Device Performance Test (DPT)
A DPT is an exercise that proves you are proficient in using your chosen analytical device type. It requires that the measurement device be exposed to a known amount of radon gas in an NRPP-approved radon chamber facility. PLEASE NOTE: For any certified professional utilizing an analytical device (continuous monitor or electret with reader), a performance test MUST be completed prior to your INITIAL certification). Please read below under ‘Device-Specific Training’ for information on how to renew your certification with an analytical measurement device.
The device performance test process is as follows:
- Ship the analytical device(s) (only one of each model you own/use) to an NRPP-approved test chamber.
- The test chamber exposes the device to a known radon concentration for at least 48 hours and ships it back to you; the average radon concentration in chamber will not be provided.
- You analyze the data and report the result to the test chamber on their analysis reporting form.
- The test chamber compares your result to the actual average radon concentration to which your device was exposed and sends you a Performance Report detailing your accuracy.
- You must submit the Performance Report to NRPP as part of the initial certification process. Once certified by NRPP with your device(s), you can use your analytical device knowing you can provide accurate results to your customers.
NRPP-Approved Secondary Test Chambers
Please contact one of the chambers below to schedule your performance test.
Bowser-Morner, Inc. | 937.236.8805 | bowser-morner.com
KSU Radon Chamber | 785.532.6026 | ksuradonchamber.org
Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | 800.263.5803 | radiationsafety.ca
Device-Specific Training
FOR CERTIFICATION RENEWAL WITH ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICES: If you have successfully completed a Device Performance Test (DPT) for your INITIAL certification, you can fulfill your 2-year renewal requirement by completing one of the following courses for your specific device in lieu of performing another DPT. Completion of device-specific training for your specific device is only required once, not every two years.
Classroom, Home Study and Web Based Courses
CORPRO-800, 2 CE hours, Airthings Corentium Pro Device Specific Training Course - Web Based
Airthings Corentium Pro Device Specific Training Course Course ID#: CORPRO-800
Applicable to: Measurement
Course Type: Online
C.E. Credits: 2
Course Description: This FREE course will train you on how to operate Corentium Pro for radon measurements. This course includes information on how to use the Corentium Pro software, as well as a walkthrough of the QA Plan specific to Corentium Pro.
Provided by Airthings, Geneva, IL, Phone: (855) 561-4483, Email: procertif@airthings.com
Website: https://www.airthings.com/professionals/courses
FEMTO-800, 2 CE hours, femto-TECH Device Specific Training Course: CRM-510LP - Web Based
femto-TECH Device Specific Training Course: CRM-510LP Course ID#: FEMTO-800
Applicable to: Measurement
Course Type: Online
C.E. Credits: 2
Course Description: This online 2-hour comprehensive course is designed to expose the user to enough information to allow them to be proficient in the usage of the femto-TECH CRM-510LP, LPB, and LP/CO devices. Those who complete this training and quiz following the course, are eligible for 2 continuing education (CE) credits and will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Provided by femto-TECH, Inc., Carlisle, OH, Phone: (937) 746-4427, Email: joe@femto-tech.com
Website: https://www.femto-tech.com/training.html
RECON-800, 4 CE hours, Rad Elec Recon Device Specific Training Course - Web Based
Rad Elec Recon Device Specific Training Course Course ID#: RECON-800
Applicable to: Measurement
Course Type: Online
C.E. Credits: 4
Course Description: This course is the device training program for the Rad Elec Recon continuous radon monitor; designed to instruct users on the proper usage, including how to accurately deploy, retrieve, and interpret radon measurement utilizing the Rad Elec Recon CRM.
Provided by Rad Elec Inc., Frederick, MD, Phone: (800) 526-5482, Email: info@radelec.com
Website: https://www.radelec.com
RS300-800, 2 CE hours, RadStar 300: RadonAway Device Specific Training - Web Based
RadStar 300: RadonAway Device Specific Training Course ID#: RS300-800
Applicable to: Measurement
Course Type: Online
C.E. Credits: 2
Course Description: Show your proficiency in operating the RadStar 300. This free course guides the user/owner through operations, procedures and troubleshooting of the RadStar 300 when performing Radon Measurements. Including downloading, generating and analyzing reports for your clients. Includes requirements to generate and upload a genuine 48hr test with quiz questions and pass an additional unique quiz for DPT. Call Spruce at 800-355-0901 to register for this course.
Provided by RadonAway, Ward Hill, MA, Phone: (800) 355-0901, Email: training@spruce.com
Website: https://sprucetraining.talentlms.com
RS800-801, 2 CE hours, RadStar 800: RadonAway Device Specific Training - Web Based
RadStar 800: RadonAway Device Specific Training Course ID#: RS800-801
Applicable to: Measurement
Course Type: Online
C.E. Credits: 2
Course Description: Show your proficiency in operating the RadStar 800. This free course guides the user/owner through operations, procedures and troubleshooting of the RadStar 800 when performing Radon Measurement. including downloading, generating and analyzing reports for your client. Includes requirements to generate and upload a genuine 48hr test with quiz questions and pass an additional unique quiz for DPT. Call Spruce at 800-355-0901 to register for this course.
Provided by RadonAway, Ward Hill, MA, Phone: (978) 521-0901, Email: training@spruce.com
Website: https://sprucetraining.talentlms.com
RS800-830, 2 CE hours, Radstar: A830 RadonAway Device Specific Training - Web Based
Radstar: A830 RadonAway Device Specific Training Course ID#: RS800-830
Applicable to: Measurement
Course Type: Online
C.E. Credits: 2
Course Description: Show your proficiency in operating the RadStar A830. This free course guides the user/owner through operations, procedures and troubleshooting of the RadStar A830 when performing Radon Measurement. including downloading, generating and analyzing reports for your client. Includes requirements to generate and upload a genuine 48hr test with quiz questions and pass an additional unique quiz for DPT. Call Spruce at 800-355-0901 to register for this course.
Provided by RadonAway, Ward Hill, MA, Phone: (800) 355-0901, Email: training@spruce.com
Website:
SUNNUC-800, 2 CE hours, SunRADON Device Specific Training Course: CRM:1027, 1028, 1028-XP, 1030 - Web Based
SunRADON Device Specific Training Course: CRM:1027, 1028, 1028-XP, 1030 Course ID#: SUNNUC-800
Applicable to: Measurement
Course Type: Online
C.E. Credits: 2
Course Description: This online 2-hour comprehensive course includes training on SunRADON Continuous Radon Monitors (1027, 1028, 1028-XP, 1030)and Radon Detection Software. Those who complete this training and quiz following the course, are eligible for 2 continuing education (CE) credits and will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Provided by SunRADON, Melbourne, Phone: (321) 255-7011, Email: support@sunradon.com
Website: https://www.sunradon.com/slides/sunradon-s-device-specific-ce-training-course-1
Annual Device Calibrations
Each of your analytical test devices must be carefully calibrated to a known radon concentration once a year. You must submit a proof of calibration on an annual basis for EVERY device registered with NRPP, in order to apply for and maintain your certification. The calibration date will represent the anniversary date by which future calibrations are to occur.
The chamber operator or manufacturer most commonly performs the calibration without any input from the user/owner of the device(s). The device(s) are serviced and sent back to the owner with a certificate showing that calibration was completed successfully. This certificate must be submitted to NRPP for each registered device.
The proof of calibration must show:
- Manufacturer name
- Model number
- Serial number
- Date of calibration
- Name of facility performing calibration
- Calibration results
