Exam Prep

Coffee with Dawn: Certification Success – Mastering the Concepts Behind the Measurement Exam 7/20/26


Description

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Need a little extra help before taking your NRPP, NRSB, or state radon measurement certification exam? Whether you're not quite ready, want to strengthen your understanding, or are preparing to retake the exam, this interactive 90-minute live study session is designed for you. Rather than memorizing answers, you'll build a solid understanding of the core concepts behind the exam, including radon science, measurement protocols, standards, calculations, and real-world application. Through guided discussion, practice scenarios, exam-taking strategies, and live Q&A, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pass your certification exam and become a more competent radon measurement professional. Bring your questions, grab a cup of coffee, and join Dawn for a focused review that helps turn uncertainty into confidence.



This session will help you study smarter, reduce exam anxiety, and give you a clearer understanding of what to expect before you sit for your certification exam. 

Content
  • Start Here...
  • REQUIRED PRIOR to Study Session
  • Understanding the Certification Exams
  • The Numbers You Must Know
  • Radon Science
  • Equilibrium Equation (ER)
  • Working Level Equation (WL)
  • pCi/L Equation from (ER) and (WL)
  • Relative Percent Difference Equation (RPD)
  • Relative Percent Error Equation (RPE)
  • Test Protocol
  • Measurement Devices
  • Device Comparison Chart
  • Interpreting Results
  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
  • Knowledge Challenge Part 1 – Radiation Basics
  • Knowledge Challenge Part 2 – Radon Science & Health Effects
  • Knowledge Challenge Part 3 – Math & Calculations
  • Knowledge Challenge Part 4 – Devices
  • Knowledge Challenge Part 5 – Test Protocols & QA
  • Knowledge Challenge Part 6 – Ethics & Professional Judgment
  • Exam Day Success Tips
  • Standards Link
  • EPA Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
  • EPA Citizen Guide to Radon
  • Congratulations!
  • POST Session Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed