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Council-certified Microbial Consultant (CMC)
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Required: 8 years experience in designing and conducting microbial sampling regimens
Certification performed by ACAC: Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the individual's knowledge, skills and abilities for the purpose of certification and re-certification in the field of microbial investigation.
Council-certified Microbial Investigator (CMI)
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Required: 2 years experience in designing and conducting microbial sampling regimens
Certification performed by ACAC: Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the individual's knowledge, skills and abilities for the purpose of certification and re-certification in the field of microbial investigation.
Program Summary:
The Council-certified Microbial Investigator (CMI) and the Council-certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) investigate microbial issues in the indoor environment. For example, a CMI or CMC performs mold inspection, mold testing and bioaerosol sampling. A CMI or CMC interprets lab results and design an effective remediation protocol. Finally, these professionals perform post-remediation sampling to verify the success of a remediation project.
CMIs and CMCs possess verified knowledge in disciplines related to mold inspection, microbial investigations and sampling. The certification examinations cover a wide range of bioaerosols and their potential health effects. They also deal with microbial sampling procedures and equipment.
CMIs and CMCs posses verified experience in microbial sampling, mold inspection or mold testing in one or more of the following settings:
Offices and commercial buildings
Industrial structures
Government facilities
Schools and public buildings
Healthcare facilities
Residential structures
To earn the Council-certified Microbial Investigator (CMI) or the Council-certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) designations, candidates must:
Demonstrate verifiable field experience in microbial sampling (mold testing or mold inspection)
Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
Earn the unanimous approval of the CMI or CMC certification board
Re-certify every two years
Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year
Maintain the highest ethical standards
Accreditation:
The CMI and CMC certifications are accredited 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 air quality field to earn CESB accreditation.
Council-certified Structural Mold Investigator (CSMI) (VOCATIONAL)
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Field experience not required. Candidates must attest to current employment in conducting microbial investigations
Certification performed by ACAC: Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the individual's knowledge, skills and abilities for the purpose of certification and re-certification in the field of microbial investigation.
Awarded by unanimous vote of a nationwide panel of industry peers, the
Council-certified Structural Microbial Investigator (CSMI) certification
identifies a professional with verified knowledge of proper techniques
for microbial investigations in the indoor environment.
Each CSMI has passed a psychometrically rated examination based on
peer-reviewed industry standards and accepted reference texts. The CSMI
examination ensures that certificants understand the principles for (1)
distinguishing among the significant types of microbial contamination,
(2) identifying, selecting and calibrating appropriate microbial
sampling equipment, (3) designing an effective sampling regimen, (4)
employing proper sampling techniques, (5) correctly interpreting data
collected from a microbial sampling regimen, and (6) establishing an
effective protocol for microbial remediation.
OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Restoration and Remediation:
ACAC offers restoration industry certifications and contractor certifications such as mold contractor certifications, indoor air quality certifications, water damage certifications, fire and water restoration certifications; structural drying certifications, moisture control certifications, and thermography certifications.
Administration and Management:
ACAC offers emergency management certifications and indoor air quality management certifications.
Investigation and Consulting:
ACAC offers mold inspector certifications, indoor air quality certifications, environmental certifications, infection control certifications, thermography certifications, and fire and smoke certifications.
25 ACAC certification programs are accredited by the
Council of
Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).
All ACAC examinations are compliant with standards published by APA,
AERA and NCME.