Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners Instructor's Materials

Materials Format Comments
Binder Cover PDF  
Binder Spine PDF  
Front Pocket  
Evaluation Form PDF  
House Drawing w/ Basement PDF  
House Drawing w/o Basement PDF  
Rowhouse Drawing PDF Available on request
Contaminant Guide PDF 1 per student
Study Guide PDF 1 per student. Updated page 5 on AHS to make it easier to use. Email Susan Aceti at saceti@nchh.org to get answers to study guide.
Agenda Tab   
Essentials Agenda Materials PDF  
Training Center Brochure PDF Included under Agenda tab in binder.
Resources Summary PDF Included under Agenda tab in binder.
Credential Flyer PDF Included under Agenda tab in binder.
Credential Application PDF Included under Agenda tab in binder.
Instructions for CEUs PDF Included under Agenda tab in binder.
Modules
Overview Module PDF  (5/11/09)
PPT (5/11/09)
Notes (5/11/09)
 
5/11/09 version make minor changes - mostly formatting to the 4/22/09 version.  The 4/22/09 version was a major rewrite of the module.  It is longer because it brings in images of the references, includes interventions shown to work, includes the comparison of green building programs. The PDF will be in the binder
Start With People Module PDF  (3/11/09)
PPT (3/11/09)
Notes (3/11/09)
3/11/09 version updated time for child spent in home and deleted slides describing issue in terms of epi triangle.
House As A System Module PDF  (4/23/09)
PPT (4/23/09)
Notes (4/23/09)
 
4/18/09 version added slides for the three types of homes with drawings.  Added notes. Tightened up.
Keep It Dry Module PDF  (4/23/09)
PPT (4/23/09)
Notes (4/23/09)
Minor formatting changes.  Added to speaker notes.  Add slide on better showing how flashing works.
Keep It Clean Module PDF  (4/23/09)
PPT (4/23/09)
Notes (4/23/09)
4/23/09 version made minor formatting changes.  Added to speaker notes.  Emphasized importance of cleanability.
Keep It Pest-Free Module PDF  (5/11/09)
PPT (5/11/09)
Notes (4/23/09)
 
5/11/09 version updates the pesticide poisoning numbers to capture 2007 numbers.  The 4/23/09 version added materials to show rat and cockroach perspectives and highlight HUD Guidance on IPM. Still need to add speaker notes.
Keep It Ventilated Module PDF  (4/23/09)
PPT (4/23/09)
Notes (4/23/09)
Minor formatting changes. Added to speaker notes.
Keep It Safe Module PDF  (4/23/09)
PPT (4/23/09)
Notes (4/23/09)
 
Added more explanation on labels and the CPSC hazard terms.  Updated for 2007 AHS stats. Minor formatting changes. Added to speaker notes.
Keep It Contaminant-Free Module PDF  (5/609)
PPT (5/6/09)
Notes (5/6/09)
 
5/6/09 version make minor changes - mostly formatting to the 4/23/09 version. Major changes in 4/23/09 version. Moved lead, asbestos, mercury, radon and sewer gas to Keep It Maintained. Added consumer chemical buying decisions and certification programs. Added to speaker notes. Added slides on meth labs.
Maintain the Home Module PDF  (5/6/09)
PPT (5/6/09)
Notes (5/6/09)
 
5/6/09 version make minor changes - mostly formatting to the 4/23/09 version. Major changes made in 4/23/09 version as lead, asbestos, mercury, radon, and arsenic are moved to here. Added to speaker notes.
Making It Work Module PDF  (4/23/09)
PPT (4/23/09)
Notes (4/23/09)
Minor formatting changes. Added to speaker notes.
References Tab  
Index to References PDF  (6/11/09) Index has been revised so the page numbers flow through all five reference documents.
Connections PDF (Full) (6/11/09)
PDF (BW Part) (6/11/09)
PDF (Color Part) (6/11/09)
Full version includes color and black/white portion.  6/11/09 version includes 2007 AHS reports and Intervention Summary. Page numbers have been revised to flow through all five reference documents with larger and bolder font.
Codes PDF (6/11/09) The 6/11/09 version includes NCHH's analysis of 4 National Green Building Programs. Page numbers have been revised to flow through all five reference documents with larger and bolder font.
Assessments PDF (6/11/09) Page numbers have been revised to flow through all five reference documents with larger and bolder font.
General Resources PDF (6/11/09) Page numbers have been revised to flow through all five reference documents with larger and bolder font.
References Combined PDF (6/11/09) 4 MB All five references are contained in this document.
Exercises Tab
Essential Exercises PDF (with answers) Version with answers has the new exercise #2 (updated 5-14-09).
#2 AHS PDF (5/13/09)
PDF or WORD with answers (5/13/09)
Updated exercise to make it easier to use. Version matches Study Guide.
#5 ID Moisture Problems Exercise PDF  
#6 ID Pest Problems Exercise PDF  
#7 ID Ventilation Problems PDF  
#9 Visual Survey Codes PPT  
Instructor's Supplies
Instructor's Guide PDF  
Instructor's Answers to All Exercises PDF  
Instructor's Supples to be Given Out
Photos for Exercise #5 PPT Trainers need one set for every 8 students.  Trainers should have sufficient copies, so NCHH will not provide unless requested.
Photos for Exercise #6 PPT Trainers need one set for every 8 students.  Trainers should have sufficient copies, so NCHH will not provide unless requested.
Photos for Exercise #7 PPT Trainers need one set for every 8 students.  Trainers should have sufficient copies, so NCHH will not provide unless requested.
Credential Exam-Visual Survey Photos PDF Trainers should have five sets and reuse them.  That should be enough for about 15 exam takers.  If you need more, please request them.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm   2 per course
Coffee stirrers   1 per student
Glue traps   1 per student
House drawing blueprint size 1 per training
Bait gel tubes   1 tube per training
Bait stations   1 bag/12 students
Radon test kits   1 per 4 students
Sugar packets   1 per student
CDC Healthy Housing Reference Manual   5 per training
CDC Healthy Housing Inspection Manual   5 per training
Help Yourself to a Healthy Home   1 per student
Home Buyers/Sellers Guide to Radon   1 per student
Safe Control: Cockroaches and Rodents   1 per 3 students

 

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