Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 52 Weeks of Access
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- Module 1: The Invisible World (Biological Basics)Starting with biology ensures that the student respects the agent they are testing for, setting the scientific tone for the entire program.4
- Module 2: The Human Factor (Health and Toxicology)This module connects mold to human health, providing the "why" behind the service and allowing for effective client communication.4
- Module 3: The Building as a System (Building Science)Mold is treated as a symptom of building failure. Students learn to look beyond the surface to understand hydrothermal dynamics.4
- Module 4: The Technician's Toolkit (Instrumentation)Technicians are introduced to the physical tools of the trade, with a heavy emphasis on accuracy and data integrity.5
- Module 5: The Master Inspection (SOP and Procedure)This module merges building history and visual findings into a standardized, defensible protocol.4
- Module 6: The Art of Sampling (Field Technique)The technical core of the course focuses on the physical acts of sampling while preventing contamination and lab errors.5
- 6.16.1 – Air Sampling: Spore Trap Methods30 Minutes
- 6.26.2 – Air Sampling: Culturable Methods (Andersen/RCS)25 Minutes
- 6.36.3 – Surface Sampling: Tape Lift Technique35 Minutes
- 6.46.4 – Surface Sampling: Swab and Bulk Methods33 Minutes
- 6.56.5 – Field Integrity: Blanks, Controls, and Contamination Prevention32 Minutes
- Module 7: The Final Evidence (Lab and COC)Navigating the logistics of sample submission and the critical interpretation of the laboratory's findings.4
- Module 8: The Professional Path (Business and Ethics)Focused on career launch, risk management, and the maintenance of high ethical standards to avoid liability.5
- 8.18.1 – Scope of Practice and Referral Protocols22 Minutes
- 8.28.2 – Professional Liability and Insurance17 Minutes
- 8.38.3 – Ethics, Conflicts of Interest, and Independence24 Minutes
- 8.48.4 – The Regulatory Landscape18 Minutes
- 8.58.5 – Building Your Practice: Services, Pricing, and Client Education17 Minutes
- CMST EXAM5
CMST EXAM 4 of 5
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