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Professional Radon Measurement Courses and Exams

What is radon and how can we help combat the world’s third leading cause of lung cancer.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the decay of uranium and radium. Unlike some indoor pollutants, radon cannot be detected by our senses. Radon is naturally occurring; radioactive gas is produced in many soils and rocks. As a result, all buildings have some radon, as does the outdoor air. Long-term exposure to radon in a home is the third leading cause of lung cancer.

We teach home inspectors and environmental professionals how to test for radon in commercial and residential settings. The current statistic for radon in homes is one in fifteen. All homes have some radon and the only way to determine if a home has a life-threatening level is to test the home. Any home that is tested for radon gas and proves to have a radon concentration of 4 pCi/L (picoCuries Per liter of air) or above is considered the action level and should be recommended for mitigation.

Our Initial Radon Measurement Technician course can be taken by anyone who wants to begin testing for radon in homes or simply wants to diversify their business services offered. To guarantee the credibility of a radon technician there are two proficiency programs they can register under NRPP and NRSB.

National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP)

Who is the NRPP? The National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) is recognized as the nation-leading certification program for radon professionals, with over 2600 certified professionals qualified in measurement, mitigation, and radon laboratories. Administered by the AARST, professionals engage in a process of continuing education, standards development and quality assurance, performance testing with compliance oversight. Most licensing States recognize and/or require the NRRP approved courses as well as non-licensing States strongly recommend a radon measurement provider complete an NRPP approved course.

Radon Measurement Professional Course 16 Hour – Initial Training

The 16-hour Radon Measurement Professional course will teach individuals the methods that are used in radon testing for real estate purposes and individual homeowner tests. Our course will also explore how and where to market your new professional service and explain to your client the next steps to take after the initial radon test results.

AARST-NRPP Radon Measurement Professional Entry Level 16 hours:
ECAN-3000, Classroom
ECAN-3000, Home Study
ECAN-3000, Web Based – Online self-paced & Live Webinar

NRPP Approved Radon CEU Courses 16 Hour & 4 Hour CEU

You most likely need CEU for your radon license in the states listed above or NRPP recertification. If this is the case now is the time to register for an approved course.

The NRPP as well as most State Radon licensing programs, excluding NJ, IL, and FL, require you to attain a total of 16 CEUs over a two-year period. You must attain this before the end of your two-year period by either taking an approved 16 CEU course or multiple mini-courses that will total 16 CEU

Radon Measurement Technician Continuing Education 16 CEU:
ECAN-9011, Classroom
ECAN-902, Home Study
ECAN-900, Web-Based – Online self-paced & Live Webinar

Radon Measurement Refresher Continuing Education  4 CEU:
ECAN-201 Classroom
ECAN-301 Home Study
ECAN-401 Web Based – Online self-paced & Live Webinar

National Radon Safety Board (NRSB)

NRSB certification is a formal recognition of professional excellence based on qualifications, high ethical standards, and continuing education in radon services. NRSB provides industry professionals the recognition for their integrity and quality of work in the radon industry. They believe that the quality of the nation’s radon program depends on the integrity of a certification program.

NRSB Recognizes our Radon Measurement Technician course as a prerequisite to be able to take their national certification exam. They have approved all four formats for initial certification. NRSB is recognized in specific states like OH and IL as an initial radon measurement approved proficiency program. Our courses are a prerequisite for the NRSB Exam that is required by most states to become a licensed professional.

Initial Radon Measurement Certification: Online, Live Classroom, Live Webinar, Home Study

Delivery Methods for the Radon Courses

We offer the course in three approved learning methods:

Live Classroom Training  ECAN performs live class training around the Nation. Our professional instructors are or have been involved in Radon Measurement. Our instructors demonstrate and show the equipment that is used in the industry. Quizzes and exams are given during the class and reviewed to ensure you are ready to take a State or Nationally recognized exam.

The value of taking our live courses is the student will receive:

  • Physical hands-on experience with equipment
  • One-on-one experience with an instructor who has field experience
  • Questions answered on the spot
  • Networking with other attendees

The benefit is the class student will receive:

  • A printed course manual (not a PowerPoint Book)
  • Copies of the appropriate guides in reference to the course
  • Document material examples that are used in that industry
  • Coupons that are redeemable with our vendors for free items or discounts (as applicable) 
  • Marketing advice and references

Live Webinar Training  We understand expenses that are associated with traveling to a class. ECAN is very proud to have launched one of the most professional learning methods of today. We are able, in most instances, to run our live webinars consecutively with live class courses. This gives added value to the student as they can hear other questions being asked by the class participants, have networking capabilities, and can see the training area from high-definition camera points (not thru a typical webcam). Students also can ask questions to the instructor which will be answered right then and there!

The student will receive:

  • A username and password to access the live taught web presentation
  • A digital course manual (not a PowerPoint book).
  • Digital guides pertaining to the course. 
  • Access to an online timed exam (Also our course for additional practice).
  • The presentation is also recorded so the student can review up to 15 days after the live presentation.

Online Self-Paced  Our online training course is just like the student being in a live classroom training being individually taught. The course is not a prior recorded class training, but an audio PowerPoint Presentation where the experienced instructor presents the course in a manner geared to the individual. The online course has a downloadable manual, handouts, and videos that are needed to attain an understanding of Radon Measurement. The online course is great for those who cannot take time out of their busy schedule to attend a live class and want to take the training at their own pace. Timed quizzes and exams are given at the end of each section. At the end of the quizzes and exam, you have the option of reviewing your answers and/or retaking a quiz or exam to achieve a better score. This will help to ensure you are ready to take a State or Nationally recognized exam.

We understand busy schedules, limited time off, and the travel expenses that are associated with attending a live class. We also understand that class instruction can be very fast-paced and students may miss certain areas of the training or need more time to review materials and for that reason, we offer our training as an online course.

The student will receive:

  • A username and password to access the recorded slide/video presentation modules with quizzes in each section.
  • A digital course manual (not a PowerPoint book) that follows the order of the modules in our learning management system.
  • Guides, forms, and handouts that students receive in our live classroom courses.
  • Access to an online timed exam at the end of the course, which can be retaken unlimited times, to help you better prepare for the National exam.

Home Study ECAN provides the student with all the materials that are used in a live class such as the printed manuals, PowerPoint Show, and handouts (excluding the equipment). A home study course is great for those who may have complications using a computer or who do not have time to attend a live class and those. Timed quizzes and exams are provided at the end of each section with an answer key to ensure you are ready to take a State or Nationally recognized exam.

The student will receive, by their choice, a printed course manual or an e-book PDF as well as a copy of the PowerPoint show…just in case you want to look at the highlights of the course. All the forms, documents, and guides that are given in a classroom setting are also mailed to the student.

At the end of the course, the student has an option of an online timed exam or receiving the exam via fax. If the fax option is chosen, the student will be timed on its return.

It is important to know that two states, Ohio and Florida, only accept live training as a qualification for initial radon licensing.

Specific State Radon Approvals

Ohio Radon Program

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) licenses companies and persons directly involved with the radon testing and mitigation industry. ODH regulates contractors that install radon mitigation systems, mitigation specialists who design and supervise the installation of mitigation systems, radon testers, radon laboratories and the companies that provide required radon training. Chapter 3701-69 Radon Testing.

Courses must be approved by the ODH and can ONLY be taken as a Live Classroom or Live Webinar (online recorded is not permitted for initial courses).

Radon Measurement Professional Course 16 hours (Also known as Technician)
ECAN-TR13, Classroom & Live Webinar

Ohio 16 Hour Radon Measurement Continuing Education: Online at your own pace 

Illinois Radon Program

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency licenses companies and persons directly involved with the radon testing and mitigation industry. This rule is implementing the Radon Industry Licensing Act 32 Ill. Adm. Code 422.

Illinois Accepts both radon proficiency programs, NRSB and NRPP, for initial radon measurement certification.

Radon Measurement Technician Course  16 hours
ECAN-RNTC2016-12, Classroom, Live Webinar, Online, Home Study

The other states that require a Certified Training Provider for Radon Measurement Licensing have approved ECAN as a course provider
California, Connecticut, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia.  (Not approved for FL)

New Jersey Radon Certification Program

On or after April 1, 2016, individuals who want to become a New Jersey certified radon professional must attend an entry-level training course approved by NJ NRPP for the number of hours required by the certification category, Radon Measurement Technician is 16 hours, and a Radon Measurement Specialist is 24 hours. Be sure to take a New Jersey NRPP course that is approved for New Jersey Certification. The State exams are now available to be taken at various PSI locations throughout the State.

Radon Measurement Technician Course  16 hours
ECAN-1, Classroom
ECAN-2, Home Study
ECAN-3, Web Based – Online self-paced & Live Webinar

New Jersey Radon Re-Certification Program

If you are already New Jersey certified you do NOT need to take the NRPP-NJ exam or retake initial training, just continue with your continuing education by taking NJ NRPP approved courses under Annual Certification Renewal. If a continuing education course is approved and on the NJ NRPP list, regardless of whether it is on the list for measurement or mitigation, it can be used to fulfill the continuing education requirements for radon professional certification in New Jersey.

It is important to understand that regular NRPP CEU ARE NOT the same approvals used for NJ recertification. They must be approved as NJ CEUs. Also, if you take an online training, a certificate that is for Classroom approval is not accepted by NJ Radon Section. There are separate certificates issued for each method of delivery.

Radon Measurement Refresher  4 CEU:
NJ ECAN-200, Classroom
NJ ECAN-300, Home Study
NJ ECAN-400, Web-Based – Online self-paced & Live Webinar

Radon Exams

Radon exams are not required by all states. Some states have their own specific exams, most licensing states recognize the National Radon Exams which are the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB). However, one state has its own radon licensing exam: Florida.

Exam and Fees

We no longer proctor the national exam. With every certification, we provide documents that explain how to register with each national exam provider.

NRSB  Digital Exam click here

NRPP Online Exam

Click on any of the courses in the approval section or click the links below: