Radon Professional Certification

Adding radon testing and mitigation to your business's services

There are many businesses across Wisconsin that have the potential to add radon testing and mitigation to their existing services. Some examples include: home inspectors, general contractors, plumbers, builders, and HVAC technicians. Adding radon testing and mitigation to your services positions your company as a leader and trusted resource for consumers and partners. By offering radon services you can:

Grow your business: Strengthen your professional reputation and add a new revenue stream. This also helps differentiate your business from competitors.
Offer complete solutions: Increase your average project value by adding services to both ends of your workflow such as initial testing, mitigation, follow-up testing and maintenance support.
Meet a growing demand: Home buyers and homeowners are becoming more aware of indoor air quality, and opting to have their homes tested for prior to sale, and mitigated if levels are high. Radon testing is also now required for child care centers across Wisconsin.

How to become certified in professional radon services

The State of Wisconsin does not require professionals conducting radon testing or mitigation services to hold a license or certificate of proficiency. The Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends professionals become nationally certified through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-recognized third-party credentialing organization. Currently, there are two such organizations: the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) and the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB). Both the NRPP and NRSB offer several different types of radon proficiency certifications.

Approved training programs provide professionals with the knowledge, guidance and support to perform services that effectively identify and reduce radon. Certification also brings credibility to your company, offering protection to consumers by providing services that are conducted
in accordance with national process and ethical standards. Follow these steps to become nationally certified with the NRPP or NRSB.

Step 1: Take a certification course

Complete a Measurement, Mitigation or Combined Measurement and Mitigation Course. Note: Measurement coursework is often useful, and in some cases required, before beginning mitigation coursework.

Find a certification course

Step 2: Pass a national measurement or mitigation exam (or both)

Both NRPP and NRSB offer certification exams. Professionals can choose to become certified in radon measurement and/or radon mitigation.

Step 3: Apply for certification

Complete the appropriate certification application.

Once certified, maintain your certification by enrolling in continuing education (CE).

Review the following lists of CE opportunities offered both online and in-person.

Continuing education (CE) opportunities

CE credits are required for maintaining NRPP and NRSB certifications. View the following lists of CE opportunities:

National Radon Consensus Standards

Both NRPP and NRSB certifications follow American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Academy of Radon Scientists and Technologist (AARST) standards. The AARST standards are free for online-viewing and provide guidance on radon measurement and mitigation efforts of all building types. We encourage the use of these current codes and standards to help ensure public health protection.

Questions?

Experts are available statewide to answer your questions and provide test kits to the general public. Get in touch with a radon expert by contacting your regional Radon Information Center or by calling 1-888-LOW-RADON (1-888-569-7236).