Initial Radon Measurement Course (16 hr)
Initial Radon Measurement Course (16 hr)
Are you ready to add the #1 environmental service in a real estate transaction? Did you know that Radon is the #1 leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers (EPA)?
Syllabus
Syllabus
Radon Fundamentals
Introduction to Radon and Radioactivity
Radioactivity
Radioactive Decay
Uranium Decay Chain
Types of Radiation
Natural Radiation and Other Sources
Sources of Radon
Measurement Units
Equilibrium Ratio
The Fate of Indoor Radon
Health Risk
History
Mechanism of Lung Cancer
Risk Estimates
Miner Studies
Residential Studies
Animal Studies
Comparison of Risks
EPA Guides
National Radon Programs
Worker Exposure
Basic Radon Entry Facts
Main Sources of Entry
Mechanics of Radon Entry
Radon in Water
Radium in Soils and Rock
Transport Mechanisms
Pathways for Pressure Driven Transport
Indoor Radon Concentrations
Daily and Seasonal Variations
Ventilation Rates
Objectives
Measurement Protocols
Sampling Methods
Measurement Lengths
Closed Building Conditions
Measurement Strategies
Device Locations
General Measurement Conditions
Units of Measurement
Measuring Radon vs. Decay Products
Measurement Factors
Radon Gas Monitors
Time Integrating Devices (charcoal, e-perm)
Radon Grab Samples (scintillation cells)
Continous Radon Monitors
Radon Decay Product Monitors
Working Level Monitors
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Causes of Measurement Uncertainty
QC Measurements
Measurement Errors
Non-Interference Controls
Radon Tables
List of Radon Figures
CEU Credits
With this style of learning initial licensing is available for the following professional and State organizations (OH and FL must be live taught);
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA recognized states)
National Radon Safety Board (NRSB recognized states)
State of IL #RNTC2007-10
State of NJ
State of IA
State of NE
State of PA
ACAC - 16 RC's
InterNACHI - 16 CEU's
Mississippi Home Inspection Licensing Board - 16 CEU's
Last Updated: Monday, May 21 2012 05:19
