Become a C-NRPP Professional​

Get trained in radon and have confidence in your work, knowing you received proper training based on Canadian guidelines.

Join a caring community helping to reduce homeowner’s risk of lung cancer due to radon.

Increase business visibility by being listed on the C-NRPP list of professionals.

Types of Certification

C-NRPP Radon Measurement Professional

 A professional who deploys and retrieves radon detectors and provides a report of the associated measurement results which are generated by a Radon Analytical Laboratory. 

Course Objective: Individuals holding the C-NRPP Radon Measurement Professional certification should demonstrate understanding of radon, its scientific properties and known health effects; current statistics of Canadian radon exposures; knowledge of Health Canada’s radon measurement protocols including placement and retrieval of radon measurement devices; understanding of C-NRPP approved devices; knowledge of the proper interpretation of results obtained in residential settings and some basic radon entry and mitigation concepts.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Complete a Radon Measurement Course – 2-day classroom or 16 hours online.
  • Pass a C-NRPP Radon Measurement Proctored Exam – 100 questions, 2 hours.
  • Complete the CNRPP Code of Ethics Course Online – 1 hour online
  • Complete the CNRPP New Application Online.
  • COSTS:  $100 per year plus CARST Membership ($100 or up)

C-NRPP Radon Mitigation Professional

A professional who interprets radon test results, and determines the most effective way to reduce radon concentrations within buildings. This could include the requirement of further diagnostic testing, the design and/or installation of radon mitigation systems.

Course Objective: Individuals holding the residential mitigation professional certification have demonstrated knowledge of radon mitigation techniques as applied to residential structures, including diagnostic testing and the design and installation of radon mitigation systems.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Radon Measurement Course and Code of Ethics Course is a prerequisite.
  • Complete a Radon Mitigation Course – 4-5 day classroom or 24-hour online course.
  • Pass a C-NRPP Radon Mitigation Exam – 120 questions, 3 hours.
  • Complete Mitigation Mentorship 
  • Obtain Insurance.
  • Complete the C-NRPP New Application
  • COSTS:  $100 per year plus CARST Membership ($100 or up)

C-NRPP Controlling Radon in New Canadian Homes (CRNCH) Installer/Inspector

A professional who specifies, adapts, implements, configures, installs, inspects and maintains radon rough-in systems, including active-ready and passive systems without fans, that meet the performance and reliability needs of homeowners in Canada by incorporating quality craftsmanship and complying with all applicable codes, standards and safety requirements.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
  • C-NRPP Controlling Radon in New Canadian Homes (CRNCH) course – 4-6 hours classroom course or 4 hours online.
  • Pass a C-NRPP CRNCH Exam – 50 questions, 1 hour.
  • Complete the CNRPP Code of Ethics Course Online.
  • Complete the CNRPP New Application
  • COSTS: $100 per year plus CARST Membership ($100 or up)

C-NRPP Analytical Laboratory

A laboratory/organization that analyzes radon detection devices.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Complete an Analytical Lab Application
  • Submit Quality Assurance Plan
  • Submit Quality Control Document 
  • Pass the C-NRPP Intercomparison Evaluation
  • COSTS: $100 per year 

Entry Level Certification Courses

On-line Certification Courses

Canadian National Radon Training Centre (CNRTC)

- Online Radon Measurement Course: 16 hrs course work
- Online Radon Mitigation Course: 24 hrs of online course work, plus Mentorship

Mr. Radon

- Courses are currently being updated. Check back.

Marcel Brascoupe (french online)

- Cours de mesure du radon pour le Canada (en ligne)
- Cours d attenuation du radon pour le Canada (en ligne)

C-NRPP Code of Ethics Course - C-NRPP

- Mandatory for all certified professionals.

In Person Certification Courses

Radon Measurement Course

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Cours en mesure du radon en français en ligneTBAen ligne 740,00 $ + txMarcel Brascoupé Inscrivez-vous ici

Radon Mitigation Courses

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Cours en atténuation du radon en français TBAen ligne et à Gatineau, QC 2150,00 $ + tx Marcel BrascoupeInscrivez-vous ici
Radon Mitigation Course TBA$2,150 + txColin DumaisRegister online here.

Controlling Radon in New Construction

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Cours en atténuation du radon en français TBAen ligne et à Gatineau, QC 2150,00 $ + tx Marcel BrascoupeInscrivez-vous ici
Radon Mitigation Course TBA$2,150 + txColin DumaisRegister online here.