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Training/ CEU Opportunities/ Special Radon Projects Updated: September, 2009
     
 

If you would like to post information regarding Radon Training , CEU programs or Radon Special Projects information on this web site, please contact Catherine Rosfjord.
These postings are offered as a service to citizens of North Carolina.  The Radiation Protection Section does not endorse nor is responsible for the quality of the programs offered on this site.

  
 

Web Sites of Course Listings Nationwide

  
     
 
Training/ CEU Location Info Date
Radon Measurement Training Nashville, TN
Southern Regional Radon Training Center


October 28-29
Exam October 30, 2009
 
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Workshop (8 CE credits) Nashville, TN
Southern Regional Radon Training Center		 October 31, 2009
Radon Mitigation and Hands on Training Nashville, TN
Southern Regional Radon Training Center		 November 2-5
Exam November 6, 2009
QA-QC in Residential Radon Measurement
(8 NEHA-NRPP Category 1)		 ONLINE Spruce Radon Training 800-355-0901
Marketing the Radon Message
(8 Cat I NEHA-NRPP CE Credits)		 Home Study Spruce Radon Training 800-355-0901
A Diffusion Cloud Chamber for Viewing Alpha Tracks
(4 NEHA-NRPP Category 1)		 Correspondence Spruce Radon Training 800-355-0901
Radon Measurement Course for Certification Home Study CERTI 800-513-8332
Radon Mitigation Course for Certification Home Study CERTI 800-513-8332
Radon Measurement and Mitigation Course
(Entry Level)		 Home Study CERTI 800-513-8332
Radon Measurement Training & Certification On-Line Rutgers Univ.  
Radon Measurement Training & Certification Home Study Course Home Study University Educational Services, Inc 570-421-1775
Radon Measurement Training & Certification Correspondence Course Correspondence Environmental Solutions Assoc 1-570-326-0708
Training Course Listings Web Sites
Radon Training Courses offered by SRRTC Various More Info 800-626-2703
NRSB Radon Training Course Listing Various More Info  
NEHA Radon Training Course Listing Various More Info  
Radon Training/ CEU Courses Offered by Accustar Labs Various More Info  
 
     
       
  Radon Measurement Operators Course (RMO) - 2½ to 3 days  (from SRRTC training web site)
This training prepares participants to conduct competent radon measurements in residential settings and to interpret results for clients. It also prepares the student to sit for the national radon proficiency certification exam. Some of the topics covered include:
  • Basics of radon
  • Physics of radon
  • Health effects of radon
  • Radon measurements
  • Quality assurance/quality control
  • Radon measurement devices and protocols
  • Basic radon mitigation techniques

Typically home inspectors, realtors, environmental consultants, public health officials and real estate professionals attend the training. EPA and states encourage participants to pass the measurement exam and apply for certification with either the NEHA National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) certification programs.

  
  Inspecting the Mitigation System During the Home Inspection - 1 day  (from SRRTC training web site)
This training is designed to equip home inspectors on how to inspect an active radon mitigation system during a typical home inspection. The course was developed in cooperation with USEPA and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) checklist. The training will provide classroom presentations and fieldwork in a residential home to inspect an active mitigation system. All home inspectors, realtors or health officials are recommended for this training. This training has been approved for NRPP continuing education credits and 2 MRCs with American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).		  
  Initial Measurement Training and Exam  (From Environmental Solutions web site)
Charlotte, NC -CLASSROOM - This is an ESA/NRSB/NEHA certified 2 day Radon Measurement and Inspection course.
Each student will receive a complete 200 page manual and power point presentation, a coupon for 6 FREE AC tests ( a $450.00 value) and additional discounts on Continuous Radon Monitor equipment just for attending this class. Course cost is $299.00.. The NEHA test is an additional $125.00 for NEHA. This is a 16 hour certified course. Wow - when you use your free AC tests - you will have paid for the course plus!

Call Tracy Barr of ESA at 570-326-6617 to sign up or order on line.

RADON COURSE SYLLABUS:
Day 1
Unit 1 Radon Fundamentals
Atoms and Ionization (60 minutes)
Introduction to Radon and Radioactivity (120 minutes)
Sources of Radon (30 minutes)
Radon Health Risks (30 minutes)
Unit one review and practice test (45 minutes)

Unit 2 Radon Entry and Behavior
Basic Radon Entry Facts (45 minutes)
Mechanics of Radon Entry (30 minutes)
Indoor Radon Concentrations and Behavior (60 minutes)
Unit 2 review and practice test (30 minutes)

Day 2
Unit 3 Radon Measurement Techniques and Equipment
Measurement Objectives and Protocols (90 minutes)
Radon testing equipment and EPA Protocols (120 minutes)
Radon Measurement Proficiency Protocols (60 minutes)
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Protocols (60 minutes)
EPA Consumer Information and Test Interferance Controls (60 minutes)
Overview of Radon Mitigation (30 minutes)
Course review and practice test (60 minutes)
Proctored NEHA test

 
     
     
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