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Overview

In today's complex political world, the buildings in which we live, work and enjoy entertainment are becoming targets of evil minded individuals who seek to harm other humans. Part of the job of being a professional in the building industry now, more than ever, involves taking into consideration these possibilities. There are measures that can be taken to help minimize the potential that the buildings are easy targets for CBR (Chemical, Biological and Radiological) attacks.

In this course the student will learn some of the considerations for protecting the building environments against CBR attacks. The considerations are related to the HVAC systems which are designed to distribute ventilation to the occupants of the building environment enclosure.

The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Guidance For Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological or Radiological Attacks. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2002-139.

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  · How to modify existing buildings for better air protection and security
  · How to design new buildings to be more secure
  · What plans building managers should prepare in advance to help them make effective decisions in the midst of a CBR incident

State Board Acceptance

This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate continuing education for engineers, it is the individual engineer's responsibility to determine the suitability of activities for PDH credit. The state boards typically accept online* courses that cover technical, managerial** or ethical content and which are relevant to the practice of engineering. The course must have a clear purpose or objective with a content that will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee's field of practice. For questions about your mandatory PDH requirements, visit the website of your state licensing board.

*Online courses are accepted by all state licensing boards that mandate continuing education. Other than New York (which limits online courses to 18 PDH) and Iowa (which limits online courses to 6 PDH), there are no limits placed by other states on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education. Consult with your state licensing board if you have any questions about the acceptability of online courses.

**The New York State Board of Engineers does not accept general office management courses, but will accept project management courses that are offered by an approved provider and that are technical in nature and contribute to the engineer's professional practice.