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This Orientation to LSC training intends to teach surveyors who are new to surveying, or to the LSC, basic information to provide a context and framework for understanding the material presented in the Basic LSC Training. This training will aid learners in developing surveyor skills and proficiency. Training Objectives: On completion of this training, you will be able to:
Training Duration: 4 hours Completion Requirements: This self-paced Orientation to LSC training includes a mandatory pretest, six learning modules, a mandatory posttest, and a CMS-approved training evaluation. Both the posttest and the evaluation must be completed to generate a certificate of completion. To pass the Orientation to LSC training, you must score a minimum of 80 percent on the training posttest. Training CEUs: N/A Email for Questions: The training is available on-demand online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During the training, questions can be submitted using the comment tool. For all technical issues, including accessing the training, email helpdesk@qsep.org; for all content-related questions, email QSOG_LifeSafetyCode@cms.hhs.gov. Note: The training is currently available as a PDF but will soon be reuploaded as an interactive online training. The original training used Adobe Flash player and is being converted to an updated format.
﹂ Lesson 1 - History of Fires
﹂ Lesson 2 - Fire Behavior
﹂ Lesson 1 - NFPA
﹂ Lesson 2 - LSC Fundamental Requirements
﹂ Lesson 1 - Structure of the Life Safety Code: Introduction
﹂ Lesson 2 - Chapter 3, Definitions
﹂ Lesson 1 - The Role of CMS & the LSC
﹂ Lesson 2 - Section 1864
﹂ Lesson 3 - Statutory Authority & Regulations
﹂ Lesson 4 - Enforcement
﹂ Lesson 1 - Pre-Survey
﹂ Lesson 2 - Survey
﹂ Lesson 3 - Concepts: Building Construction
﹂ Lesson 4 - Concepts: Interior Finishes
﹂ Lesson 5 - Concepts: Corridor Walls and Doors
﹂ Lesson 6 - Concepts: Smoke Compartmentation
﹂ Lesson 7 - Concepts: Hazardous Areas
﹂ Lesson 8 - Concepts: Vertical Openings
﹂ Lesson 9 - Concepts: Means of Egress
﹂ Lesson 10 - Concepts: Illumination of Means of Egress
﹂ Lesson 11 - Concepts: Emergency Power
﹂ Lesson 12 - Concepts: Emergency Plans, Fire Drills
﹂ Lesson 13 - Concepts: Fire Alarm Systems
﹂ Lesson 14 - Concepts: Smoke Detection
﹂ Lesson 15 - Concepts: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
﹂ Lesson 16 - Concepts: Portable Fire Extinguishers
﹂ Lesson 17 - Concepts: Smoking Regulations
﹂ Lesson 18 - Concepts: Building Services
﹂ Lesson 19 - Concepts: Furnishings and Decorations
﹂ Lesson 20 - Concepts: Medical Gases
﹂ Lesson 21 - Concepts: Laboratories
﹂ Lesson 22 - Concepts: Ambulatory Surgical Centers
﹂ Lesson 23 - Post Survey
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