About the Course

This online course covers key topics on how to resume activities, safely operate buildings and specifically use densely occupied indoor spaces during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The course is based on the REHVA COVID-19 guidance documents and its modules provide basic theoretical knowledge with hands-on information taught by REHVA experts. Participants get access also to the latest REHVA guidebooks on air filtration and the hygiene requirements of ventilation systems. Please, note that the course material was developed before the detection of the latest, more contagious SARS-CoV-2 variants (in the UK, South-Africa etc.), and any subsequent research on the topic has not been considered for its development and update. Therefore, any contained information, recommendations and guidelines should be interpreted considering this limitation. 

Target Audience

This course is aimed at HVAC managers, specialists and technicians; logisticians, medical and operations. Upon completion, a badge will be awarded. 

Learning Objectives

• Explain the science behind SARS-COV-2 transmission, risk mitigation and the key role of air quality, air distribution solutions and adequate ventilation in infection control 
• Key aspects and necessary measures to take on HVAC systems when resuming indoor activities and reopening public spaces 
• Know how to assess and compare different HVAC solutions regarding infection risk in buildings and separate rooms 
• Have an overall understanding of HVAC engineering measures and current technologies to prevent and/or limit the airborne viral transmission and to reduce the number of cross-infections indoors 
• Obtain practical guidance on the safe use of densely occupied spaces in different building types  

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