Radon-Reporter-2026-Issue-1FINAL

THE RADON REPORTER | 11 the NRPP approval process, they will be prescreened by NRPP and will be listed on the NRPP website. RMS certificants may also earn CEs for continued work experience. The details are currently in development but will include a review of the individual’s system installations within the prior two years. A RMS may currently claim up to four hours of category II continuing education credits, which can include professional activities such as attending radon-related conferences,meetingsorevents, deliveringradon-related presentations, and authoring radon-related articles. This will remain in effect with the new certification, however a RMS may also earn up to four hours of continuing education by completing nontechnical courses that are designed to assist radon professionals in operating their businesses and contribute to a more well-rounded professional. Topics in this category include such things as sales and marketing, using social media, writing proposals and contracts, insurance, and business ethics. Upon recertifying, a RMS must agree to the NRPP Code of Ethics/Certification Terms Agreement and the QA/ QM Attestation Form. Traditionally these have only been signed for initial certification. Requiring individuals to sign the NRPP Code of Ethics/Certification Terms Agreement for recertification reminds them of their responsibility for professional conduct. And, by signing the QA/QM Attestation Form again they are confirming that they operate under a QA program, maintain quality control records, are responsible for the work of subordinates, and understand that NRPP may audit the QM plan and other records as a condition of certification. Rollout of New Radon Mitigation and Measurement Certification Programs NRPP staff and subject matter experts are working diligently on creating and updating current handbooks, policies, procedures, forms and the certification portal to accommodate the changes to these two programs. A firm “go live” date for the launch of the revised certification programs has not yet been established. We will communicate all updates here, in Rn Biz, on NRPP’s website, and by email to current certificants. PROFICIENCY AttentionRadonMeasurement DeviceManufacturers Please email devices@nrpp.info with the name and email address of the person at your company who will serve as the primary contact with NRPP. The re-validation of the measurement certification programs has led to changes in device requirements for Radon Measurement Field Technicians and Professionals. NRPP will be communicating these changes to device manufacturers. To ensure your company receives these updates from NRPP, current contact information is needed. Without this information, the device’s future approval status may be affected. NRPP Awarded Continued Accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Radon certification decisions are considered high-stakes, meaning that the outcome of the certification process – whether an individual is awarded or denied the credential – may have serious implications for the individual. Denying certification to someone who deserves to be certified can negatively impact that person’s ability to find a job or continue working, and awarding certification to an incompetent individual can place the public’s health at risk. For this reason, members of the public, employers, and other radon stakeholders should be able to trust that Individuals who have earned certification have demonstrated proficiency in and met the requirements for certification, The certification requirements accurately reflect the requirements for professional, competent practice as a radon measurement professional or radon mitigation specialist, and The certification program was developed in a way that ensures certification outcomes are fair, valid, reliable, and legally defensible. Accreditation involves evaluation of an organization by an independent third-party against recognized standards. NRPP is accredited by ANAB to ISO/IEC 17024, Conformity assessment– General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons , which signifies that NRPP has met all requirements of the international standard for operating a certification program, is deemed competent to carry out its certification activities, and meets the global benchmark for quality certification. The goal of NRPP’s certifications is to protect the health and wellbeing of the public. Certifying bodies who adhere to a set of standards and best practices in certification development provide credentials that are valid and reliable indicators of professional competence. ANAB accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024 is confirmation of NRPP’s dedication and attention to quality.