Mold Evaluation

Learn how to recognize, prevent, and remediate mold, as well as understand its related health risks in this online course.

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Course Details

Course Name: Mold Evaluation
Course Code: EI0307WA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: May 29, 2025

Date: May 29, 2025 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT (Log in time: 8:45 am EDT) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Online UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Live, instructor-led UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Fee: $315.00 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
InterNACHI Member Discount Fee: $250.00 price per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Multi Person Discount Fee: $295.00 price per person (2 or more registrants) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Closes: May 27, 2025 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

This course provides an overview of recognition of mold, sources of mold, personal protection for those testing for mold, potential health risks, testing and analysis methods, building visual interior inspections, non-invasive moisture testing, prevention, and mold remediation techniques.

8:30 – 9:00amWhat is Mold?
Definitions and Types
Health Risk Overview
How Mold Spreads
9:00 – 9:30amRecognizing Mold Growth
Discoloration
 Malodors
Water/Moisture Damage
9:30 –10:30amHealth Risks
Effects on Adults
Effects on Children
Asthma
Case Studies and Breakout Rooms
10:30 – 10:45amBreak
10:45 – 11:30amTesting and Sampling
State Regulation Overview
Techniques
Sample Analysis
11:30am – 12:30pmMold in Commercial/School Facilities
Sources of Moisture
Mold Prevention in Schools
Floors and Carpets
12:30 – 12:45pmBreak
12:45 – 1:45pmMold Remediation
Recognize and Remediate Yourself
Hiring Professionals
Post-remediation
1:45 – 2:00pmQ&A and Discussion

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills in identifying and assessing mold issues. Past participants and individuals who may benefit from enrolling in this course include:

  • Building Contractors
  • Building and Grounds Supervisors
  • Building Inspectors
  • Commercial and School Building Managers
  • Compliance Directors
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Health and Safety Directors
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Head Custodians
  • Maintenance/Facility Coordinators
  • Operations Coordinators
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS)
  • Insurance Professionals
  • Real Estate Professionals
  • School Administrators

Meet Your Instructor

Gary Schwartz, CIH, CSP, CMC

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As President of PHASE Associates for 20+ years, Gary has over 35 years of experience in safety and health training and education, mold investigations, bio-remediation plan development, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, and ergonomics in both the private and public sectors across all industries. Gary is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC). He is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Radon Measurement Specialist. He has presented several topics on mold investigations and taught training classes right here at Rutgers OCPE for many years.

Student Reviews

“The case studies were very engaging and provided real-life situations to better our understanding of mold growth, mold sampling, remediation, and post remediation sampling results.”

– Environmental Technician

“[Learned about] different types of mold and other hidden health hazards [and] different types of sampling.”

– Richard Horner

Environmental Engineer
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

“[Appreciated] learning about the different methods of testing, and the pros and cons of each. Also the teaching of the methods and tools of remediation. The distinction between testing tools and when to use each was very helpful.  This will be helpful in testing and checking remediation steps on buildings I manage.”

– Jordan Niles

Property Maintenance Manager

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Mold Evaluation was approved for 0.4 Rutgers CEUs (4 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Mold Evaluation course is approved for 0.4 Rutgers CEUs (4 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3 Technical Contact Hours (Course # DLGS-RUCPE25-12)

NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 3.5 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).

NJ Professional Engineers: 4 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits

NJ Real Estate Appraisers: 4.0 Credit Hours

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NY Professional Engineers: 4 PDHs

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American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI): Mold Evaluation is approved for 4 ASHI Continuing Education Credits.

Certified Floodplain Managers:  4 CECs

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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI): 3.5 Credit Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • A computer, tablet, or smartphone
  • Microphone is not necessary (all students will be muted on entry; you can use the “chat function” to type your questions and interact with the instructor)
  • Webcam is optional but not necessary
  • Speaker is optional but not necessary (you will be able to listen to the presentation by dialing in on your phone if your computer does not have a speaker)

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

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A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Mold Evaluation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Pamela Springard-Mayer
848-932-7463
pspring@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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