Radon: NRSB or NRPP

I’ve done the Radon courses and now even though in my state it is not required, I am ready to take the Certification Test for Radon Measurement. Anyone have any preference on which organization; NRSB - National Radon Safety Board or NRPP - National Radon Proficiency Program
Any
advantages of one over the other?

Also are these tests open book, such as are we able to bring the EPA publications for reference and notes, especially with regard to formulas or should I make sure I have these all fresh in my mind?

Thanks
Larry M.

I did the NRPP, it was closed book and a tough exam so make sure you know you’re stuff. 40 per cent of my class failed…

Check with your state level EPA as in ky they are pushing to require cert and when they do, they will accept the NRPP. Adopting them as the standard

So, are the NRSB and NRPP one in the same exams or are they different?

I have taken an approved NRPP 16-hour course in Radon Measurement as required pre-req for the exam and also completed the iNACHI Advanced Radon Measurement course as additional exam prep. NRPP is the only sponsor listed by PSI if you register with them. NRSB exam apparently is ordered and administered by approved proctor from the academic community? NRPP is closed book, not so sure about NRSB?

Who can clarify?

Why waste your money? You have two certifications from InterNACHI. You are about to pay to take a test and pay to belong to an association your client has never heard of and would not be able to compare it to the certs you already have.

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I passed the internachi Advanced Radon Course with a 93% and then failed the state test with a 61%.

After completing the internachi course I purchased the flash cards from NRPP, read additional information such as “Citizen Guide to Radon” / “Home Owners and Sellers Guide” / “Customer Guide.”

The test is $140 each time.

Plan to study more and try again. Another gentleman that was testing was on his 3rd try.

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Go with NRSB

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What state? If Illinois two attempts is common due to the psycho babble they use to prove how good a test taker you are not what you know about radon.

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So are you saying you dont have to pay the $140 for the test and that the internachi testing counts?

Welcome to ou forum, Joseph!..Enjoy! :smile:

WOW, I just took the NSRB exam for a Radon Measurement Specialist. What the heck!?!? I never felt so unprepared in my life. Before I took the NRSB test I took the iNachi initial test again just to prepare myself, and I scored a 95%. Immediately after that I took the NRSB test and scored a 62% CRAP! I felt like I knew for sure only 40% of the questions. There were a few discrepancies and several trick questions. Perhaps it’s my fault for not being prepared. I assumed (you know saying) the INachi course would be sufficient, but that is not the case. NRSB has this advice https://nrsb.org/exams/rms-exam-guidance/. I will look more into it, wait 14 days, and happily :face_with_symbols_over_mouth: pay another $120, yippie! By the way, after doing some research, I do believe NRSB is the way to go, in regards to both time and costs.

I took the NRSB test after an intense, two day classroom training course. Yes, that’s an intense test! I walked out of the test not feeling assured that I passed it, like you. My course was much more intense than the NACHI course that I took at a later date for CE. Best of luck. Use lots of flash cards.