Next Step: You've Passed the Exam, Now What?
To be certified as a radon service provider, you need to complete an application to a US Environmental Protection Agency recognized radon proficiency programs: 1) the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP), and/or 2) the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB). You may choose to join either program. For further information, please check the websites for NRPP and NRSB. MURC-KSU is approved by both NRPP and NRSB as a training provider. We use the NRPP examinations and our graduates typically choose to certify with NRPP. There are several different types of NRPP radon proficiency certifications:
Residential Measurement Standard Service Provider
This professional uses measurement devices (such as activated charcoal absorption measurement device) that are analyzed by a certified analytical laboratory. The requirements for this certification are:
- completion of a NRPP-approved MURC measurement course and NRPP exam in the 12 months before application
- completion of a quality assurance/quality control plan
- completion of a signed NRPP application for certification
- payment of $225 for a two-year certification.
Residential Measurement Provider Using Field Analytical Device
This professional uses measurement devices such as continuous radon monitors. The requirements for this certification are:
- completion of a NRPP-approved MURC measurement course and NRPP exam in the 12 months before application
- completion of a quality assurance/quality control plan
- proof of calibration for each continuous radon monitor or other device that will be used
- proof of having passed a device performance test
- completion of a signed NRPP application for certification
- payment of $300 for a two-year certification
- payment of $75 for each additional type of measurement device used
Residential Mitigation Service Provider
The requirements for this certification are:
- completion of a NRPP-approved MURC combination measurement/mitigation course and NRPP exam in the 12 months before application
- completion of a signed NRPP application for certification
- payment of $225 for a two-year certification