REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The pages that follow contain scheduled training offerings for Fiscal
Year 2006 (October 2005 - September 2006) as well as a brief description
of all Environmental Health Support Center (EHSC) training courses.
Additional information is available by calling 505-248-4258 or through
the Environmental Health Support Center Web site at:

[**http://www.opheng.ihs.gov**](http://www.opheng.ihs.gov/)

Request course registration as follows:

> **Contact your Area Training Coordinator:** A listing of Training
> Coordinators for each Indian Health Service Area is provided on the
> following page. These individuals will provide registration assistance
> to both IHS, tribal and other governmental employees.
>
> **By the Internet:** Nomination for Training may be requested through
> the EHSC web site as indicated above. Go to the EHSC training section
> and fill out the online registration request form. The request form
> will be routed to the appropriate Area Training Coordinator.

These requests will be consolidated with other training requests from
the Area and submitted to EHSC.

**EHSC does not provide for direct registration of students. All
requests should be routed through the Training Coordinator for your
respective Area, organizational unit or agency.**

A registration confirmation and instructions for attendance at the
course will be mailed to all approved training registrants approximately
45 days prior to the training.

**IHS AREA EHSC TRAINING COORDINATORS**

**Aberdeen Area IHS Albuquerque Area IHS**

Jill Bourland, Secretary CAPT Russel Pederson, Director, OEHE

115 4^th^ Ave. SE 5300 Homestead Rd. NE

Aberdeen, SD 57401 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

> 605-226-7599 505-248-4600

**Anchorage Area IHS Bemidji Area IHS**

CDR Ed Lohr, DSO Manger Louis Erdrich, Director OEHE

1901 S. Bragaw Suite 200 522 Minnesota Ave, NW

Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

907-729-3527 218-759-3363

**Billings Area IHS California Area IHS**

George Allen, Assoc. Director CAPT Paul Young, Director, DEHS

2900 4^th^ Ave. North, Box 36600 1825 Bell Street, Suite 200

Billings, Montana 59103 Sacramento, California 95825

406-247-7082 916-566-7023

**Nashville Area IHS Navajo Area IHS**

Cindy Yahola-Gallegos, Secretary CAPT Charles Dowell, Director OEHE

711 Stewarts Ferry Pike P.O. Box 9020

Nashville, TN 37214 Window Rock, AZ 86515

615-736-2503 928-871-5852

**Oklahoma City Area IHS Phoenix Area IHS**

Linda Zientek, Secretary, OEHE CAPT Alan Croft, Assoc. Dir. OEHE

3625 NW 56^th^ St, 5 Corp. Plaza 40 North Central Ave., Suite 600

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112 Phoenix, Arizona 85004

405-957-3874 602-364-5068

**Portland Area IHS Tucson Area IHS**

Rena Gill, Secretary, OEHE CDR Donald Williams, IP Specialist

1220 SW 3^rd^ Ave, Rm. 476 7900 S. J Stock Road

Portland, Oregon 97204 Tucson, Arizona 85746

503-326-2014 520-295-2580

**Dallas Engineering Services Seattle Engineering Services**

Barbara Tulloch, Staff Assistant Jean Johnson, Secretary

1301 Young St. Rm. 1071 2201 6^th^ Ave., MS 24

Dallas, TX 75202 Seattle, Washington 98121

214-767-3493 206-615-2453

> **Headquarters IHS**
>
> Dora Old Elk, Secretary
>
> IHS Headquarters East
>
> 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 600A
>
> Rockville, MD 20852 301-443-1247
>
> **Table of Contents**

[ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
5](#environmental-health-program-management)

[Environmental Health Orientation (10000)
5](#environmental-health-orientation-10000)

[Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC)
5](#basic-officer-training-course-botc)

[Professional Training Techniques (10800)
7](#professional-training-techniques-10800)

[EHE Program Management Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year
8](#ehe-program-management-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

[INJURY PREVENTION 10](#injury-prevention)

[Injury Prevention Program Evaluation (12000)
10](#injury-prevention-program-evaluation-12000)

[Intermediate Injury Prevention (12500)
10](#intermediate-injury-prevention-12500)

[Advanced Injury Prevention (12800)
11](#advanced-injury-prevention-12800)

[Injury Prevention Instructor's Workshop (12950)
11](#injury-prevention-instructors-workshop-12950)

[Introduction to Epi Info (13000) 12](#introduction-to-epi-info-13000)

[Injury Prevention Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year
13](#injury-prevention-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

[INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP
14](#injury-prevention-program-fellowship)

[Injury Prevention Program Planning (60600)
14](#injury-prevention-program-planning-60600)

[Program Development Fellowship: Implementation & Evaluation (60700)
14](#program-development-fellowship-implementation-evaluation-60700)

[Program Development Fellowship Field Course (60800)
15](#program-development-fellowship-field-course-60800)

[Program Development Fellowship: Marketing and Advocacy (60900)
15](#program-development-fellowship-marketing-and-advocacy-60900)

[Injury Prevention Program Development Fellowship Symposium (61000)
16](#injury-prevention-program-development-fellowship-symposium-61000)

[IP Fellowship Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year
17](#ip-fellowship-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

[ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 18](#environmental-health-services)

[ArcView GIS Applications in Public Health (16395)
18](#arcview-gis-applications-in-public-health-16395)

[SAFE Playground Assessment Course (25650)
18](#safe-playground-assessment-course-25650)

[FDA Food Code Hybrid Course (26050)
19](#fda-food-code-hybrid-course-26050)

[Certified Swimming Pool/Spa Inspectors/Operators Course (25850)
19](#certified-swimming-poolspa-inspectors-and-operators-course-25850)

[Risk Communications Course (16250)
20](#risk-communications-course-16250)

[Essential Public Health Services and PACE-EH (23700)
20](#essential-public-health-services-and-pace-eh-23700)

[Mid-Level Environmental Health Technical Course (20550)
21](#mid-level-environmental-health-technical-course-20550)

[EHS Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year
22](#ehs-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

[INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
25](#institutional-environmental-health)

[Basic Course for Safety Officers (26100)
25](#basic-course-for-safety-officers-26100)

[Intermediate Course for Safety Officers (26150)
25](#intermediate-course-for-safety-officers-26150)

[Advanced Course for Safety Officers (26200)
26](#advanced-course-for-safety-officers-26200)

[Basic Course for Infection Control Practitioners (23600)
26](#basic-course-for-infection-control-practitioners-23600)

[10 Hour OSHA Course for the Construction Industry (38500)
27](#hour-osha-course-for-the-construction-industry-38500)

[Comprehensive Housekeeping Course (49400)
27](#comprehensive-housekeeping-course-49400)

[Professional Training Techniques (10800)
28](#professional-training-techniques-10800-1)

[Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) (41500)
28](#life-safety-code-nfpa-101-41500)

[Healthcare Facilities NFPA 99 (42600)
29](#healthcare-facilities-nfpa-99-42600)

[JCAHO/NFPA 99: (42500) 29](#jcahonfpa-99-42500)

[NFPA/JCAHO/OSHA for Healthcare Facilities (43100)
30](#nfpajcahoosha-for-healthcare-facilities-43100)

[Implementing Environmental Management Systems (23700)
30](#implementing-environmental-management-systems-23700)

[IEH Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year
31](#ieh-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

[ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION 34](#engineering-and-construction)

[Basic Surveying Course (31500) 34](#basic-surveying-course-31500)

[Electronic Surveying/Computer Design (32001)
34](#electronic-surveyingcomputer-design-32001)

[Introduction to GPS Surveying (36000)
35](#introduction-to-gps-surveying-36000)

[Advanced AutoCAD Land Development (37500)
35](#advanced-autocad-land-development-37500)

[AutoCAD Map (35000) 36](#autocad-map-35000)

[Onsite Wastewater Treatment (30500)
36](#onsite-wastewater-treatment-30500)

[10 Hour OSHA Course for the Construction Industry (38500)
37](#__RefHeading___Toc106613943)

[Engineering & Construction Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year
38](#engineering-construction-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

[UTILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
41](#utility-operation-and-maintenance)

[Electrical Controls for Utility Operators (50500)
41](#electrical-controls-for-utility-operators-50500)

[Cross Connection Control (55000) 41](#cross-connection-control-55000)

[Pumps and Pumping System, Operation & Repair (56000)
42](#pumps-and-pumping-system-operation-repair-56000)

[Water Distribution System Field Operations I (54000)
42](#water-distribution-system-field-operations-i-54000)

[Lift Station Operations (56100) 43](#lift-station-operations-56100)

[Water Disinfection and Fluoridation for Small Water Systems (51000)
44](#water-disinfection-and-fluoridation-for-small-water-systems-51000)

[Utility O & M Courses Not Offered this Fiscal Year
45](#o-m-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

[FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING
46](#facilities-management-and-engineering)

[NEPA (16000) 46](#nepa-16000-1)

[Facilities Mid-Level Management (40100)
46](#facilities-mid-level-management-40100)

[MP2 Management System (48000) 47](#__RefHeading___Toc106613956)

[National Electrical Code -- NFPA 70 (46000)
47](#__RefHeading___Toc106613957)

[Electrical Systems for the Non-Electrical Engineer (46050)
48](#electrical-systems-for-the-non-electrical-engineer-46050)

[Boiler Maintenance (45000) 48](#boiler-maintenance-45000)

[Facilities Design-Build (44300) 49](#facilities-design-build-44300)

[Emergency Generator O&M (44550) 49](#emergency-generator-om-44550)

[ASSE 6040 Medical Pipeline Maintenance Course (49530)
50](#asse-6040-medical-pipeline-maintenance-course-49530)

[Health Systems Planning Process (44050)
50](#health-systems-planning-process-44050)

[Realty Basics (40600) 51](#realty-basics-40600)

[Facilities Management Courses Not Offered this Fiscal Year
52](#facilities-management-courses-not-offered-this-fiscal-year)

##   {#section .unnumbered}

## ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

### Environmental Health Orientation (10000)

This is a five-day course for engineers and sanitarians that are
relatively new to the Indian Health Service and the Office of
Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) Program. The course covers
program philosophy, policy, administration and scientific/technical
material basic to the OEHE program.

**Who should attend:** IHS and Tribal personnel, new or with limited
experience, working with the Office of Environmental Health and
Engineering programs of the IHS.

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units**: Not available

**Objectives:**  

-   Understand the organizational structure and responsibilities of OEHE
    programs

-   Develop networking relationships with peers from other IHS Areas

-   Develop basic skills essential to OEHE program operations

-   Meet national program managers and other OEHE personnel

**Dates and Location(s):** January 23-27, 2006 TBD

### 

### 

### Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC)

The 3-day BOTC is an introduction to the U.S. Public Health Service.
Course is presented at a faster pace in recognition of the experience
and knowledge gained by officers while serving on active duty. Military
bearing and courtesy, career development, promotions, leave,
compensation, awards, and resource utilization are some of the many
topics introduced during this course. [Officer must attend entire course
and wear an appropriate PHS uniform.]{.underline}

**Who should attend:** Commissioned Officers on extended active duty
with a CAD of December 31, 2000 or prior

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units**: Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Understand the role of the Commissioned Corps as a uniformed service

-   Learn more about career development and resources available to CO's

-   Successful completion of course will allow officer enrollment in the
    web-based Independent Officer Training Course (IOTC) with
    examination series

-   Network with other PHS officers from other agencies

**Dates and Location(s):** January 18-20, 2006 TBD

**NEPA (16000)**

A workshop to bring NEPA coordinators and project managers up to date on
the latest NEPA rules and regulations. We will discuss the Agency's
methods for NEPA review and any exclusion that exist. A discussion is
planned on NEPA coordination with other Agencies (EPA, USDA, and HUD).

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers and IHS-wide project
managers

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units**: Not available

**Objectives:  **

-   Manage the NEPA process to comply with the intent of the law

-   Implement CEQ regulations and agency requirements

-   Review and write EAs, FONSI, EISs, RODs that comply with NEPA and
    agency guidelines

**Dates and Location(s):** May 2-4, 2006 Denver, CO

**SFC Data Systems (18600)**

This course is presented by the Sanitation Facilities Construction
Branch, HQ, and provides an overview of the structure and operation of
the Sanitation Tracking and Reporting System (STARS). Course is
recommended for staff having responsibility for data entry and review of
STARS information on behalf of their Area.

**Who should attend:** SFC Program managers and data entry staff

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**  

-   Review STARS data system function and structure

-   Understand data entry requirements

-   Provide feedback to national program managers on system needs

-   Develop custom report generation skills

**Dates and Location(s):** April 17-21, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### 

###  

### Professional Training Techniques (10800)

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary for developing and
presenting effective, motivating, and enjoyable professional training
sessions. Students will learn how to manage learning in the classroom,
stimulate participation of attendees, energize their training styles,
understand the adult learning process, and become more flexible in their
information delivery.

**Who should attend:** This course is open to anyone who is charged with
developing and presenting professional training sessions. Environmental
Health Officers & Technicians, Engineers, and all other disciplines that
are required to teach, train, or give public presentations are
encouraged to attend.

**Course length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 0

**Objectives:**

-   Learn to develop and present more effective professional training
    sessions.

-   Gain an understanding of the needs of the adult learner.

-   Learn to motivate and manage learning in the classroom.

-   Learn to prepare more effective visual aids.

-   Gain experience in the public speaking field.

**Date and location:** June 13-15, 2006 Billings, MT

July 25-27, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### EHE Program Management Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year

#### Introduction to Management Skills (10500)

The one-week introductory is designed to provide students with basic
management skills such as: leadership, interpersonal effectiveness,
problem solving, group dynamics, and time management. This is a highly
interactive course that emphasizes understanding personality types and
group interactions as essential skills for program managers. This is a
prerequisite to the advanced course.

#### Mid-level Management (18500)

This three-day course is intended for engineers and sanitarians at the
district, assistant chief, or similar mid-management level. Elements of
IHS organizational structure, policy, personnel, supervision and
management techniques that will prove useful as these individuals move
into higher-level positions within IHS are included. This training is
conducted in or near the Rockville, Maryland Area. An orientation to the
offices within IHS Headquarters in the Parklawn Building is included.

### 

#### Advanced Management Skills (10600)

The one-week advanced management course is designed to provide students
with additional management skills. This course builds on concepts
developed in the Introduction to Management Skills course, which is a
prerequisite to registration in this course.

#### T1-T3 Workshop for Sanitation Facilities Construction (11000) 

This three-day seminar will analyze the new amendments to Public Law
93-638. The options available to tribes under the law for a Title I
contract or a Title III compact are covered in depth with examples
presented for both options and their respective impacts to the
Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. The seminar is intended to
provide a complete analysis of the tribal/federal relationship under
these regulations. The course is designed for tribal and IHS personnel
involved in 93-638 construction activities.

#### Government Contract Law (16200)

Presented by Georgetown University, this course discusses basic elements
of government contract law using instructors with extensive legal
backgrounds in government contracting. Practical examples are utilized
throughout giving students a broad exposure to actual contract
litigation.

#### Environmental Law and Compliance (16100)

This course offers attendees a description and how to comply with their
requirements of the major environmental laws. The curriculum is designed
for those who are new to the environmental field, or who need a
comprehensive review of the major laws and regulations. Topics include:
Environmental Law System, Environmental Liabilities, Water Pollution
Control, Air Pollution Control (Clean Air Act Compliance),
RCRA/Hazardous Waste CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA/SARA Title III, NEPA,
TSCA/OSHA, Underground Storage Tanks, Management Strategies, Inspections
and Audits.

#### Introduction to ARCVIEW GIS (16390)

This two-day course gives the hands-on experience and conceptual
overview needed to take full advantage of ArcView's display, editing,
analysis and presentation mapping functions. Class participants become
familiar with the components of the ArcView GIS interface and learn how
documents called views, tables, charts and layouts are used to display
and work with different kinds of information.

#### Construction Project Management (17000)

This training provides exposure to private industry concepts used in
defining a scope of work, establishing costs estimates & construction
budgets, quality control, field communication & coordination, on-site
control, labor & work in place, job cost & productivity reporting,
freight coordination & tracking, resource allocation, material take
offs, procurement, and construction scheduling. In addition, this course
explores the relationship between IHS/Tribal governments and various
contributing agencies.

## INJURY PREVENTION

### Injury Prevention Program Evaluation (12000)

The course is an introduction to injury program evaluation and designed
for students with community based injury prevention project or program
experience.

 

**Who should attend:** Open to individuals that evaluate Injury
prevention programs

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units: ** Pending

**Objectives:**

-   Learn the processes of evaluation

-   Learn applications for various types of program evaluation

-   Design an evaluation for an injury prevention program

*** ***

** Dates and Location(s):               ** September 12-14, 2006
Albuquerque, NM

### 

### Intermediate Injury Prevention (12500)

This course builds upon the knowledge and skills addressed in the
Introduction to Injury Prevention. This course reviews the basics of
data interpretation, coalition building, program planning, evaluation,
marketing and advocacy. The course includes multiple hands-on community
and computer-based activities.

**Prerequisite:** Introduction to Injury Prevention

**Who should attend:** Tribal health board members, health directors,
tribal council members, IHS environmental health personnel, and tribal
injury prevention staff

**Course Length:** 3 ½ days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:  **

-   Receive an overview of the complex causes of injury

-   Review strategies for coalition maintenance

-   Review of web-based data identification tools

-   Review of basic data collection techniques

-   Receive an overview of process and impact evaluation methods

**Dates and Location(s):** December 6-9, 2005 Albuquerque, NM

### Advanced Injury Prevention (12800)

This course builds upon the knowledge and skills addressed in the
introductory and intermediate courses by focusing on the ways that data,
coalitions, program planning, evaluation, marketing, and advocacy can be
integrated in a well-managed program. The course will include hands-on
skill-building activities designed to be transportable to participants'
home communities.

**Who should attend:** Tribal health board members, health directors,
tribal council members, IHS environmental health personnel, and tribal
injury prevention staff. Introduction to Injury Prevention is a
prerequisite for this course.

**Course Length:** 3 ½ days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:  **

-   Review the process to develop an Injury Prevention Program budget

-   Review strategies to collaborate with the various media outlets

-   Understand how to develop injury prevention reports and
    presentations

-   Understand how to develop short and long-term strategic plans

**Dates and Location(s):** May 2-5, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### Injury Prevention Instructor's Workshop (12950)

This workshop was developed for current and future Injury Prevention
Course instructors. During this 3-day workshop, various teaching
techniques will be discussed to better qualify staff to participate in
the various Injury Prevention Courses, as well as providing them with
the information necessary to act as a lead instructor for the courses.

**Who should attend:** Environmental health or injury prevention
personnel who may participate as an instructor in any of the injury
prevention courses

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:**

**Objectives:**

-   Review the latest injury prevention course materials

-   Review the most effective training techniques

**Dates and Location(s):** March 21-26, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### Introduction to Epi Info (13000)

This three-day introductory course is designed for those in
environmental health or related fields that are involved in data
gathering and analysis activities for injury prevention, safety,
disease, or other surveillance programs. The course uses sample data
sets to cover commonly used programs and commands in Epi Info
epidemiological software (2003).

**Who should attend:** Tribal health board members, health directors,
tribal council members, IHS environmental health personnel, and tribal
injury prevention staff

**Course Length:** 3 ½ days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Enter data; create views

-   Construct databases; perform basic analyses

-   Define new variables for use in data analysis; and use Epi Map to
    graphically depict data

**Dates and Location(s):** November 15-17, 2005 Billings, MT

> December 6-8, 2005 Anchorage, AK

### Injury Prevention Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year

#### Issues in Injury Control (60000) 

This is the first of the required core courses of the Injury Prevention
Specialist Epidemiology Fellowship. It provides an introduction to
conducting injury prevention research projects. Special emphasis is
placed on hypothesis formation, choosing the correct study design, data
collection, ethical considerations, and how to conduct literature
reviews.

#### Introduction to Injury Prevention (11500)

This introductory course will discuss the core components of the public
health approach to preventing injuries among American Indians and Alaska
Natives. Participants will work in small teams to address specific
injury issues in fictional communities based on actual Tribal
communities throughout the country. The course will culminate in a mock
Tribal Council activity, during which team members will present
information about their assigned community and their ideas for
addressing the injuries in that community.

#### Intentional Violence Prevention (12900)

This course will focus on practical applications of existing knowledge
to prevent intentional injuries in American Indian/Alaska Native
communities. In addition to an overview of intentional violence, the
primary topics this year (2004) will be intimate partner violence and
suicide. There will be a combination of lectures, class exercises, small
group work, and presentations by tribal and IHS staff who have conducted
prevention projects in their communities.

## INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP

### Injury Prevention Program Planning (60600)

This is the first of the required core courses of the Injury Prevention
Specialist Program Development Fellowship. The focus of this course is
on program design, project objectives and timelines, and on effective
strategies for the prevention of injuries in American Indian and Alaska
Native communities. Fellows will attend case study presentations
describing Injury Prevention Programs in American Indian and Alaska
Native communities.

**Who should attend:** Current members of the Injury Prevention Program
Development Fellowship Class

**Course Length:** 4 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Finalize Fellowship project outline

-   Conduct preliminary literature review

**Dates and Location(s):** May 15-29, 2006 TBD

### Program Development Fellowship: Implementation & Evaluation (60700)

The focus of this course will be on coalition building, action planning
and program management. Fellows will be instructed how to use evaluation
in project development, while participating in course components with
their mentors. Fellows will also attend guest lectures given by injury
prevention experts. On-campus libraries will be available for additional
literature review, and Fellows will have access to local computer labs
as well.

**Who should attend:** current members of the Injury Prevention Program
Development Fellowship Class.

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Pending

**Objectives:**

-   Finalize project proposal

-   Complete a draft outline of program, evaluation or marketing plan

**Dates and Location(s):** August 14-18, 2006 Salt Lake City, UT

### Program Development Fellowship Field Course (60800)

During this course, Fellows will have the opportunity to choose from a
menu of hands-on, field-based learning activities sponsored by local
Tribes and/or Service Units. These sessions will be facilitated by
Tribal Staff or other Fellowship instructors and will build skills
directly applicable to Fellows' projects.

**Who should attend:** current members of the Injury Prevention Program
Development Fellowship Class.

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   The Fellows will have the opportunity to obtain specialized project
    skills

-   Conduct various data collection exercises

-   Develop/design program materials (newsletters, press releases, etc.)

-   Develop coalition meeting materials

-   Develop budget plans and justifications

**Dates and Location(s):** October 16-20, 2005 Phoenix, AZ

### Program Development Fellowship: Marketing and Advocacy (60900)

This course is designed to offer current Fellows an opportunity to
develop their presentation and public speaking skills, as well as their
report writing skills. Fellows will have the opportunity to identify
financial resources and develop program budgets and grant proposals.

**Who should attend:** current members of the Injury Prevention Program
Development Fellowship Class.

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   The Fellows will have the opportunity to develop their presentation
    skills

-   Improve report writing

-   Conduct a grant writing exercise

-   Develop budget plans and justifications

**Dates and Location(s):** February 6-10, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### Injury Prevention Program Development Fellowship Symposium (61000)

Current Injury Prevention Specialist Program Development Fellows present
their special projects before IHS Headquarters, Area Staff and Tribal
leaders.

**Who should attend:** Tribal health board members, health directors,
tribal council members, IHS environmental health personnel, and tribal
injury prevention staff.

**Course Length:** 1 day

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

Objectives:

-   Injury Prevention personnel will have the opportunity to see the
    current Program Development Fellowship class present the findings of
    their yearlong project.

**Date and Location: June 7-8, 2006 Washington, D.C.**

### IP Fellowship Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year

#### 

#### Injury Prevention Epidemiology Fellowship Summer Session (60100)

The summer session focuses on epidemiology of injuries. Fellowship
participants complete three required and up to three optional graduate
level courses in a formal university setting. As part of the required
courses, the participants will complete a literature review or study
design for their respective research projects.

#### Injury Prevention Field Research (60200)

This course is conducted through a series of field trips and workgroup
exercises in different IHS Areas. Based on an identified local injury
problem, student workgroups address different components of the steps
toward a successful injury-prevention action plan. Intervention
strategies are developed based on actual injury case histories.

### 

#### Injury Prevention Presentation Skills (60300)

This is an Injury Prevention Fellowship course providing current fellows
with expert guidance in the analysis and interpretation of research
results. The course addresses the skills necessary to prepare a special
study in a publishable format and present the findings to a professional
audience.

#### Injury Prevention Epidemiology Fellowship Symposium (60400)

Current Injury Prevention Specialist Epidemiology Fellows present their
special projects before IHS Headquarters, Area Staff and Tribal leaders.

#### Injury Prevention Specialist Fellowship Colloquium (60500)

Injury Prevention Specialist Fellowship graduates are invited to attend
a continuing education colloquium that is offered approximately every 18
months. This program is designed to keep injury prevention practitioners
current on practices in injury prevention.

## ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

### ArcView GIS Applications in Public Health (16395)

This 3-day course provides an overview of display, editing, analysis,
and presentation mapping functions of ArcView. ArcView manufacturer
representative will conduct the software technical training while
environmental health professionals will provide actual examples of how
to apply ArcView GIS in a public health setting. Hands-on exercises will
be used to enhance understanding of topics.

**Who should attend:** Individuals that analyze and present geographical
data including injury prevention specialists, emergency response
planners, environmental compliance staff, and community assessment
personnel

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units**: Not available

**Objectives:  **

-   Display tabular and feature data

-   Work with geo-referenced spatial data

-   Associate table data to maps

-   Observe public health applications

**Dates and Location(s):** April 18-20, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### SAFE Playground Assessment Course (25650)

This four day, interactive course is based on a curriculum developed by
the National Program for Playground Safety and provides a blueprint of
action steps to be taken to develop safe playgrounds. A **SAFE**
certification exam is offered to the attendees on the final afternoon of
the course.

**Who should attend:** Individuals responsible for designing or planning
playgrounds, supervisors of playground activities, and
assessor/inspectors of playgrounds or outdoor recreation facilities

**Course Length:** 4 days

**Continuing Education Units:** **SAFE** Playground Assessment
Certification

**Objectives:**

-   Learn the foundation for **SAFE** playgrounds that includes proper
    **S**upervision, **A**ge appropriate playgrounds, proper **F**all
    surfacing, and proper **E**quipment maintenance

-   Receive **SAFE** Playground Certification

**Dates and Location(s):** February 6-9, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### FDA Food Code Hybrid Course (26050)

This four day Food and Drug Administration course focuses on a review of
the Food Code and will be supplemented with sessions covering basic plan
review of food service operations and an introduction into the
investigation of a food-borne disease outbreak.

**Who should attend:** Individuals that review and inspect food service
operations

**Course Length:** 4 days

**Continuing Education Units:** FDA CEUs available

**Objectives:**

-   Review the current edition of the FDA Food Code

-   Renew knowledge and efforts to train food service operators

-   Discuss basic plan review of food service operations

-   Review the steps of food-borne disease outbreak investigation

**Dates and Location(s):** April 3-6, 2006 Oklahoma City, OK

### Certified Swimming Pool/Spa Inspectors and Operators Course (25850)

This three day course is presented by a certified National Swimming Pool
Foundation instructor. The students will be instructed on basic plan
review, inspection, and operation of a spa or swimming pool facility.
The Certified Pool Operator's exam is offered at the conclusion of the
course.

**Who should attend:** Personnel responsible for conducting surveys of
spa or swimming pools facilities

**Course length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Review health impacts associated with swimming pools/spa facilities

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-   Review swimming pool/spa design

-   Review swimming pool/spa operation

-   Review swimming pool/spa maintenance

**Dates and Location(s)** August 8-10, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### Risk Communications Course (16250)

This interactive course provides participants with the knowledge and
tools to communicate health risks to the public, media, partners, and
other stakeholders. The scenarios associated with the course include
routine risk communication strategies and those associated with acute
emergency situations.

**Who should attend:** Individuals that communicate scientific data or
findings to an audience in an attempt to inform and/or modify a behavior
or situation

**Course length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Understand barriers to effective health risk communications

-   Learn health risk communication strategies

-   Review risk communication strategies for difficult and crisis
    situations

**Dates and Location(s):** September 26-28, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

### Essential Public Health Services and PACE-EH (23700)

This three day course provides students with an overview of an
assessment tool, Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in
Environmental Health (PACE EH), and familiarize students with the
concept of incorporating the ten Essential Public Health Services into
the operation of an environmental health program.

**Who should attend:** All environmental health staff seeking to promote
community involvement in the environmental health program with the
implementation of the ten Essential Public Health Services

**Course length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Review strategies to establish effective environmental health
    programs within the public health system

-   Understand the role of community involvement in program development

-   Align environmental health program activities with national
    priorities and strategic initiatives

**Dates and Location(s):** March 21-23, 2006 Rapid City, SD

May 16-18, 2006 San Diego, CA

### Mid-Level Environmental Health Technical Course (20550)

This three day course is designed to examine current technical
challenges for mid-level environmental health officers. Topics include
in the areas of program development, program evaluation, and emerging
issues.

**Who should attend:** IHS district and area staff environmental health
officers

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Provide overview of program evaluation

-   Design a general environmental health course

-   Receive presentations associated with emerging issues

**Dates and Location(s):** March 7-9, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

### **EHS Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year**

#### Basic Environmental Health Practices (23500**)**

This entry-level course develops and enhances practical environmental
health program skills to tribal and IHS environmental health specialists
and technicians. The focus of this course is to present skills and best
practices in the basic components of a comprehensive environmental
health program. Course topics include: surveillance, investigation,
interpretation and control procedures for a variety of environmental
concerns including water, solid waste, sewage, food service, vectors,
institutional health, injuries, and hazardous materials.

#### Playground Safety Inspection Certification (25600)

This two-day course provides in-depth instruction on playground hazard
identification and risk management. Advanced reading and ten hours of
training from nationally known playground safety experts will prepare
the students to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector
examination offered at the end of the certification course.

#### FDA Food Code Train the Trainer (26000)

This 4-day course allows the students to become familiar with the most
current edition of the Food and Drug Administration Food Code. It is
also, expected that students completing the course will return to their
Areas and train local/tribal sanitarians and inspectors, and retail
establishments as appropriate, in the requirements of the Food Code.
Trainers will receive a CD-ROM containing Food Code training materials
and PowerPoint slides.

#### Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (14100)

This 40-hour HAZWOPER course is designed to discuss OSHA\'s 29 CFR
1910.120 standard. Workers exposed to hazardous substances are required
to attend 40 hours of safety training. This course examines the proper
health and safety procedures and personnel protection during work
operations at hazardous waste sites.

#### Introduction to Epidemiology (23100)

This introductory course will highlight the practical applications of
the principles of epidemiology and how they relate to the investigation
of public health problems. It will be focused on the environmental
health specialist, safety officer or infection control officer whose
responsibilities include epidemiological investigations in either the
community or healthcare setting. Topics include: field investigations,
public health surveillance, methods of control and prevention, and
evaluation. Selected diseases will be discussed to emphasize the
application of epidemiological principles to infectious and
non-infectious diseases.

###  

#### Certified Pool/Spa Operators Course (25800)

In this two-day course, the students will receive instruction by a
Certified Instructor specifically trained to communicate the basic
skills necessary to operate a pool or spa facility. The course covers
pool and spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance,
automatic feeding equipment and government requirements. The CPO
examination is offered at the conclusion of the course. This
certification is for a minimum of 5 years at which time a refresher
course and/or an examination must be passed.

#### Basic Plan Review (25700)

This three-day course will provide practical information and strategies
to those tasked with reviewing construction plans. Topics covered
include: drawing conventions, sections, details, construction, fire
rated assemblies, exit enclosures, fire rated doors, occupant loads and
egress capacity. Also, travel distance, dead ends, common paths of
travel, vertical openings hazardous areas, interior finishes, draperies
and curtains, and fire alarm and detection. As well as sprinklers, fire
extinguishers & other fire protection systems. Each student will receive
a copy of the most recent version of the *NFPA Life Safety Code.*

### 

#### Introduction to WEBEHRS: (28100)

This course is designed to provide training on how to effectively use
the Web based Environmental Health Reporting System (WebEHRS) for
documenting activities as well as planning and prioritizing work. In the
course, students will learn how to add and edit facility information,
add survey information, upload documents into the system for reference,
add e-survey data into the system and perform basic Geographic
Information System (GIS) functions. This will be a hands-on course and
each student should at least have basic computer skills.

#### Sanitary Survey Course (29000)

This course is designed to develop the capabilities of individuals to
conduct an effective and comprehensive review of public water systems.
The training teaches inspectors to apply basic scientific information
and a working knowledge of the operation, maintenance, management, and
technology of a water system to identify sanitary risks that may
interrupt the multiple barriers of protection at a water system.

### 

#### Basic Water Skills Course (29500)

This course is designed to expose environmental health staff to a wide
range of concepts and technical information related to drinking water.
Course topics will include discussions of drinking water contaminants,
the Safe Drinking Water Act, water disinfection and fluoridation, water
sampling and testing, cross contamination issues, and water related
emergencies.

#### Managing Retail Food Safety FD201 (26500)

#### Applying HACCP Principles to the Inspection of Retail and Food Service Establishments 

This course is designed to allow participants an opportunity to explore
the various ways that risk-based inspections can be applied in retail
and food service establishments. Topics will include the \"process
approach\" to HACCP, applications of HACCP principles in routine
inspection work, and assessing active managerial control of risk factors
by operators through a HACCP system or other established food safety
systems. While the process approach is new to many regulators, it is
better designed for use in retail and food service settings than
traditional HACCP approaches because it eliminates lengthy flow charting
and hazard analysis for every type of food product.

#### Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Course (16200)

This is a fast-paced, interactive course that gives participants
essential knowledge and tools to navigate the harsh realities of
communicating to the public, media, partners and stakeholders during an
intense public health emergency, including terrorism.

#### Diagnosing Indoor Air Quality (19000)

This course is an introduction to air quality concepts. It includes the
identification of hazards, evaluation techniques and sampling methods.
Students will learn what impact building dynamics plays on the indoor
air quality. They will also have the opportunity for "hands-on"
exercises to measure and assess volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
bio-aerosols, and other hazardous indoor air contaminants, including
carbon monoxide and radon. Topics will be discussed from a routine
institutional standpoint, as well as in emergency settings.

#### Advanced Epidemiology (23200)

This course will build on the skills learned in the Introduction to
Epidemiology course and provide a more in-depth discussion on the
practical applications and of the principles of epidemiology and how
they relate to the investigation of public health problems. It will be
focused on the environmental health specialist, safety officer or
infection control officer whose responsibilities include epidemiological
investigations in either the community or healthcare setting.

#### Environmental Health Technical Training (20500)

A course designed to examine current technical challenges for mid-level
environmental health personnel. Topics will include the areas of program
management, 10 Essential Services of Public Health, and career
development.

## INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

### Basic Course for Safety Officers (26100)

This four and one-half day introductory course is designed for new
safety officers primarily in healthcare facilities.  Through a series of
lectures and hands-on exercises, students will learn the required
components of a comprehensive healthcare Occupational Safety and Health
program described in Chapter 9 of the Indian Health Manual. 

**Who should attend:** Full time or collateral duty Safety Officers in
the ambulatory care or hospital setting. Quality Mangers may also
benefit from this course.

**Course Length:** 4½ days

**Continuing Education Units:** 3.0

**Objectives:**

-   Obtain 10-Hour OSHA Certification

-   Learn all basic aspects of a comprehensive healthcare occupational
    safety and health program

-   Become familiar with the requirements of regulatory and
    accreditation bodies such as OSHA, JCAHO, and the National Fire
    Protection Association (NFPA)

-   Become familiar with Chapter 9, *Managing Occupational Safety and
    Health Programs*, of the Indian Health Manual

**Dates and Location(s):** November 14-18, 2005 Minneapolis, MN

### 

### 

### Intermediate Course for Safety Officers (26150)

This four and one-half day course is designed as a bridge between the
Basic and Advanced Courses for Safety Officers. The course will focus on
the management, regulatory, and accreditation aspects of occupational
safety and health programs. Topics will include, but not necessarily be
limited to, Building a Culture of Safety, JCAHO Management Plans,
Emergency Management and Preparedness in Healthcare, Outcome Assessment
and Measurements of Safety Programs, and Workplace Violence Prevention.

### 

**Who should attend:** Full time or collateral duty Safety Officers in
the ambulatory care or hospital setting. Quality Managers may also
benefit from this course.

### 

**Course Length:** 4½ days

**Continuing Education Units:** 3.0

**Objectives:**

-   Prepare attendees for the hands-on Advanced Course for Safety
    Officers.

-   Provide a complete overview of all aspects of managing an
    occupational safety and health program.

-   Assist in the standardization of occupational safety and health
    programs across the agency.

**Dates and Location(s):** February 20-24, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### 

### Advanced Course for Safety Officers (26200)

This 4½-day course is designed to build on and enhance the knowledge
base from the Basic Course for Safety Officers. The course is held at a
location that allows extensive "in facility" experience in applying the
concepts and techniques learned during the course. Morning sessions are
held in the classroom setting with afternoon sessions spent in the
hospital applying knowledge gained from lectures.

**Prerequisite:** Basic Course for Safety Officers or extensive training
and experience in managing an occupational safety and health program in
the healthcare setting.

**Who should attend:** Full time or collateral duty Safety Officers in
the ambulatory care or hospital setting.

**Course Length:** 4½ days

**Continuing Education Units:** 3.0

**Objectives:**

-   Learn all aspects of a comprehensive occupational safety and health
    program

-   Become familiar with OSHA requirements specific to the healthcare
    industry including the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the
    Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act

-   Apply skills and knowledge gained from classroom lectures

**Dates and Location(s):** June 19-23, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

### 

### 

### Basic Course for Infection Control Practitioners (23600)

This 3-day introductory course is designed for new infection control
practitioners in small hospitals and ambulatory care settings. Students
will obtain an overview of basic infection control measures,
epidemiology principles, concepts, and procedures generally used in the
surveillance and investigation of nosocomial infections and employee
health issues. 

**Who should attend:** Full time or collateral duty Infection Control
Officers in the ambulatory care or small hospital setting.

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 2.5

**Objectives:**

-   Learn all basic aspects of a comprehensive healthcare infection
    control program.

-   Become familiar with isolation techniques.

-   Become familiar with the collection, aggregation, and analysis of
    data including rate calculations.

**Dates and Location(s):** September 26-28, 2006 Gallup, NM

### 10 Hour OSHA Course for the Construction Industry (38500) 

This course is for engineering, inspection and construction personnel
working under the OSHA construction standards. Topics include an
introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the "General
Duty Clause", OSHA recordkeeping requirements, electrical safety, fall
protection, personal protective equipment, hand and power tools,
excavation, walking and working surfaces, stairways and ladders.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers, technicians, inspectors,
and project managers.

**Course Length:** 1.5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.0

**Objectives:**

-   Obtain the 10 Hour OSHA Card for the Construction Industry.

-   Understand the need for construction safety.

-   Review OSHA construction safety standards.

-   Understand the elements of a confined space entry permit program.

-   Understand the OSHA trenching and shoring requirements

**Dates and Location(s):** October 27-28, 2005 Oklahoma City, OK

March 8-9, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

### 

### Comprehensive Housekeeping Course (49400)

This five-day course divides students into two tracks. Students in Track
1 will have hands-on training using the procedures for cleaning patient
rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, and labor and delivery rooms.
Additional training will be provided in proper floor care. Students in
Track II will receive training on staffing, cleaning schedules and
frequencies, budgets, and hands-on management training for floor care.
In addition, hands-on training on the use of the quality improvement
audit tools (provided with the Procedure and Training Manual) will be
presented in order that participants will be able to return to their
facilities and immediately start to use them.

**Who should attend:** This course is designed for housekeepers, work
leaders and supervisors of all levels of training and experience.

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 4.0

**Objectives:**

-   Gain a thorough knowledge of all basic housekeeping procedures

-   Learn how to read and understand a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

-   Learn housekeeping management practices to best utilize staff and
    equipment available

-   Become familiar with the IHS Housekeeping Procedure and Training
    Manual

-   Review infection control material pertinent to the Housekeeping
    department

**Dates and Location(s):** October 24-28, 2005 Tahlequah, OK

February 20-24, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

May 22-26, 2006 Santa Fe, NM

September 11-15, 2006 Gallup, NM

### Professional Training Techniques (10800)

This course teaches the skills necessary for developing and presenting
effective, motivating, and enjoyable professional training sessions.
Students will learn how to manage learning in the classroom, stimulate
participation of attendees, energize their training styles, understand
the adult learning process, and become more flexible in their
information delivery.

**Who should attend:** This course is open to anyone who is charged with
developing and presenting professional training sessions. Environmental
Health Officers, Environmental Health Technicians, Engineers, and all
other disciplines that are required to teach, train, or give public
presentations are encouraged to attend.

**Course length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Learn to develop and present more effective professional training
    sessions.

-   Gain an understanding of the needs of the adult learner.

-   Learn to motivate and manage learning in the classroom.

-   Learn to prepare more effective visual aids.

-   Gain experience in the public speaking field.

**Dates and Location(s):** June 13-15, 2006 Billings, MT

July 25-27, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### 

### Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) (41500)

This three-day course covers the fundamental chapters (Chapters 1-11) of
the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101,
2003 Edition), plus the chapters for new and existing Healthcare
Occupancies (Chapters 18 & 19) and existing Business occupancies
(Chapters 38 & 39). Students will gain a working knowledge of the code
organization and the philosophy behind the code provisions. The course
includes instructor-led presentations and student exercises where groups
will use the code to find answers to life safety problems.

**Who should attend:** Safety Officers, Facilities Managers, Facilities
Engineers in the ambulatory care or hospital setting, as well as
Environmental Health Officers and Environmental Health Technicians
responsible for surveying facilities such as schools and Head Start
buildings.

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 2.4

**Objectives:**

-   Gain a thorough understanding of the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
    with particular emphasis on the core chapters (1-11), the Healthcare
    Occupancy chapters (18 and 19), and the Business Occupancy chapters
    (38 and 39)

-   Acquire the ability to apply the knowledge gained at the student's
    facility in order to insure compliance with the Life Safety Code
    requirements

-   Gain the knowledge required to insure a fire-safe environment at the
    student's facility

**Dates and Location(s):** July 17-19, 2006 Las Vegas, NV

### 

### Healthcare Facilities NFPA 99 (42600)

This two-day program is for building inspectors, facilities managers,
facility engineers, safety inspectors, code enforcers, engineers,
architects, building owners, and biomedical technicians. The course
addresses specific technical requirements of medical gas and vacuum
systems, essential electrical systems, and emergency preparedness within
healthcare facilities. Also covered are laboratory requirements in
healthcare occupancies. The course addresses requirements for new
construction as well as upgrade and modernization of existing healthcare
facility systems.

**Who should attend:** Building inspectors, facilities managers,
facility engineers, safety inspectors, code enforcers, engineers,
architects, building owners, and biomedical technicians.

**Course Length:** 2 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.5

**Objectives:**

-   Gain a thorough understanding of the NFPA 99 Manual

-   Acquire the ability to apply the knowledge gained at the student's
    facility in order to insure compliance with NFPA requirements.

**Dates and Location(s):** July 20-21, 2006 Las Vegas, NV

### JCAHO/NFPA 99: (42500)

This course covers the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO) Environment of Care Standards and reviews National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99, Standards for Health Care
Facilities. The requirements for compliance with the design,
installation and maintenance of electrical emergency power and medical
gas systems are provided. The student will gain a working knowledge of
the standard organization and the philosophy behind the code provisions.
This course will "walk" through the standard using examples where
appropriate to illustrate the provisions. The students will be taught
how to find provisions in the standard and have an understanding to
apply those requirements.

**Who should attend:** Full time or collateral duty Safety Officers or
Facilities Managers in the ambulatory care or hospital setting. Risk
Managers and Quality Assurance Managers and others responsible for JCAHO
accreditation activities may also benefit from this training.

**Course Length:** 3 days.

**Continuing Education Units:** 2.0

**Objectives:**

-   Gain a thorough understanding of the JCAHO Environment of Care
    Standards

-   Learn to develop Environment of Care Management Plans

-   Learn to aggregate and evaluate data for Environment of Care
    Performance Standards

-   Gain a thorough understanding of NFPA 99, Standards for Health Care
    Facilities

-   Acquire the ability to apply the knowledge gained at the student's
    facility in order to ensure compliance with the NFPA 99 requirements

**Dates and Location(s):** February 14-16, 2006 Tucson, AZ

### NFPA/JCAHO/OSHA for Healthcare Facilities (43100)

This course combines condensed versions of the National Fire Protection
Association Life Safety Code (2003 edition), the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Environment of Care
standards, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
standards applicable to healthcare facilities. Nationally recognized
experts teach the NFPA and JCAHO sections of this course, while
Institutional Environmental Health Officers from the Indian Health
Service (IHS) teach the OSHA portion.

**Who should attend:** Facilities Managers and Safety Officers with all
levels of experience and training. Risk Managers, Quality Assurance
Managers, and those responsible for healthcare accreditation will also
benefit from this training.

**Course Length:** 4.5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 4

**Objectives:**

-   Gain a thorough understanding of the JCAHO Environment of Care
    Standards including the latest changes and requirements

-   Gain a working knowledge and understanding of the Life Safety Code
    with particular emphasis placed upon healthcare and business
    occupancies

-   Become familiar with OSHA Standards applicable to the healthcare
    setting

**Dates and Location(s):** December 5-9, 2005 Anchorage, AK

### Implementing Environmental Management Systems (23700)

This is a course designed specifically for Environmental Management
System (EMS) teams at IHS pilot project sites.  The course will be a
mixture of didactic presentations and interactive group sessions
for policy development and implementation planning.  The course will
focus on learning the details for developing and implementing an
EMS.  EMS reference materials will be reviewed in detail and
recommendations made on the best use of these materials.  Results from
an EMS gap analysis will be used to identify and prioritize
environmental aspects and environmental impacts and the training
facility.  Site specific EMS implementation plans will be drafted using
workgroups and discussion sessions.

**Who should attend:**  Service Unit Directors, Administrative officers,
Facility managers, Safety Officers, Compliance Officers, Procurement
staff, Facilities Maintenance staff, House keepers, Healthcare Providers

 

**Course Length:**   3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 2.4  

 

**Objectives:**

-   Provide in-depth orientation to EMS and their implementation

-   Review EMS reference materials and discuss their best use

-   Review and discuss the results of a gap analysis conducted at the
    training facility

-   Define and identify environmental aspects and environmental impacts
    at the training facility

-   Develop implementation plans for a site specific EMS

**Dates and Location(s):** October 4-6, 2005 Tucson, AZ

October 24-27, 2005 Tahlequah, OK

### IEH Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year

#### Introduction to Institutional Environmental Health (20010)

Introduction designed to enhance skills and increase knowledge for
addressing institutional environmental health concerns is provided in
this course. Topical lessons include the institutional environment
(medical, childcare and correctional facilities), infection control,
safety management, industrial hygiene, medical waste management, and
survey concerns.

#### OSHA 10-Hour Course for General Industry (27000)

The purpose of this OSHA 10-Hour Course is to provide an in-depth
discussion on the issues that OSHA feels are important to providing a
safe environment and the tools required to complete a Safety and Health
Program. This course is geared to healthcare and will focus on areas
that are unique to that setting. Course participants will complete the
OSHA 10-Hour Course for General Industry with a heavy emphasis being
devoted to areas that directly affect healthcare workers. In addition,
they will learn how to design and implement a comprehensive healthcare
safety and health program. Each participant will receive a current
edition of the [Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General
Industry]{.underline}, an OSHA course completion card and a certificate
of completion suitable for framing.

### 

#### OSHA Construction Safety & Competent Trench (38700)

This course is targeted for engineering, inspection and construction
personnel providing the OSHA 10-hour training course on construction
standards. A required OSHA course for individuals designated as the
"competent person" who oversees trenching or excavations. The course
centers on the OSHA statue for trench and excavation safety.

### 

#### IHS Ergonomics: Optimizing Employees' Workstations (27100)

This course provides a practical approach to Ergonomics: "Fitting the
Task to the Worker" in the IHS setting. The students will explore
successful interventions; learn to employ tools that will enable them to
implement relatively simple and inexpensive interventions to prevent the
occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders caused by poor ergonomic
practices.

#### Emergency Management Planning and Preparedness: (14900)

This course will provide an overview of emergency management activities
at all levels of the Indian Health Service. Students will gain knowledge
of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), the Incident Command
System (ICS), and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). At the
heart of this course is the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System
(HEICS). HEICS is a command and control system for managing disasters
that is based on the Incident Command System used in fire, police, and
emergency medical service departments, but adapted for use in a
healthcare setting. The course will include an orientation, exercises,
and suggestions on an implementation plan. The Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) now requires a "common
command structure within the organization for responding to and recovery
from emergencies, which links with the command structure in the
community" (Environment of Care Standard EC.1.4).

#### Industrial Hygiene Equipment and Survey Techniques (23050)

This two-day course is designed as an introduction to industrial hygiene
instrumentation and survey methodologies. It will also serve as a
refresher for employees who have experience in the industrial hygiene
field, but have not practiced in some time.

#### Advanced Radiation Protection Surveyor Course (19600)

This three-day course is designed to teach survey methodologies for
computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and
panographic dental x-ray units. Additional subjects include acceptance
testing and annual compliance testing of computed radiography readers,
as well as shielding calculations and plan review training for
diagnostic imaging installations.

#### Healthcare Safety Accreditation (43000)

This three-day course is an overview of what Facilities Managers and
Safety Officers need to know to fully comply with the Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Environment of Care
standards, Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) Physical
Environment standards, and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory
Health Care (AAAHC) Facilities and Environment standards. Students will
receive information on survey types and methodologies for each of the
accrediting bodies. A representative from CMS teaches the CMS portion of
the course. Participants will receive the latest version of the JCAHO
*Environment of Care Essentials Manual* in addition to a student
handbook filled with lecture notes and valuable reference materials.
Hands-on activities in developing a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis and in
Establishing/Measuring Performance Standards augment the classroom
sessions.

#### Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Patient Decontamination (16700)

This three-day course is designed to teach healthcare providers, safety
officers, security officers, environmental health officers, and
facilities managers the essentials of decontaminating patients,
visitors, and staff who have been exposed to nuclear, chemical, or
biological agents. Emphasis will be placed on decontamination
procedures; personal protective equipment (PPE); the establishment of
hot, warm, and cold zones; and environmental protection.

This is a hands-on course where students will be required to wear
personal protective equipment and participate in the simulated
decontamination of contaminated patients.

The first day of the course is an overview of the healthcare aspects of
exposure to weapons of mass destruction, while days two and three
comprise the decontamination training. Class size is limited to 25
students.

#### Healthcare Security Management (19100)

This five-day course is designed for security officers working at IHS or
tribal healthcare facilities. A series of modules including an
introduction to healthcare security, crisis intervention, professional
conduct and self-development, report preparation and writing, and many
others will be covered. Students who successfully complete this course
will be eligible to sit for the Basic Healthcare Security Officer
Certification examination.

##  

## ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION

### 

### Basic Surveying Course (31500)

This course is designed to teach basic surveying principles and skills
needed by IHS engineers and construction personnel. The course includes
classroom instruction combined with field application of land surveying
techniques. Lessons include leveling, traversing, topographic surveying
and grade staking.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal technicians, inspectors, and
project managers.

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 4.0

**Objectives:**

-   Learn the basics of land descriptions

-   Perform level loops, topographic surveys, and traverses

-   Perform construction staking for utility lines and earthwork
    construction

**Dates and Location(s):** September 18-22, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### Electronic Surveying/Computer Design (32001)

A hands-on course designed to teach the use of electronic survey
instruments and data collectors, and the interfacing of survey data with
computer aided design and drafting. Participants will generate survey
data from field exercises and use this to create a project.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal technicians, inspectors, and
project managers

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 4.0

**Objectives:**

-   Learn to use electronic surveying equipment and data collectors

-   Perform field surveys for topography and design

-   Perform stake out surveys from an existing CAD design

**Dates and Location(s):** September 25-29, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### Introduction to GPS Surveying (36000)

This is an introductory course into various field-surveying techniques
that utilize survey grade Global Positioning System technology. Students
learn \"fast static\" and \"real time kinematics (RTK)\" surveying
techniques to collect field data for use in design of water and
wastewater systems. Sessions also include post processing of data,
transformation of coordinate data to preferred reference systems, and
stakeout routines for construction staking.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal technicians, inspectors, and
project managers

**Course Length:** 2.5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.5

**Objectives:**

-   Provide basic instruction on geodetic surveying

-   Perform basic surveys using multiple receivers and data collectors

-   Perform kinematic surveys for data collection and stake-outs

**Dates and Location(s):** October 24-26, 2005 Gallup, NM

> October 26-28, 2005 Gallup, NM

### 

### Advanced AutoCAD Land Development (37500)

This course is intended for experienced users of the Land Development
application. This course provides an in-depth look at the 3-D functions
of the design package and covers advanced terrain modeling and
calculations.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers and project managers

**Course Length:** 4 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 3.2

**Objectives:**

-   Prepare designs of 3D earthen structures using 3D polylines

-   Learn to use advanced drawing techniques

-   Incorporate AutoCAD Map into Land Development projects

**Dates and Location(s):** April 4-7, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

April 18-21, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

###  

### AutoCAD Map (35000)

This 3-day, instructor-led course is based on Autodesk Map 3D and is
intended for new users or experienced users needing more in-depth
training on Autodesk Map. On days 1 & 2, students will learn the value
of 3D capabilities. Day 3 focuses on points and surfaces, surface
analysis, plotting & topology enhancements.

**Who should attend:** IHS and Tribal engineers and project managers

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 3

**Objectives:**

-   Display tabular and feature data

-   Work with georeferenced spatial data

-   Query features using logical expressions

-   Associate table data to maps

**Dates and Location(s):** April 11-13, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### 

### 

### Onsite Wastewater Treatment (30500)

Staff involved with the evaluation of soil and site conditions for
wastewater, designing, or managing systems benefit greatly from this
four-day course. Students learn to conduct site evaluations by working
with actual soil samples, watch soil move through plastic models, and
design multiples types of systems.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers, technicians, inspectors,
project managers, EH personnel

**Course Length:** 4 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 2.4

**Objectives:**

-   Identify soil types, structure, texture, and color

-   Learn the elements of a site survey for on-site waste disposal

-   Design on-site wastewater treatment based on soil site survey

**Dates and Location(s):** March 13-16, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc106613943 .anchor}**10 Hour OSHA Course for the
Construction Industry (38500)**

This course is designed for engineering, inspection and construction
personnel working under the OSHA construction standards. Topics include
an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the "General
Duty Clause", OSHA recordkeeping requirements, electrical safety, fall
protection, personal protective equipment, hand and power tools,
excavation, walking and working surfaces, stairways and ladders.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers, technicians, inspectors,
and project managers.

**Course Length:** 1.5 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.0

**Objectives:**

-   Obtain the 10 Hour OSHA Card for the Construction Industry.

-   Understand the need for construction safety.

-   Review OSHA construction safety standards.

-   Understand the elements of a confined space entry permit program.

-   Understand the OSHA trenching and shoring requirements

**Dates and Location(s):** October 27-28, 2005 Oklahoma City, OK

March 8-9, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

### NEPA (16000)

A workshop to bring NEPA coordinators and project managers up to date on
the latest NEPA rules and regulations. We will discuss the Agency's
methods for NEPA review and any exclusions that apply. A discussion is
planned on NEPA coordination with other Agencies (EPA, USDA, HUD).

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers and project managers

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units**: Not available

**Objectives:**  

-   Manage the NEPA process to comply with the intent of the law

-   Implement CEQ regulations and agency requirements

-   Review and write EAs, FONSI, EISs, RODs, that comply with NEPA and
    agency guidelines

**Dates and Location(s):** May 2-4, 2006 Denver, CO

### Engineering & Construction Courses Not Offered This Fiscal Year

### 

#### 

#### Construction Inspection (34100)

This course examines the appropriate role of the inspector in utility
construction activities typical to IHS and tribal sanitation programs.
Technical and administrative aspects of construction inspection will be
covered such as record keeping, quality assurance, timeliness, and OSHA
safety and liability.

### 

#### 

#### Landfill Closure Transfer Station Design (13600) 

This course will provide tribal and IHS personnel with the knowledge and
skills to prepare a closure plan for small landfills that will meet the
requirements of current federal regulations. In addition, students will
examine various design options and requirements for transfer stations
and remote collection sites typically constructed as part of a rural
solid waste collection system.

#### 

#### Microsoft Project (36500)

This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Project, a computer
based project management system. Topics covered will include time
management, customization of GANTT and PERT charts, tracking and
reports. Students will also learn how to make and utilize macros,
combine and consolidate projects and to create custom forms and reports.
Examples from IHS construction activities will be utilized.

#### 

#### Pumps and Controls for Engineers (30000)

This 1-week course is divided into two separate topics: pumps and
electrical controls. The pump portion covers hydraulics of pumped
systems, pump drives, pump types, pump selection and specifications, and
pump performance data. The electrical controls portion covers basics of
motor controls, electrical safety, electric motors, troubleshooting, and
designing motor controls.

#### 

#### Advanced GPS Surveying (38200)

A course that examines advanced GPS surveying techniques. The course
centers on the use of Trimble's Geometrics Office software and post
processing data. The course examines the use of CORS stations,
coordinate systems, and other data sources.

#### 

#### AutoCAD Land Development (34500)

This course was formally known as Basic SoftDesk**.** An introduction to
the surveying data reduction and design software developed by SoftDesk
utilizing the AutoCAD computer aided drafting package. The training
includes examples applications in surveying, easement preparation, and
earthen design typical of Indian Health Service construction activities.

#### Advanced AutoCAD (32500)

This is an advanced course for engineers and technicians with a working
knowledge of AutoCAD. The AutoCAD elements of the course include drawing
and file management, paper space, LISP routines, and advanced drawing
techniques. A working knowledge of basic AutoCAD is needed for this
course.

### 

#### Ground Water and Well Drilling (33500)

This course introduces students to ground water hydrology and the
methods of constructing domestic water wells. The course combines
extensive classroom lecture with field demonstrations. Field
demonstrations include well drilling by air and mud techniques, casing
and screen setting, well development, test pumping, and geophysical well
logging.

### 

#### Construction Safety Program Development (38400)

A course designed to aid in the development of a construction safety
program specific to each Area. The course centers on compliance with
existing OSHA requirements, but also looks at program implementation.

### 

#### Wastewater Pumping (30510)

This course provides sound design techniques for better operation and
maintenance of lift stations, force mains, and pressure sewers. The
University of Wisconsin teaches this course.

### 

#### Leadership Development for the Engineer (35400) 

This course develops leadership skills, teaches you how to lead an
organization or department, and apply a leadership style appropriate for
the situation.

### 

#### Programmable Logic Controllers (30100)

An introductory course to programmable logic controllers (PLC) that
looks at the advantages of PLC controls over relay based. The course
covers PLC programming, ladder logic, and troubleshooting. The course is
intended for engineers considering PLC controls and operators with PLC
systems.

### 

#### Community, Land Use and Infrastructure Planning (39100)

A course designed to aid project managers, engineers and planners with
the problems associated with land use planning and incorporating water,
sewer, and other utilities. The course looks at the special problems
faced with planning on Indian lands.

#### Mid-Level Technical Training (Engineers) (30100)

A course designed to examine current technical challenges for midlevel
engineers. Topics included in the areas of project management, water
quality design, and construction.

### 

#### Water Quality and Arsenic (30200)

This is a design course for engineers that centers on the removal of
arsenic from drinking water. Current treatment technologies will be
reviewed in this course. The quality of existing sources and their
effect on treatment will be discussed.

### 

#### Project Management (PMI) (36600)

A course for engineers that introduces the basic ideas and concepts of
project management and provides a road map for PMI certification.

## UTILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

### Electrical Controls for Utility Operators (50500)

This course provides operational knowledge of basic electrical concepts
and exposure to common electrical components used in water and sewer
utility control systems. In this popular course, operators learn to use
electrical meters and apply elementary trouble shooting techniques while
constructing and testing actual pump control panels. This course relies
heavily on hands-on activities and classroom participation.

**Who should attend:** Tribal Utility managers and operators

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Learn the basics of electricity and electrical control components

-   Learn to use a multi meter

-   Build working electrical panels

-   Learn basic troubleshooting

**Date and Location:** April 4-6, 2006 Spokane, WA

### Cross Connection Control (55000)

The public health significance of cross connections in water utility
systems will be covered. Fundamentals covered in this course; types and
causes of backflow, types of backflow prevention assemblies, and their
applications. Students will learn the requirements of backflow
prevention associated with varying degrees of hazard. Standards and
administrative requirements for a utility cross connection control
program will be discussed in detail.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers and project managers, and
EH staff

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Review the elements of a cross connection control program

-   Learn to identify backflow prevention devices

-   Learn backflow device testing

**Date and Location:** April 4-5, 2006 Ft. Defiance, AZ

### Pumps and Pumping System, Operation & Repair (56000)

Designed as the follow-up course to \"Electrical Controls for Utility
Operators\", this three-day course provides hands-on training in pumps
and pumping system operation and repair. Student exercises reinforce and
build skills in pump components and trouble-shooting techniques using
actual pumping equipment for disassembly and demonstration purposes.
Inclusion of electrical control panels builds on elements of previous
courses to allow troubleshooting exercises using complete, operational
water pumping systems.

**Who should attend:** Tribal Utility managers and operators

**Course Length**: 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Learn the basics of pumps

-   Review water system hydraulics

-   Learn basic water system troubleshooting

**Date and Location:** April 4-6, 2006 King Salmon, AK

May 16-18, 2006 Durango, CO

May 23-25, 2006 Bethel, AK

### Water Distribution System Field Operations I (54000)

This hands-on course teaches operators repair techniques and operating
characteristics of common water and sewer equipment including valves,
hydrants, piping, and pressure regulators. By working on actual utility
equipment, operators are provided the skills to perform maintenance and
repairs in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

**Who should attend:** Tribal Utility managers and operators

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Learn to identify the basic components of a water distribution
    system

-   Apply classroom lectures to hands-on exercises

-   Perform water system taps, valve assembly & repair

**Dates and Location(s):** October 18-20, 2005 Barrow, AK

November 1-3, 2005 Port Angeles, WA

### Lift Station Operations (56100)

This interactive and hands-on training course is for operators,
wastewater managers, and engineering staff interested in an overview of
lift station operations and troubleshooting. Course will review pumps,
piping, mechanical equipment, and electrical components commonly used in
lift stations and provide an opportunity for attendees to work with this
equipment during classroom exercises. Common hydraulic problems are
discussed and demonstrated including the effects of velocity, water
hammer, and entrapped air. Operating problems related to debris, grease,
and odor control are examined. Other topics include safety, emergency
response, and code compliance. Record keeping is discussed as an aid to
maintaining system reliability and reducing operational cost. Student
involvement will be maximized using demonstrations and exercises.

**Who should attend:** Wastewater system operators, utility managers,
and engineers looking for operational background and troubleshooting
information on lift stations

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 2.4

**Objectives:**

-   Provide an overview of the lift station types and equipment

-   Examine basic hydraulic considerations in lift station operation

-   Review control systems and types

-   Examine pump troubleshooting techniques

-   Provide an overview of piping and valve considerations

-   Discuss common operational problems and troubleshooting

-   Provide an overview of applicable codes and safety compliance

-   Discuss record keeping as an aid to system maintenance and
    reliability

-   Review emergency procedures

-   Discuss operational cost control

**Dates and Location(s):** November 15-17, 2005 Billings, MT

May 9-11, 2006 Sitka, AK

June 6-8, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

July 11-13, 2006 Eureka, CA

### Water Disinfection and Fluoridation for Small Water Systems (51000) 

This training course provides maintenance personnel with the necessary
skills and knowledge to effectively disinfect and fluoridate small
community water supplies. Lessons include an overview of EPA
regulations, chemical safety, and introduction to treatment processes,
field analysis, and dosage calculations. Hands-on exercises will
emphasize maintenance and troubleshooting of chemical feed pumps.

**Who should attend:** Tribal Utility managers and operators

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Understand the basics of Fluoridation and Disinfection

-   Learn to identify chemical feed pump components

-   Perform chemical dosage calculations

-   Perform field tests for Fluoride and Chlorine

-   Learn basic troubleshooting of chemical feed pumps

**Dates and Location(s):** November 1-3, 2005 Anchorage, AK

December 13-15, 2005 Fairbanks, AK

February 7-9, 2006 Sioux Falls, SD

April 25-27, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

### 

###  

### O & M Courses Not Offered this Fiscal Year

#### Gas Chlorination Systems (51100)

The special safety and operating techniques used in handling and
injecting chlorine gas are examined in this new course. The requirements
of OSHA, EPA, and DOT are covered to provide operators an insight to the
regulations of using chlorine gas.

#### 

#### Operation & Maintenance for Decision-Makers (57000)

This course provides an overview of the reasons for establishing a
well-defined water, sewer and solid waste operational framework. This
course explores the possible structural options and components of an
effectively operating tribal utility maintenance organization. This
course is designed for tribal council members, administrators, and other
tribal management personnel.

#### Tribal Utility Management (51500)

A course intended for first line supervisors of utility system workers
and personnel. Elements of supervision, motivation, and conflict
management are provided from a cultural and realistic viewpoint. Goals
include developing management skills for supervisors of tribal utility
laborers subject to frequent job turnover rates as well as developing
understanding of labor laws and requirements. Problem solving techniques
and student interactions are emphasized.

#### Solid Waste Landfill Operations (13500)

This course is the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) seminar. Recent laws and
regulatory changes are used as the basis for explaining the solid waste
compliance activities faced by tribes and tribal operators. Guidance is
provided on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the
Indian Lands Open Dumps Cleanup Act, and the development of solid waste
management plans and landfill operations specific to tribal systems.

#### Solid Waste Open Dump Assessments (16500)

This course discusses considerations in designing an open dump
assessment program. Developed in conjunction with the University of
Wisconsin, students will be provided an overview of the steps to
assessing the content and potential threat to health and the environment
posed by an open dump. Examples of assessment programs will be provided.

#### Solid Waste Planning (13600)

This course discusses considerations in designing a solid waste
management system from collection to disposal for Native American
communities.

## FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING

### 

### NEPA (16000)

A workshop to bring NEPA coordinators and project managers up to date on
the latest NEPA rules and regulations. We will discuss the Agency's
methods for NEPA review and any exclusions that apply. A discussion is
planned on NEPA coordination with other Agencies (EPA, USDA, HUD).

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers and project managers

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units**: Not available

**Objectives:**  

-   Manage the NEPA process to comply with the intent of the law

-   Implement CEQ regulations and agency requirements

-   Review and write EAs, FONSI, EISs, RODs, that comply with NEPA and
    agency guidelines

**Dates and Location(s):** May 2-4, 2006 Denver, CO

### 

### 

### Facilities Mid-Level Management (40100)

This training is targeted for mid-level engineers without health care
facilities administrative experience and for experienced facility
managers with an interest in the administrative aspects of the FM
program. The course covers advanced program elements needed to
understand the role of Facilities directors, IHS organization, office
administration, personnel management, procurement and contracting,
service contracts, financial management, energy management, FEDS, work
management, and credentials.

**Who should attend:** Facility engineers, facility managers, staff
engineers

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Provide an overview of the IHS organization, office administration,
    personnel management, and tribal relationships

-   Explain the various procurement methods, and explain how to choose
    the procurement method suited for a given project

-   IHS data systems as related to facilities management

-   Discuss financial management and common pitfalls

-   Provide an introduction to work management processes commonly in use

-   Overview of health care facility related codes and ordinances

-   Raise awareness of energy management issues

-   Provide an overview of emergency response related to health care
    facilities

**Dates and Location(s):** March 14-16, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc106613956 .anchor}**MP2 Management System
(48000)**

This course covers the use of the MP2 software system for the day-to-day
preventative maintenance and upkeep of healthcare facilities. It will
provide an explanation of the importance of efficient work order
procedures to effectively maintain health care facilities. Also provided
will be step by step instructions on proper methods of work order
utilization and follow up to ensure maintenance is being performed
effectively and efficiently.

**Who should attend:** Maintenance personnel, electrician & plumber
technicians, maintenance supervisors, foremen, and facility managers.

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not Available

**Objectives:**

-   Understand the MPs management system

-   Understand your role and responsibility under the MP2 system

**Dates and Location(s):** December 6-7, 2005 Gallup, NM

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc106613957 .anchor}**National Electrical Code 2005
(46000)**

This course covers the requirements for compliance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) in new and existing buildings. The code changes
every three years so it is mandatory that employees stay abreast of the
changes.

**Who should attend:** Facilities engineers and managers, electricians,
and safety officers.

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Course Length:**

-   Provide a basic understanding of the NEC

-   Update your knowledge on the new changes in the code

-   Learn to properly select and size conductors for different
    applications

-   Identify required applications of GFI protection equipment is
    required

-   Learn proper grounding requirements

**Dates and Location(s):** March 28-30, 2006 Rapid City, SD

### 

### 

### Electrical Systems for the Non-Electrical Engineer (46050)

This course focuses on the basic principles of industrial and commercial
electrical power distribution design. Basic electrical concepts such as
power factor, kVA, kW and inductive loads will be presented. Design
philosophy and procedures will be discussed. Electrical construction
materials and services will be covered along with advanced grounding and
power quality concepts. Emphasis will be on understanding basic
phenomena rather than on rigorous mathematical derivations.

**Who should attend:** Architects, non-electrical engineers, and others
responsible for the lighting systems in facilities

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units**: 3.2

**AIA Learning Units:** 32

**Objectives:**

-   Obtain a sound understanding of design principles used to design
    electrical circuits in accordance with applicable safety and energy
    codes

-   Familiarize yourself with basic electrical circuits and circuit
    parameters

-   Gain general understanding of methods used to design lighting &
    power distribution systems for voltages 600 volts and below

**Dates and Location(s):** November 14-18, 2005 Madison, WI

### Boiler Maintenance (45000)

This training is an intense, practical "hands-on" seminar that
emphasizes methods to achieving peak efficiencies, improvement of
troubleshooting skills, and the establishment of an effective PM
program. Topics to be covered: operation & maintenance, operator
responsibilities, safety and housekeeping, boiler types, codes and
standards, operating and safety controls, flame safeguard, combustion
systems, water treatment, plant operation (startup, shutdown, cycling,
emergencies, inspections, filling the boiler, lighting/raising
pressure), repairs, and stack emissions.

**Who should attend:** Maintenance personnel, electrician & plumber
technicians, maintenance supervisors, foremen, and facility managers.

**Course Length:** 5 days

**Continuing Education Units**: Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Learn boiler construction features and essential components

-   Learn how boilers, burners, and programmers integrate

-   Learn combustion requirements and how to adjust burners for proper
    operation and maximum efficiency

-   Learn the common failure modes and how to prevent them

-   Learn advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

**Dates and Location(s):** October 24-28, 2005 Oklahoma City, OK

February 21-23, 2006 Anchorage, AK

### Facilities Design-Build (44300)

This course is intended to present the fundamentals of the design-build
process by focusing on the importance of integrated approaches to
project delivery and interdisciplinary cooperation. Industry
professionals experienced in the design-build process teach the course.

**Who should attend:** Area planners, facility engineers, facility
managers, supervisors, staff engineers, and Branch Chiefs.

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 2.4

**Objectives:**

-   Explain the history and evolution of the project delivery system and
    define project delivery system terms.

-   Explain how to determine the facility's business goals and the
    facility owner's profile and how these affect the project's chances
    of success

-   Explain the procurement is, describe the various procurement
    methods, and explain how to choose the procurement method bested
    suited for a given project.

-   Describe the framework for project delivery, including major owner
    decisions, business goals, selecting a procurement method and
    project team, and steps in acquisition.

**Dates and Location(s):** April 19-21, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### Emergency Generator O&M (44550)

This course is a technical overview of on-site power systems. Topics
included in this training are basic engine theory, basic electricity and
generator theory, and different types of controls systems. In general,
anything needed to properly operate & maintain emergency power
generation systems is covered. This training is an intense, practical
"hands-on" seminar where students are introduced to different brands of
generators, engine manufacturers, transfer switches, paralleling
systems, and switchgear controls.

**Who should attend:** Maintenance personnel, electricians, mechanic,
and facility managers and engineers. Anyone responsible for sustaining
of constant power to a facility should attend.

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Become familiar with several different types of emergency generation
    systems

-   Understand the relationship and interaction of engines, generators,
    regulators, controls, and switching

-   Learn to size generators for different loads

-   Understand the importance of preventive maintenance, including
    diesel fuel, battery maintenance, generator/engine testing, annual
    service and record keeping

**Dates and Location(s):** January 10-12, 2006 Phoenix, AZ

### 

### 

###  

### ASSE 6040 Medical Pipeline Maintenance Course (49530)

The main focus of this course is provide those individuals who are
responsible for maintaining, repairing and testing of the medical
pipeline system, along with all connected components, the basic
applications, operational theory, routine maintenance, and code and
standard requirements for these products. This course provides a basic
understanding of the different technologies used to supply, distribute,
and administer medical gases and vacuum within healthcare facilities.
Course will be conducted in a local hospital setting.

**Who should attend:** All candidates must be employed by a healthcare
facility [and]{.underline} shall have one year minimum experience in the
maintenance of medical gas systems.

**Course Length:** 4 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Certification by exam at conclusion of
course.

**Objectives:**

-   Prepare individuals to evaluate their facility's medical pipeline
    maintenance needs, identify component problems, & quickly resolve
    first line medical pipeline and component problems.

-   Be able to diagnose equipment malfunctions & give service provider
    proper details of problems that might occur during normal operation
    of medical pipeline equipment.

-   Certification as NITC, ASSE 6040 Maintenance Person upon
    [successful]{.underline} completion of course [and]{.underline}
    exam.

**Dates and Location(s):** February 7-9, 2006 Albuquerque, NM

### 

### 

### Health Systems Planning Process (44050)

This course discusses the up-front planning and preparation associated
with Program Justification Documents (PJD) and Program of Requirement
(POR) documents. This includes data collection, verification, and
consultation associated with beginning the HSP process. Other
considerations covered are RRM, the IHS space criteria for designing
health care facilities, estimating new activation costs, and funding
utilization.

**Who should attend:** Facilities engineers, tribal staff, planners,
statisticians

**Course Length:** 2 days

**Continuing Education Units:**

**Objectives:**

-   Understand how the process works before data entry into the HSP
    software occurs

-   Identify the key consulting departments that should be in the HSP
    process

**Dates and Location(s):** May 2-4, 2006 Minneapolis, MN

### Realty Basics (40600)

This course provides basic information on control and management of real
property under the administrative jurisdiction of the IHS. It will cover
the general guidelines and procedures for the acquisition, utilization,
and disposal of owned and leased real property. Leasing and the various
types of leasing IHS does will be presented. Quarters Management
policies will also be presented.

**Who should attend:** OEHE Directors, Facilities engineers and
managers, tribal staff, CEOs

**Course Length:** 2 days

**Continuing Education Units:** Not available

**Objectives:**

-   Review the laws that govern Real Property Asset Management

-   Determine the Real Property Officer/FM/CEO role in various realty
    actions

-   Understand actions that increase or decrease real property asset
    values & why

-   Understand when to notify the Real Property Officer

**Dates and Location(s):** July 18-19, 2006 TBD

### 

### 

### 

### Cross Connection Control (55000)

The public health significance of cross connections in water utility
systems will be covered. Fundamentals covered in this course; types and
causes of backflow, types of backflow prevention assemblies, and their
applications. Students will learn the requirements of backflow
prevention associated with varying degrees of hazard. Standards and
administrative requirements for a utility cross connection control
program will be discussed in detail.

**Who should attend:** IHS or Tribal engineers and project managers, and
EH staff

**Course Length:** 3 days

**Continuing Education Units:** 1.8

**Objectives:**

-   Review the elements of a cross connection control program

-   Learn to identify backflow prevention devices

-   Learn backflow device testing

**Date and Location:** April 4-5, 2006 Ft. Defiance, AZ

### Facilities Management Courses Not Offered this Fiscal Year

### 

#### Construction under P.L. 93-638, Titles I & V/NEPA (11100)

This three-day seminar guides participants through Public Law 93-638
Construction under T-I and T-V. The options available to tribes under
the law for a Title I contract or a Title V compact are covered in depth
with examples presented for both options. The course is designed for
tribal and IHS personnel involved in P.L. 93-638 construction
activities.

#### Diagnosing Indoor Air Quality (19000)

This course is an introduction to air quality concepts. It includes the
identification of hazards, evaluation techniques and sampling methods.
Students will learn what impact building dynamics plays on the indoor
air quality. They will also have the opportunity for "hands-on"
exercises to measure and assess volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
bio-aerosols, and other hazardous indoor air contaminants including
carbon monoxide and radon. Topics will be discussed from a routine
institutional standpoint, as well as in emergency settings.

#### Remediating Indoor Air Quality Problems (19010)

This course addresses techniques and methods to "cure" buildings of the
most difficult class of indoor air contaminants -- biological
contaminants. The course content will extend to techniques and methods
that have proven unsuccessful in remediation of contamination problems
as well as those methods that have had success.

#### Hands-on Maintenance Training #1 (49000)

A basic maintenance course that covers maintenance problems encountered
in housing or facility maintenance. Participants will be taken
step-by-step through many different electrical and plumbing repairs.
Detailed demonstrations will be utilized to explain how proven
maintenance techniques can be used for troubleshooting, testing for
problems, and for making adjustments, repairs, and replacements.

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#### Hands-on Maintenance Training #2 (49100)

This maintenance course is an extension of the basic Hands-on
Maintenance Training. This course will cover determination of wire size
and breakers for various circuits, GFCI receptacle wiring for single
locations, and various wiring configurations for duplex receptacles, 3
and 4-way switches. Students will learn how to repair Sloan valves and
other plumbing valves, and how to design and build plumbing systems.

#### Maintaining Asphalt Pavements (48500)

This course will provide instruction on methods of selecting and
implementing preventive maintenance techniques for asphalt pavements.
Instruction includes information on cost-effective crack sealing and
overlays, durable patching and innovative recycling, alternative surface
treatments, and materials and methods for streets, highways, and parking
lots.

#### Mechanical Inspection (46200)

This 5-day course will be a comprehensive review of the international
codes related to mechanical systems and applications in critical
inspection areas. The course is designed for those individuals involved
in inspecting existing and new installations. Instruction emphasizes the
international mechanical code and fuel gas codes.

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#### National Fire Alarm Code -- NFPA 72 (46700)

This 2-day "hands-on" course covers the requirements for compliance with
the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). Students will learn when and
where codes apply and what is actually required. Course agenda will
include fundamentals of fire alarm systems, household fire warning
equipment, protected premises fire alarm systems, initiating devices,
and inspecting, testing and maintenance.

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#### Fire Protection Systems -- NFPA 25 (46800)

This 3-day course covers the fire safety codes pertaining to the
installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection
systems in health care facilities. It will provide an overview of the
types of sprinkler systems and the inspection, tests, and maintenance
requirements for these systems. In addition, the inspection, tests, and
maintenance of fire alarm systems, kitchen hood systems, and fire
extinguishers will be covered. Each participant will receive a copy of
NFPA 25, "Inspection, Test, and Maintenance of Water Based Extinguishing
Systems" and a copy of the NFPA book Fire Protection Systems,
Inspection, Test, and Maintenance Manual.

#### International Plumbing Code -- IPC (46110)

The International Plumbing Code establishes the standards for the
protection of public health, safety and welfare through the proper
installation and inspection of plumbing systems. This 2-day "hands-on"
course will provide code requirements pertaining to plumbing materials,
types of joints, plumbing fixtures, water heater installations, water
distribution systems, sanitary drainage systems, traps, testing, and
heating.

#### Certification for Radiological Equipment Specialist (CRES) (49510)

This 5-day course is designed to teach the experienced biomedical
technician the requisite knowledge necessary to successfully pass the
CRES test. Subjects covered include radiation physics, radiation safety,
anatomy, physiology, x-ray equipment use, CDRII compliance testing,
electronics, and troubleshooting.

#### PACS, DICOM, and Teleradiology System Maintenance (49520)

This 5-day course provides the necessary information for service
professionals to maintain imaging systems. This rapidly expanding field
includes the integration of digital imaging modalities (DICOM) into a
picture archiving and communications system (PACS), and teleradiology
system maintenance. Emphasis is placed on network topologies, DICOM
compatibility, teleradiology, hardware components, software options,
system configuration, security principles, network system maintenance,
system integration, and network troubleshooting.

#### Biomedical Test Equipment (49500)

This course instructs on the proper use of biomedical test equipment.
The training will feature "hands on" DNI product training. Emphasis is
placed on skill development and productivity through integrating
biomedical test equipment with the Sentinel 32 computerized maintenance
management system for biomedical devices.

#### HVAC for Health Care Facilities (45500)

The training program will provide information necessary to understand
how HVAC systems function and their role in a healthcare setting.
Because of the nature of healthcare facilities and importance of HVAC in
many segments of these facilities, the course will focus specifically on
the special use requirements for healthcare facilities that encompass
both clinics and hospitals.

The program will provide an overview of heating, ventilation, and
air-conditioning systems with an emphasis on healthcare facilities
(hospitals and clinics). In addition to covering the fundamentals of
HVAC systems, an overview of commissioning is included in the course.

#### Direct Digital Controls (DDC) for HVAC (44600)

This five-day course gives students in-depth information on the Direct
Digital Controls (DDC) systems available today. In addition, students
learn how DDC systems operate, how to utilize DDC for a variety of
input/output devices and how to achieve optimum control strategies and
energy management objectives. Students will also learn DDC programming
concepts and how to use DDC for system diagnostics.

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#### Commissioning of HVAC Systems (45600)

This 5-day course provides the technical skills necessary to commission
HVAC and control systems in commercial buildings. The course combines
focused classroom training with hands-on lab sessions. Systems to be
commissioned include device level testing for sensors and actuators,
component level testing for coils, fans, pumps, dampers, and valves,
terminal units testing for VAV boxes and coil units, air handling units,
hydronic systems, and primary equipment. Live DDC workstations will be
used for DDC system front-end setup, graphics, trending and alarming
functions.

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#### Health Systems Planning (44000)

This 3-day course covers the Health Systems Planning (HSP), the IHS
space criteria for designing health care facilities, discussion of the
various templates (clinical space modules) used in IHS when designing
healthcare construction, Program Justification Document (PJD) / Program
of Requirement Document (POR), estimating new activation costs, and
funding utilization. Approximately one-day is RRM calculations and the
impacts on the HSP module.

#### Basic Plan Review for Health Care Facilities (47000)

This course provides the basic principles of plan review for means of
egress and fire protection. The course covers plans and specification
content, typical drawing conventions, architectural symbols, detail and
section symbols, as well as code information, the "how-to" of performing
a plan review, and how not to "miss" important egress and fire
protection features. The plan review instruction will be based on the
NFPA Life Safety Code, and it is assumed that attendees have some
knowledge of the code. Each student will receive the latest version of
the Life Safety Code.

#### Control of Infectious Agents Through Building Design (47100)

Concerns about mold and the appearance of other little-understood,
elusive microbes highlight the seriousness of effective control of
infectious agents and other contaminants in healthcare facilities. This
practical, multidisciplinary course will address these concerns. The
course will present techniques that healthcare administrators, facility
planners, consulting engineers or infection control specialists can use
to gain proficiency in infection control.

#### Health Facilities Data System & Asset Management (44160)

This course provides an overview of the Health Facilities Data System
and a discussion of current topics in asset management. Presentation of
material will be interspersed with hands-on computer practice sessions.
Attendees will be provided a current review of facility data base
operations and their implementation within the facilities management
program.

#### Assets Management (44150)

This course is presented by the Facilities Program Development Branch,
Headquarters, and provides specific training on the HFDS Projects
Module. It is intended that the students will have a better
understanding of CIP impacts on the entire processing of documents
related to construction, property inventories, beneficial occupancy, and
final closeout.

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#### Cost Estimating (44100)

This course teaches the RS Means programs for estimating new, renovated,
and repair projects. Course structure allows students opportunities to
learn several different Means modules. Modules include Repair &
Remodeling, Unit Price, Square Foot, and Facilities Maintenance & Repair
Estimating. Students will achieve a thorough and complete understanding
of the Means cost data, including material, labor and equipment costs,
productivity and crews. Students will learn to analyze and apply factors
that impact project costs.