Course Description
This is a 16 hour Radon Inspection Testing and Measurement Course. This course is especially important if you are working in the following professions: Home Inspector, Professional Engineer, Engineering Technician, Radiation Technologist, Energy Auditor, Environmental Consultant, Building Contractor, HVAC Contractor. This course covers Radon principles, how radon enters buildings, radon testing equipment, QA/QC programs, and preparation for the NEHA certification test. Each student will download, by unit, a complete 200 plus page manual. A coupon for 6 free AC test (a $375 value) and additional discount coupons for supplies and services will be sent after successful completion of the course along with a certificate of completion.
INITIAL RADON MEASUREMENT APPROVED FOR: AmIAQC - 14 RCs, NAHI - 16 CEU, NACHI - 16 CE, NEHA-NRPP - Category I - 16 CEU, MISSISSIPPI HOME INSPECTION LICENSING BOARD - 16 CEU, IOWA, NEBRASKA, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, ILLINOIS, WEST VIRGINIA, FLORIDA, OHIO - FOR STATE LICENSING AND CEUs. WEST VIRGINIA, FLORIDA, OHIO - MUST BE CLASSROOM TAUGHT FOR INITIAL LICENSING.
Course Outline
Course Schedule:
Unit 1 Radon Fundamentals
I. Atoms and Ionization (60 minutes)
II. Introduction to Radon and Radioactivity (120 minutes)
III. Sources of Radon (30 minutes)
IV. Health Risks (30 minutes)
Summary and Points to Remember and Practice Questions (45 minutes)
Unit 2 Radon Entry and Behavior
I. Basic Radon Entry Facts (45 minutes)
II. Mechanics of Radon Entry (30 minutes)
III. Indoor Radon Concentrations (60 minutes)
Summary and High-Lights and Practice Questions (20 minutes)
Unit 3 Radon Measurement
I. Objectives (30 minutes)
II. Measurement Protocols (60 minutes)
III. Units of Measurement (45 minutes)
IV. Radon Gas Monitors (45 minutes)
V. Radon Decay Product Monitors (30 minutes)
VI. Radon Measurement Proficiency (RMP) Results (40 minutes)
VII. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) (40 minutes)
VIII. Radon Measurement Proficiency Program (RMPP) (30 minutes)
Study Review Guide and Practice Questions (30 minutes)
Examinations:
Following the successful completion of all units and quizzes there will be a final exam of all units. It is recommended to review all notes and book materials before taking the final exam (60 minutes)
This is a NEHA style exam with 100 questions (120 minutes).
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 16.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 30 days |
| Instructor | Bernie Katz |
| Vendor | Environmental Solutions Associations (Read more about Environmental Solutions Associations accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | AmIAQC, NAHI, NACHI, NEHA-NRPP - Category I |
| Prerequisites/Audience | This course is especially important if you are working in the following professions: Home Inspector, Professional Engineer, Engineering Technician, Radiation Technologist, Energy Auditor, Environmental Consultant, Building Contractor, HVAC Contractor. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | Check with your State EPA or DEP for potential specific requirements or licensing. Good communication skills are important. Experience with indoor air quality and building ventilation methods will be helpful, but not required. |