Course Content

• Define radon gas and describe its characteristics
• Identify the radioactive properties of radon including progeny, half-life and ionization 
• Recognize the history of the discovery of radon 
• Identify and describe the units of measurement used for radon 
• Describe the relationship of uranium mining to radon exposure 
• Define what is considered unsafe levels of radon 
• Describe how radon can cause disease 
• Identify the differences of radon in the air vs radon in water 
• Demonstrate an understanding of cellular damage caused by ionizing radiation 
• Identify the risks associated with smoking and radon exposure 
• Identify the relative risk of radon exposure to that of other causes of death

Lesson 2: Radon Testing

• Learn the testing responsibilities of radon measurement
• Learn about about NRSB and NRPP certification
• Learn about real estate and non-real estate protocol procedures
• Learn about different testing options dependent on conditions
• Learn about visual inspections
• Learn about radon content in soil and water

Lesson 3: Testing Devices

• Identify and know the differences of different radon-detecting devices
• Know the difference between passive and active radon devices
• Be able to complete basic math equations used for calculating radon and working level month exposure to radon

Lesson 4: Results and Reporting

• Know how to make your own QAP (quality assurance plan) to ensure that your tests are precise and your results are reliable
• Know the difference between accuracy, precision, and bias
• Learn to perform duplicate and simultaneous measurements
• Identify "In Control" levels to assure the reliability of your device
• Learn about the risks of test interference, and how to prevent it
• Learn about testing during severe weather and how to fix tests compromised by weather

Lesson 5: Mitigation

• Know mitigation basics and different mitigation methods

Learn about radon device placement to ensure your tests are always done correctly.