Environmental Allergen Consulting

The Council-certified Environmental Allergen Consultant (CEAC) and the Council-certified Environmental Allergen Investigator (CEAI), and the Council-certified Environmental Allergen Technician (CEAT) investigate environmental allergen issues. These professionals have verified knowledge of disciplines related to environmental allergens, including not only allergens and allergic responses, but also HVAC, building science, and general indoor air quality.

CEACs and CEAIs possess verified experience conducting field investigations of environmental allergen issues in one or more of the following settings:

  • Residences

  • Offices and commercial buildingss

  • Industrial structures

  • Government facilities

  • Schools and public buildings

  • Healthcare facilities

To earn the Council-certified Environmental Allergen Consultant (CEAC) or Council-certified Environmental Allergen Investigator (CEAI) designations, the candidate must:

  • Demonstrate verifiable field experience in environmental allergen investigation

  • Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum

  • Earn the unanimous approval of the CEAC or CEAI certification board

  • Re-certify every two years

  • Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year

  • Maintain the highest ethical standards

Accreditation:

The CEAC and CEAI certifications are applicants for accreditation by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), a nationally recognized independent accreditation body. ACAC certifications are the ONLY designations in the indoor environmental field to earn CESB accreditation.