Investigate Buildings Like a Health Professional

Environmental assessment isn't just about buildings — it's about the people inside them. CIRSx bridges your expertise to medicine.

"I identify problems in buildings"

Learn Our Investigation Protocols

The Industry's Missing Link

Environmental investigation has traditionally served the property insurance and real estate industries. But when a building makes someone sick, the questions change entirely — and most inspectors aren't equipped to answer them.

Reports That Miss the Mark

Standard environmental reports focus on property damage metrics — not human health impact. Your findings may be technically accurate but clinically irrelevant to the treating physician.

No Standardized Protocol

Without a unified investigation framework, every inspector uses different methods, different sampling strategies, and different reporting formats — creating inconsistency across the industry.

Credibility Without Certification

Patients and practitioners need to trust that your assessment is medically relevant. Without recognized certification, you're competing with unqualified operators.

The CIRSx Investigation Standard

CIRSx Global has developed the first investigation protocol designed specifically for medically-relevant environmental assessment. Our framework transforms how you approach a building — from sampling strategy to reporting language.

Instead of asking "Is there mold?", CIRSx-trained inspectors ask "Is this environment safe for a CIRS patient?" That distinction changes everything — from what you test, to where you test, to how you communicate your findings to the medical team.

Our certification process validates your ability to conduct health-focused investigations, giving practitioners and patients confidence in your assessments.

Investigation Toolkit

Standardized sampling protocols
Medically-relevant reporting templates
HERTSMI-2 and ERMI interpretation
Clinician communication framework
Remediation specification guidance

Your Certification Journey

Evolve from a general environmental inspector to a CIRSx-certified professional recognized by the medical community.

MedVendor

Protocol education & resources

Training

Hands-on investigation training

Certification

CIRSx environmental certification

Conference

Present findings at the annual event

Network

Join the practitioner referral network

Your Competitive Advantage

Conduct investigations using standardized, medically-aligned protocols

Generate reports that clinicians can immediately use for patient care

Earn CIRSx certification as a recognized environmental professional

Access a steady referral pipeline from certified practitioners

Distinguish yourself from competitors with medical credibility

Contribute to research on environmental factors in chronic illness

CIRSx Institute

Courses for You

Science-based, expert-led online courses from the CIRSx Institute — selected specifically for your role and goals.

MIA 101

[MIA 101] Introduction to Medically Important Assessment

A 5-hour course for licensed home inspectors, mold inspectors, and indoor environmental professionals. Covers inspection, testing, and analysis methods needed for human health care standards.

$295 5 hrs

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MIA 102

[MIA 102] Deeper Exploration of Medically Important Assessment

Part 2 of the MIA track. Expert insights from physicians, IEPs, and remediators using science-based protocols to help CIRS patients complete Step 1 of the Shoemaker Protocol — removing biotoxin exposure.

$295 Self-paced

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Legal 101

[Legal 101] Evaluating and Winning a Mold Exposure Injury Case

Understand the legal landscape around mold exposure and water-damaged buildings — relevant for IEPs who provide expert testimony or work closely with legal teams.

$1,500 Self-paced

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