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Lead Risk Assessor (Refresher)

EMI classes are only available through the Indianapolis Ivy Tech campus at this time. For more information, contact Indianapolis-EMI@ivytech.edu.

Certified Lead Risk Assessors must complete periodic refresher training to continue performing lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments in target housing and child-occupied facilities. The Ivy Tech Environmental Management Institute (EMI) offers an EPA-approved refresher that updates participants on regulatory changes, advanced assessment techniques, and evolving best practices.

This course reviews:

  • Changes and updates in federal, state, and local lead regulations
  • Current best practices for conducting lead inspections, sampling, and hazard evaluations
  • Foundational concepts from the initial accreditation course
  • Real-world challenges and solutions discussed with experienced lead professionals

Important note: Lead Risk Assessors are not required to take both the Inspector and Risk Assessor refreshers. Taking only the Risk Assessor refresher still qualifies an individual to conduct inspections. They will be listed only on Indiana's Risk Assessor registry and pay only the Risk Assessor application fee.Those wishing to be listed as both Lead Inspector and Lead Risk Assessor must take both refreshers.

Course acceptance:

  • Accepted in Indiana and Illinois (all classes except worker).
  • Approved by EPA, which satisfies requirements for: Florida, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Participants must pass the course exam with a minimum score of 70% to receive a certificate. Recertification generally does not require re-taking the state third-party exam.

State-by-state renewal timelines:

  • Illinois: License renewed annually; refresher required every 3 years.
  • Indiana: Training and license renewed every 3 years; Indiana allows a 12-month variance for training and a 6-month variance for licensing.
  • EPA-only states: Training renewed every 3 years; no license required.

Upon successful completion of the Lead Risk Assessor Refresher, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in:

  • Updates to federal, state, and local regulations governing lead-based paint work
  • New or revised methods used in lead inspections, sampling, and risk assessments

Hands-on training will include:

  • Reviewing and reinforcing essential field skills used in inspections, sampling, and clearance procedures

Employee registration is coordinated by the Program Manager supporting your training. Depending on the course, employees may register in person, through an organization-provided roster, or via a self-registration link. Your Program Manager will guide you through the best option for your specific training.

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