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Radon Measurement Technician Refresher Course

  • Radon Measurement Technician Refresher Course
  • Cost and Duration: COST - $94.95 | COURSE ACCESS: 45 DAYS
  • Course Length: NRPP Course ID: TAHI-1000 | 4 CE Credit Hours
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This 4-hour NRPP-Approved Continuing Education (CE) course provides 4 hours of NRPP Measurement continuing education credit and satisfies 4 hours of the continuing education requirements for eligible NRPP-certified radon measurement professionals to include but not limited to  New Jersey Radon Measurement Technicians.This 4-hour refresher course provides a comprehensive review of the essential knowledge and best practices for professional radon measurement technicians. Participants will revisit radon fundamentals, health risks, and the requirements of the MAH 2023 Standard, while reinforcing proper testing procedures, device selection, and closed-building protocols. The course also covers interpreting test results, understanding action levels, and maintaining compliance through accurate reporting, quality assurance, and professional standards.

This refresher course provides a comprehensive review of the essential knowledge, standards, and best practices required of professional radon measurement technicians. Participants will revisit radon fundamentals, associated health risks, and the requirements of the ANSI/AARST MAH-2023 Standard, while reinforcing proper testing procedures, device selection, closed-building protocols, and quality assurance practices.

The course also covers interpreting test results, understanding EPA action levels, preparing accurate reports, maintaining NRPP compliance, and adhering to current industry standards and professional practices. Upon successful completion, participants will receive 4 hours of NRPP-approved continuing education credit.

COURSE DURATION: 45 DAYS

 

  • Course Content - Modules:

    Module 1 – Radon Basics, Health Risk & the MAH 2023 Standard

    • What is Radon?
    • Radon Decay Products and Health Risks
    • Radon Health Statistics
    • Historical and Regulatory Background
    • Scope and Applicability of the MAH 2023 Standard
    • Mandatory Requirements vs. Informative Advisories
    • Homes That Should Be Tested
    • When Radon Testing Should Occur
    • Companion ANSI/AARST Standards
    • Module Review

    Module 2 – Test Devices, Location Selection & Closed-Building Protocol

    • Radon Test Devices and Approval Requirements
    • Passive Devices vs. Continuous Radon Monitors
    • Selecting the Appropriate Floor for Testing
    • Choosing the Correct Test Location
    • Proper Detector Placement
    • Closed-Building Protocol Requirements
    • Testing New Construction and Renovated Buildings
    • When Closed-Building Conditions Cannot Be Maintained
    • Shared Building Testing Considerations
    • Module Review

    Module 3 – Testing Protocols, Action Levels & Interpreting Results

    • Overview of Radon Testing Protocols
    • Test Duration Requirements
    • Time-Sensitive Testing Protocol
    • Extended Testing Protocol
    • EPA Action Levels and Client Guidance
    • Interpreting and Resolving Conflicting Test Results
    • Post-Mitigation Testing Requirements
    • Long-Term Testing Considerations
    • Module Review

    Module 4 – Professional Requirements, Reporting & Quality Assurance

    • Qualifications of a Radon Measurement Professional
    • Quality Assurance Requirements
    • Prior Notification Requirements
    • Verifying Test Conditions
    • Test Report Requirements
    • Reporting Continuous Monitor Results
    • Documenting Temporary Conditions and Protocol Deviations
    • Required Actions and Client Advisories
    • Special Requirements for Real Estate Testing
    • Record Retention Requirements
    • Radon Decay Product (RDP) Measurements
    • Module Review