Career Details

Mold Awareness Specialist

Description

The purpose of the Mold Awareness Specialist (MAS) exam is to establish an individual's degree of knowledge of basic environmental health of indoor environmental issues and programs.

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

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A - Core

Certificate name

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Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Hospital Association

Type

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