This course is an overview of healthy homes. We will cover a variety of topics, but most importantly you’ll learn about three things:

There are 6 modules in this course with several subsections within each module. You will need to complete the material within each module before moving onto the next one. Once you have completed all of the modules, you will be able to take a final quiz and receive your certificate of completion. 

 

Learning Objectives for each Module: 

Module 1.1 - 1.4: The Connection between Health and Housing 

1. Describe at least four housing conditions and the health problems associated with them.

2. Demonstrate how to characterize risk using the epidemiological triangle.

 3. Identify three populations that may be at higher risk for housing related disease and injury.

4. Identify three important housing systems that contribute to a comfortable living space.

5. Identify three types of codes that can be used to enforce remediation of housing-based health threats.

Module 1.5 - 1.6: Using Evidence and Codes to Support your Work

1. Describe the five levels of certainty which demonstrate the strength of scientific evidence in a particular relationship. 

2. Identify examples of sound research and good data to guide your actions as a healthy homes practitioner. 

Module 1.7 - 1.9: Start with People 

1. Explain how to work with people to get important information from them about potential hazards in the home.

2. Identify key routes of exposure and their relationship to housing hazards.

Module 1.10 - 1.11: House as a System

1. Identify three important housing systems that contribute to a comfortable living space. 

Module 1.12: A Home Needs to Be

1. Explain the three steps an individual must take to be an effective healthy homes professional. 

Module 2.1 - 2.3: Keep It Dry

1. Name three health hazards in the home that are related to excessive moisture.

2. Identify four sources of moisture in the home.

3. Describe five strategies for controlling moisture in the home.

Module 2.4 - 2.6: Keep It Clean

1. List three contaminants or allergens that are frequently found in house dust and their health effects.

2. Describe three ways allergens or contaminants get into house dust.

3. Identify at least three strategies to reduce allergens or contaminants in house dust.

Module 3.1 - 3.3: Keep It Pest-Free

1. Name three illnesses or injuries associated with pest infestation.

2. Identify three clues of pest infestation.

3. Identify the three strategies associated with an IPM approach.

4. Name two illegal pesticides that may be used in the home.

Module 3.4 - 3.6: Keep It Ventilated

1. Name five unhealthful conditions associated with poor ventilation.

2. List five things in a household that need ventilation.

3. Name three things that power airflow in a building.

4. List at least three household contaminants that can be removed by ventilation.

5. Describe two ways ventilation reduces air contaminant levels.

Module 4.1 - 4.3: Keep It Safe

1. Explain the difference between an injury and an accident.

2. Name the three most common home injury related causes of death.

3. Name five locations to look for safety hazards in the home.

4. Name five ways to prevent home injury.

Module 4.4 - 4.6: Keep It Contaminant-Free

1. Identify at least four contaminants in the home and strategies to prevent, contain or control them.

2. Describe at least four ways that contaminants get into the home.

3. Identify at least three health effects and their associated contaminant.

Module 5.1 - 5.3: Keep It Maintained

1. Name at least three systems that require ongoing maintenance.

2. Identify two maintenance actions that require the use of a professional.

Module 5.4 - 5.6: Keep It Climate-Controlled

1. Explain why a balance of energy efficiency and adequate ventilation is necessary in a home. 

2. Describe the importance of using energy audits, programmable thermostats, and Energy Star appliances. 

3. Demonstrate actions that residents can take to improve air circulation.

4. Identify resident actions that can affect energy use and indoor air quality. 

5. Explain that dangers of extreme (hot and cold) temperatures. 

6. Describe the health risks associated with heating and cooling systems that do not work properly. 

Module 6.1 - 6.3: Healthy Homes Program

1. Explain why a partnership with the community is essential.

2. Identify five important players involved in healthy homes issues.