- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Essentials of Healthy Homes
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Essentials of Healthy Homes badge have proven to have knowledge of the connections between housing and health, including the seven principles of healthy housing.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Describe the connection between housing and health
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Recognize the key role people play interacting with their home
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Realize that communication among people can be difficult
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Explain the concept of house as a system
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Describe the problems moisture in a home can cause to health
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Explain why cleaning a home can affect someone’s health
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Identify common pests and the importance of Integrated Pest Management
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Outline ventilation strategies in the home and explain why they are needed
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Describe common safety hazards in the home
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Identify common contaminants in a home and their effect on health
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Explain the connection between home maintenance and health
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Successfully passed all coursework in the class and completed a healthy homes assessment of their own home
Standards
The NREL Energy Auditor JTAs guide training goals for those seeking careers in energy efficiency and home performance.