Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course

Welcome to InterNACHI's free, online "Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course." This course is approved by NRPP for initial and CE.

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This free, online course is approved by NRPP, and IAC2. To become a NRPP Certified Radon Measurement Professional, you'll have to complete an approved course, pass the NRPP exam, and complete the NRPP application. Visit NRPP for details. View the approval. 

Goal:

The goal of this course is to train the student to become a certified radon measurement professional. Upon completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the NRPP Measurement Professional Certification Exam.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Communicate with the client.
• Communicate basic radon science.
• Evaluate the test site.
• Conduct and validate measurement data.
• Perform a radon test. 
• Keep records.
• Report findings and make recommendations.
• Manage a quality assurance & quality control program.
• Oversee and train measurement technicians.

Course Includes:

• 21.0 InterNACHI® CE credit hours
• 63,619 words
• 108 quiz questions in 14 quizzes
• 100-question final exam
• instant grading
• downloadable, printable certificate of completion

You'll learn the following topics:

Communicate with the Client

• communicate basic radon risks
• explain required test protocols
• describe the testing procedures for radon

Communicate Basic Radon Science

• communicate health risks
• describe the health effects of breathing radon
• describe the physics of radon
• communicate radon entry behavior
• list the ways radon enters a home
• recommend a testing approach

Evaluate the Test Site

• determine the appropriate test protocol
• recognize factors that could impact test results
• inspect an existing mitigation system

Conduct and Validate Measurement Data

• select appropriate test devices
• assess radon measurement data
• interpret site data

Perform a Radon Test

• determine proper device placement locations
• execute field quality control measures
• follow protocols in real estate and non-real estate transactions
• properly use passive and active devices

Keep Records

• record radon test data
• record site data necessary for test interpretation

Report Findings and Make Recommendations

• prepare a proper test report
• make follow-up recommendations
• report site factors affecting radon test results

Manage a Quality Assurance & Quality Control Program

• develop a quality assurance plan and a Standards of Practice
• executive a quality assurance plan

Oversee and Train Measurement Technicians

• determine work exposure
• provide technician oversight

Operate in an Ethical & Professional Manner

• comply with protocols and standards
• observe ethical work practices
• abide by a code of ethics