoke
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Radon
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IAQ and asthma
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IAQ & COVID-19
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Hazardous materials in homes and schools
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Combustion products
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Instruments for assessing IAQ
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Outreach: Prevention of IAQ problems
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Collaboration, Partnerships and resources
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Quality Assurance Planning
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Please note: This course is a prerequisite for ITEP’s Level 2 course, Indoor Air Quality Diagnostic Tools for Alaska.
If you have questions regarding the pre-requisites or your eligibility for this course, please contact Christal Black, Program Coordinator Sr. at
Christal.Black@nau.edu or phone 928-523-8410.
