Mold & Air Quality
Methods, Protocol, and Reporting
This course is designed to provide informative content about mold as well as, help home inspectors learn necessary skills involving air and surface sampling methods, sampling protocols, and mold report interpretation.
This course will increase your knowledge and skills allowing you to expand your business and add additional revenue streams.
2 NCHILB CE’s CEC 740
Coming in 2025 | In-Person | Monroe, NC
Mold & Air Sampling for Home Inspectors
Mold test results are only as good as the sampling process. As an inspector, it’s important to have a well-defined sampling plan. When to collect, the appropriate types to collect, and the proper method for collection ensures that your lab results are defensible and easy to interpret.
Benefits of Adding Mold & Air Sampling Services Include:
- Enhancement of knowledge & skills
- Increased client confidence
- Diversify your business
- Make more money per inspection
- Protection for you and your business
2 North Carolina Continuing Education Credit Hours
Meet Your Instructor
Beth Stevens - Microbial Express Labs
Education:
Master of Environmental Science, Clemson University, Dec. 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree- BiologyMinor- Chemistry, Coastal Carolina University, May 2003
Experience:
Current: Owner/Environmental Analysts, Microbial Express Labs, Greenville, SC 29607
Specializing in air and water testing offering service to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
Previous Experience:
Adjunct Instructor, Biological Science Department, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC, Jan. 2010-May 2021
Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Science and Sustainability, University of Phoenix, Online July 2011-Present
Analyst, Southeast Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Greenville, SC
Quality Assurance Chemist, Span Packaging Services, Greenville, SC
requirements
Quality Assurance Microbiologist, Bausch & Lomb, Greenville, SC
Laboratory Instructor, Biology Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC August 2008- May 2009
Beth is an Approved NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Instructor IEC 241
Casa Training Academy is committed to connecting you with industry experts to provide diversity in training and instruction
This Course Covers...
- What are fungi and Molds?
- Introduction to the characteristics of fungi
- Mold Growth - How does mold grow
- Investigating & recognizing mold growth
- Understanding Mold Growth & the Effects in an Indoor Environment
- Effective Mold Sampling Strategies
- How to Interpret Laboratory Reports
- Inspection techniques & equipment.
Who Should Take this Course?
Inspectors who want to set their business apart & make more money by offering additional services.
Inspectors who want to help their clients better understand the property they're buying.
Inspectors who want to expand their knowledge and grow their business
Credits
Home inspectors who complete the course will receive 2 continuing education credits that apply for license renewal.
CASA Training Academy is an approved NCHILB training sponsor HS140 and will register your credits with the NCHILB
Tickets! Get Your Tickets!
This is a live in-person event, live steaming is not available for this event.
Class Times
TBD – 2025
10 AM – Noon
Event Locations
* Travel and lodging expenses are not included in the registration fee.
Food
In Class Refreshments Provided
Cancelation Policy
- 100% Refund up to 1 week prior to the course start date.
- Credit voucher for 1 week prior to the course date.
- No refunds after the course has started
- 100% refund if the course is canceled
- No refunds for travel or travel-related expenses due to course cancellation
What about COVID?
We recommend you follow safe practices when it comes to your health and those around you. There is always a risk when conducting in-person meetings and interacting with others. If this presents a concern then you should take precautions and practice social distancing when possible.
Lodging
If you would like to stay overnight
Other options are also available nearby.
