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Continuing Education Courses
Title:
Train-The-Speaker
| ID#: |
NRPP-1 |
| Credit hours: |
16 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This innovative course provides a
firm basis for individuals who answer questions from the public
regarding the health effects, measurement and mitigation of radon in
indoor air. In addition to providing a firm technical foundation, the
course approaches these issues from how best to convey this difficult
topic to the general public in large presentations or one-on-one
situations. Successful attendees, may be listed on NEHA’s NRPP
speaker’s bureau. |
| Format: |
Classroom course with technical
aspects of radon and audience participation |
| Provider |
Center
for Environmental Research and Technology (800) 513-8332
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE and in Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Illinois and Florida |
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Title: Radon Control
Systems in New
Buildings
Title: Protecting Your
Home From Radon
| ID#: |
NRPP-3 |
| Credit hours: |
16 |
| Type: |
Home study |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
A straightforward and comprehensive
review of radon topics from common measurement techniques through radon
mitigation approaches in existing and new homes. |
| Format: |
Illustrated book. Homework questions
are completed and faxed. After completion of homework, an oral exam
(via telephone) is administered. |
| Provider |
Center for Environmental
Research and Technology (800) 513-8332
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE and in Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Illinois and Florida
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Title: Home
Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
| ID#: |
NRPP-4 |
| Credit hours: |
3
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| Type: |
Correspondence |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
A careful review of the new Home
Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon is given. Protocols are
clearly delinieated.
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| Format: |
Video with study guide.
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| Provider: |
University
Educational Services
(570) 421-1775
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Title: Tampering By The
Numbers
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ID#:
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NRPP-5
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Credit hours:
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3
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Type:
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Home study
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Applicable to:
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Residential
Measurement and Mitigation credentials |
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Description:
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This program is a
review of work done to determine what types of tampering affects which
kinds of devices and by how much. A detailed discussion of the most
likely kinds of tampering, their effects, and what kinds of things can
be done to diminish tampering are all discussed. Included in this
program is a round table discussion with the two principals. We'll see
some very simple devices which can be used to foil tampering. |
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Format:
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Video with supporting text.
Homework questions are to be completed. Secondary evaluation to occur
via internet or telephone contact.
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Provider
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University Education Services, Inc.
(570) 421-1775 |
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Title:
QA/QC Workshop
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ID#:
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NRPP-6
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Credit hours:
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8
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Type:
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Classroom
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Applicable to:
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Residential
Measurement credential |
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Description:
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This course is
designed to increase the participant's understanding of QA and to
improve the quality of radon measurements taken in the field. It
is a workshop, not a lecture only course. Participants bring
their QA plans and are provided opportunities throughout the course to
make changes to their plans. |
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Format:
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Classroom discussion, lecture
and workshop.
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Provider
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Eastern Regional Radon
Training Center
(732) 445-2582 |
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Title:
Radon Update and Forum
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ID#:
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NRPP-8
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Credit hours:
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8
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Type:
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Classroom
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Applicable to:
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Residential
Measurement and Mitigation credentials |
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Description:
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This course is an
update of new technology and issues relative to Radon-In-Water, Quality
Assurance and Quality Control, Conducting Surveys in Large Buildings
and Radon Resistant New Construction Techniques. |
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Format:
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Classroom discussion, lecture
and workshop.
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Provider
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Center for Environmental Research and
Training
(800) 513-8332
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE and in Ohio, Pennsylvania and
Florida |
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Title: Very
Fundamental
Nuclear Physics
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ID#:
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NRPP-9
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Credit hours:
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5
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Type:
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Home study
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Applicable to:
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Residential
Measurement and Mitigation credentials |
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Description:
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This program reviews
the details of the Nuclear Physics associated with the radon problem.
Topics discussed are: the nature of matter, radioactivity, half-lives,
periodic table, units, types of radiation, decay chains, secular
equilibrium, working level month calculations and health effects.. |
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Format:
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Video with supporting text.
Homework questions are to be completed. Secondary evaluation to occur
via internet or telephone contact.
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Provider
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University Education Services, Inc.
(570) 421-1775 |
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this course |
Title: Radon
Measurement
Operators Review Course
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ID#:
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NRPP-10
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Credit hours:
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16
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Type:
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Home study
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Applicable to:
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Residential
Measurement & Mitigation credentials |
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Description:
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This course provides
a thorough review of the key elements of radon and radon decay product
measurement and the interpretation of results. In addition to
measurement technology there is also a firm basis provided for the
health effects of radon, entry phenomena, QA/QC requirements and
reliable radon reduction methods. This course is designed to satisfy
both continuing education requirements for radon professionals, but
also for individuals wanting to review the basics of radon measurement
technology prior to re-taking the NEHA-NRPP radon measurement exam. |
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Format:
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Video with supporting text.
Homework questions are to be completed. Secondary evaluation to occur
via telephone contact.
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| Provider: |
femto Tech, Inc.
937-746-4427
Center for Environmental
Research and Technology (800) 513-8332
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE and in Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Illinois and Florida
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Florida
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Distributed by:
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Center for Environmental Research and
Training
(800) 513-8332 |
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Title: Radon Measurements in
Schools (Revised)
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ID#:
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NRPP-11
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Credit hours:
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3
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Type:
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Home study
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Applicable to:
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Residential
Measurement and Mitigation credentials |
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Description:
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This program is a
review of the EPA document titled "Radon Measurements in Schools,
Revised Edition". If you are planning on testing schools for radon,
these protocols are a must. |
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Format:
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Video with supporting text.
Homework questions are to be completed. Secondary evaluation to occur
via internet or telephone contact.
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Provider
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University Education Services, Inc.
(570) 421-1775 |
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Title:
Inspecting the Radon
Mitigation System with Home Inspection
| ID#: |
NRPP-12 |
| Credit hours: |
8 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This course provides information
about properly installed radon mitigation systems, along with an
overview of radon, radon entry and behavior, standard radon mitigation
methods, a radon ASHI checklist and communication with the client. |
| Format: |
Four-hour classroom and four-hour
field activities |
| Provider |
Southern
Regional Radon Training Center
(800) 626-2703 |
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reviewers and students have to say about this course |
Title:
Inspecting the Radon
Mitigation System with Home Inspection
| ID#: |
NRPP-12a |
| Credit hours: |
4 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This course provides information
about properly installed radon mitigation systems, along with an
overview of radon, radon entry and behavior, standard radon mitigation
methods, a radon ASHI checklist and communication with the client. |
| Format: |
Classroom course with an exam
administered at the conclusion of the course. |
| Provider |
Southern
Regional Radon Training Center
(800) 626-2703 |
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Title: RRNC
Techniques for
Large Buildings
| ID#: |
NRPP-13 |
| Credit hours: |
7 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
To teach the basic
principles of RRNC which constitute the foundation of this course.
Extensive elaboration on the structural and operational characteristics
of large buildings and how they influence the installation and
effectiveness of RRNC techniques comprise most the course |
| Format: |
Classroom |
| Provider |
Southern
Regional Radon Training Center
(800) 626-2703
Approved for CE in IL, OH, IA, NJ and PA |
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Title:
Introduction to Control
Charts
| ID#: |
NRPP-14 |
| Credit hours: |
3 |
| Type: |
Home Study |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This course discusses
in detail the use of control charts when performing duplicate
measurements. The viewer will experience the plotting of data on
control charts for the purpose of determining the quality of duplicate
measurements. Blank control charts are supplied for the viewer's use |
| Format: |
Video with supporting
text. Homework questions are to be completed. Secondary evaluation to
occur via internet or telephone contact. |
| Provider |
University Education Services, Inc.
(570) 421-1775 |
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reviewers and students have to say about this course |
Title: RRNC
Techniques for
Homes and Buildings in New Mexico
Title: EPA's
Map of Radon Zones
| ID#: |
NRPP-16 |
| Credit hours: |
3 |
| Type: |
Home Study |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This course is a
detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of EPA's Map of Radon
Zones. Discussion is given regarding the components that make up
the map, and the reader is shown how to calculate zones from
fundamental information. |
| Format: |
Video with supporting text.
Homework questions are to be completed. Secondary evaluation to
occur via internet or telephone contact. |
| Provider |
University
Educational Services, Inc.
(570) 421-1775 |
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Title:
Advanced Diagnostics & System Design Training
| ID#: |
NRPP-17 |
| Credit hours: |
8 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
Employing a
combination of slides, lecture and hands-on demonstrations, this course
treats ASD systems as air-handling systems and used the principles of
that discipline in a method for ASD diagnostics and system design
entailing field measurement and calculation of system resistance
characteristics, graphic representation thereof, and selection of
system components based on predictable performance of those components.. |
| Format: |
Illustrated book.
Exam administered at conclusion of course. |
| Provider |
Southern
Regional Radon Training Center
(800) 626-2703 |
| Reviews: |
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reviewers and students have to say about this course |
Title: Radon
Measurement
for the Technician
| ID#: |
NRPP-18 |
| Credit hours: |
8 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This 8-hour course focuses on radon
device placement and retrieval protocol, choice of radon measurement
device, basic radiation physics, and information required to talk to
clients and their agents. |
| Format: |
Illustrated book. Exam
administered at conclusion of course. |
| Provider: |
Spruce Environmental
(636) 398-4912
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE |
| Distributed By: |
Spruce
Environmental
(719) 477-1714 |
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Title: Radon Control
Systems in New
Buildings
| ID#: |
NRPP-19 |
| Credit hours: |
4 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This course pertains to QA for radon
testers focusing specifically on duplicate measurements and handling of
data. |
| Format: |
Illustrated book. Exam
administered at conclusion of course. |
| Provider: |
Bowser-Morner, Inc.
(937) 236-8805 X 248
4518 Taylorsville Road, Dayton, OH 45424
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE |
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Title:
Introductory Residential Radon Training
| ID#: |
NRPP-20 |
| Credit hours: |
16 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement |
| Description: |
This is a practical 16-hour training
course to prepare radon measurement personnel to perform radon
measurements, communicate radon behavior and risk to clientele and
respond to technical questions. Two days of 8-hour sessions. |
| Format: |
Illustrated book. Exam
administered at conclusion of course. |
| Provider: |
AccuStar Laboratories, a division of
Spruce Environmental
(800) 355-0901
187 Neck Road
Ward Hill, MA 01835
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE and in Pennsylvania and for ASHI |
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Title:
Radon Resistant New Construction
| ID#: |
NRPP-21 |
| Credit hours: |
4 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This course provides a summary of
EPA guidance on Radon Resistant New Construction |
| Format: |
Illustrated book. Exam
administered at conclusion of course. |
| Provider: |
Spruce Environmental
(636) 398-4912
c/o P.O. Box 1173
Lake Sherwood, MO 63357-1173
Approved for NEHA-NRPP CE |
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Title: Radon
Measurement and Mitigation in Karst Areas
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ID#:
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NRPP-22
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Credit hours:
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16
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Type:
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Classroom
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Applicable to:
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Residential
Measurement and Mitigation credential |
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Description:
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Advanced mitigation
and measurement strategies with diagnostic and design methods reviewed
with a large building component with relationship to the karst geology
situation. |
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Format:
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Classroom discussion, lecture
and hands on training.
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Provider
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Southern Regional Radon
Training Center
(800)626-2703 |
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Reviews:
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Title: Radon in Karst Regions
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ID#:
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NRPP-22A
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Credit hours:
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4
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Type:
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Classroom
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Applicable to:
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Residential Measurement and Mitigation credential |
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Description:
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This
overview of Karst related issues features case studies and lessons
learned from the Tennessee Housing Investigation Training Program in
which measurement and mitigation strategies were developed for
situations influenced by Karst geology. |
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Format:
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Classroom discussion, lecture and hands on training.
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Provider
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Southern Regional Radon Training Center
(800)626-2703 |
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Title: Marketing the
Radon Message
| ID#: |
NRPP-31 |
| Credit hours: |
4 |
| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
Applies marketing principles to
marketing the radon message
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| Provider: |
Spruce
Environmental
(636) 398-4912
c/o P.O. Box 1173
Lake Sherwood, MO 63357-1173
e-mail - tsmith@spruce.com
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Title: Marketing the
Radon Message - On-line
| ID#: |
NRPP-31a |
| Credit hours: |
4 |
| Type: |
Home Study |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
Applies marketing principles to
marketing the radon message
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| Provider: |
Spruce
Environmental
(636) 398-4912
c/o P.O. Box 1173
Lake Sherwood, MO 63357-1173
e-mail - tsmith@spruce.com
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Title:
Inspecting the Radon Mitigation System
| ID#: |
NRPP-32 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This 4-hour course covers visible
parts of a radon mitigation system with information on mitigation
theory and encouragement to inspect systems.
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| Provider: |
Spruce
Environmental
(636) 398-4912
c/o P.O. Box 1173
Lake Sherwood, MO 63357-1173
e-mail - tsmith@spruce.com
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Title:
Introduction to QA/QC
| ID#: |
NRPP-33 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement credentials |
| Description: |
Four-hour classroom presentation of
the basic elements of a QA/QC program for radon measurement. |
| Format: |
Slides, slide notes and worksheets
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| Provider: |
Accustar
(636) 398-4912
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Title:
Electret Ion Chambers for Measuring Radon in Air
| ID#: |
NRPP-34 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement credentials |
| Description: |
This course describes in detail the
electret ion chamber system and its use in measuring radon in air
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| Format: |
Slides, slide notes and worksheets
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| Provider: |
Rad Elec
(800) 526-5482
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Title:
Electret Ion Chambers for Measuring Radon Progeny in Air
| ID#: |
NRPP-35 |
| Credit hours: |
2
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| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement credentials |
| Description: |
This course describes 1-
Significance of measuring radon progeny in WL units, relationship
between radon gas concentrations (pCi/L) and progeny concentration
(WL), significance of attached and unattached progeny concentrations in
risk analysis, progeny monitors, detailed description of E-RIPSU unit
for measuring WL.
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| Format: |
Slides, slide notes and worksheets
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| Provider: |
Rad Elec
(800) 526-5482
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Title: 16-Hour
Measurement Refresher Course
Title:QA/QC
Plans for Electret Ion Chamber Systems
| ID#: |
NRPP-36 |
| Credit hours: |
2
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| Type: |
Classroom |
| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement credentials |
| Description: |
Details QA/QC procedures for the
E-PERM system
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| Format: |
Slides, slide notes and worksheets
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| Provider: |
Rad Elec
(800) 526-5482
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Title: Radon
In Water
Title: Radon
Physics
Title: Radon
Basics for the Home Inspector
Title: Radon
Measurement Devices
Title: Radon
Measurement Continuing Education for Testing, Labs & Mitigators
| ID#: |
NRPP-42 |
| Credit hours: |
24
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| Type: |
Classroom and Home Study
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This course will prepare you to sit
for a national or state radon measurement certification program,
prepare you to conduct professional radon measurements and serves as
the prerequisite for a radon mitigation course.
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| Format: |
Text based or computer based
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| Provider |
Celia Rajkovich, RRPT (724)774-4535
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Title:
Radon-Resistant New Construction
| ID#: |
NRPP-43 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Classroom
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
Participants will learn how to install radon
control systems during the construction of new residential homes.
Exam administered at the conclusion of this course..
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| Format: |
Classroom
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| Provider |
Santa Fe Community College (505)428-1414;
jcrockett@sfccnm.edu |
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Title: Radon in Real
Estate
| ID#: |
NRPP-44 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Classroom
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
Participants will learn how to address the
radon issue in real estate transactions without incurring unnecessary
liabilities. Exam administered at the conclusion of the course. |
| Format: |
Classroom
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| Provider |
Santa Fe Community College (505)428-1414;
jcrockett@sfccnm.edu
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Title:
Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurement Course - Home Study
| ID#: |
NRPP-45A |
| Credit hours: |
24
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| Type: |
Home Study
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This
comprehensive and convenient audio-based home study course provides you
with an easy-to-use format of audio CDs, manual, reference materials, and
short video clips. You can listen to the CD’s in your car, on your
computer, or anywhere you have a CD Player. The audio CDs are in an
easy-listening format including phone interviews with respected experts in
the field, providing valuable information and insight to the radon
industry. The section review questions are online, providing you with
instant feedback. NRPP 45B uses the same course materials, but with
abbreviated online review questions for 16 CE. CERTI does provide
discounts for multiple students sharing the same course materials.
Contact CERTI for more information. |
| Format: |
Audio and computer based
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| Provider |
CERTI
- 800-513-8332 / www.certi.us
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Title:
Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurement Course - Home Study
| ID#: |
NRPP-45B |
| Credit hours: |
16
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| Type: |
Home Study
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This
comprehensive and convenient audio-based home study course provides you
with an easy-to-use format of audio CDs, manual, reference materials, and
short video clips. You can listen to the CD’s in your car, on your
computer, or anywhere you have a CD Player. The audio CDs are in an
easy-listening format including phone interviews with respected experts in
the field, providing valuable information and insight to the radon
industry. The section review questions are online, providing you with
instant feedback. NRPP 45A uses the same course materials, but with
expanded online review questions for 24 credits. CERTI does provide
discounts for multiple students sharing the same course materials.
Contact CERTI for more information. |
| Format: |
Audio and computer based
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| Provider |
CERTI
- 800-513-8332 / www.certi.us |
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Title:
Becoming Proficient with Rad Elec E-Perm Measurement Devices - Home
Study
| ID#: |
NRPP-56 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Home Study
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This newly created course is a
comprehensive program designed for the measurement professionals who
want to thoroughly understand and gain confidence in how to use
E-PERM " : measurement devices. It includes a DVD that follows a
concise course manual. After viewing the materials the student
answers convenient online questions after which a course completion
certificate for four (4) credits can be downloaded. |
| Format: |
Video playable on DVD and online
review questions
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| Provider |
CERTI
- 800-513-8332; www.certi.us
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Title: Getting RRNC Done and Done Right
| ID#: |
NRPP-57 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Classroom
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
Radon
resistant new construction (RRNC) is an under-utilized marketing area
for both radon measurement and mitigation providers. The course will
give attendees an overview of RRNC Building techniques, testing
options, troubleshooting and reduction options for RRNC homes at or
above the EPA guideline, and marketing strategies. Participants will
leave with a greater understanding of RRNC practices and tools with
which to approach area builders concerning RRNC home building. |
| Format: |
Classroom
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| Provider |
Midwest Universities Radon Consortium - KSU 785-532-4992
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Title: New Mitigation Standards and Other Issues
| ID#: |
NRPP-58 |
| Credit hours: |
4
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| Type: |
Classroom
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Mitigation credentials |
| Description: |
This
course will review the differences between the EPA RMS, ASTM E2121, and
the AARST ASD Mitigation Standard. The course will also cover IRC and
NEC codes that pertain to mitigation issues. The final portion of the
course will cover mitigation design considerations, mitigation
materials and installation tools. |
| Format: |
Classroom
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| Provider |
Eastern Regional Radon Training Center
(732) 445-2582 |
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Title: Radon
Mitigation Technology - 24 CE - Home Study
| ID#: |
NRPP-59A |
| Credit hours: |
24
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| Type: |
Home Study
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| Applicable to: |
Residential Measurement and
Mitigation | |
