11-19-2025 - IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) - Online, Live
Training Provider: DH Seminars
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 8:00am to 5:00pm US/Eastern
Location: Online, Live
1 review | TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $199.00 | |
 | Or call: 954-400-0595 | |
This IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) course covers olfaction and odor, odor sources, detection process, theory of odor control, equipment, chemical options and applications. The student will learn how to address odors caused from biological sources such as decomposition, urine contamination, and mold, combustion sources such as fire and smoke damage, and chemical sources such as fuel oil spills or volatile organic chemicals.
Topics to be Covered Include:
- Odor sources, detection process, and theory of odor control
- Chemical options and applications
- Sanitize, disinfect, enzyme, and sealants
- Vapor diffusion technology
- Antimocrobials, 'pairing agents', and deodorizers and how to use them
Biological Sources:
- Decomposition
- Urine Contamination
- Mold
Combustion Sources:
- Fuel Oil Spills
- Volatile Organic Chemicals
Chemical Sources:
- Efficient Wand Strokes
- Labor Saving Tricks
- Grooming
IICRC Exam Fees: $80.00 for each exam. Retests are $80.00 per exam. These fees are in addition to the registration fee and are paid directly to the IICRC online prior to course start date. Please use this link to register for the exam: https://iicrc.org/livestreamexamregistration
Continuing Education: The IICRC continuing education program seeks to encourage registrants to actively participate in their industry through conventions, workshops and specialized training with continuing education and by sharing knowledge with others in the industry. IICRC-certified cleaning and restoration technicians face many changes in their field and require 14.0 CE credit hours every four years.
Please Note: Failure to meet continuing education credit requirements will result in suspension of that particular status until the requirement is met and all current course requirements are met.
| COURSE LOGISTICS | |
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| Certificates | Emailed 5-7 business days after class. |
| Food | Yes, food is provided. |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Megan S.
attended on June 26, 2025
Doug was awesome! Such great knowledge plus lots of fun and interesting stories and anecdotes. Interactive (even though it was a virtual class), educational, and engaging! So great that I signed up for another class with this instructor. Thanks DH Seminars! This course is conducted as a live instructor-led webinar. Further details will be provided to you prior to the course.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 8:00am to 5:00pm US/Eastern
Doug Heiferman has traveled the United States for over 20 years teaching IICRC classes in textile maintenance & restoration specifically for carpet, upholstery, wood, leather, oriental rugs and hard surface. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the textile maintenance & restoration industry. His teaching style is unparalleled. He knows cleaning from the scientific and the practical perspective and has a unique ability to relay information to students of all skill and experience levels. Doug is well-known throughout the cleaning industry. Training courses in addition to consulting services to help his clients build highly successful companies is his passion. Private IICRC in person and online training offered. Certification courses in carpet, upholstery and odor control. Specialized training at your facility in person or on line in the following. Water Damage Restoration, Oriental rug washing in addition to hard surface maintenance. Doug travels the U.S. helping his clients build highly successful companies. He is one of the most sought after business consultants in the cleaning and restoration industries.
Questions? 954-400-0595
