NORAD 5000 – The Science of Radon

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8 Credit Hour Continuing Education (C.E.) course covering the basics of radon physics.  Pending Approval

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8 Credit Hour Continuing Education (C.E.) course covering the basics of radon physics.

 
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Section 1 – Introduction (1 hr.)

Lesson 1.1:  Course Objectives and Methodology
Lesson 1.2: What is Radon?
Lesson 1.3: History of Radon
Lesson 1.4: Why is Radon a Concern?
Section 1 Summary and Quiz

Section 2 – Radon and Radioactivity (2 hrs.)

Lesson 2.1: Simple Model of an Atom
Lesson 2.2: The Nucleus
Lesson 2.3: Isotopes
Lesson 2.4: The Radon Atom
Lesson 2.5: The Periodic Table
Lesson 2.6: What is Radioactive Decay?
Lesson 2.7: What is a Half Life?
Lesson 2.8: Alpha Radiation
Lesson 2.9: Beta Radiation
Lesson 2.10: Gamma Radiation
Lesson 2.11: Comparison of Penetrating Powers
Lesson 2.12: What are Ions?
Lesson 2.13: Impact of Ionization
Lesson 2.14: Quantification of Ionizing Radiation (Radioactivity)
Lesson 2.15: Specific Activity
Lesson 2.16: Units of Measurement of Radon
Lesson 2.17: The EPA Radon “Action Level”
Lesson 2.18: Radon Decay Products
Lesson 2.19: Secular Equilibrium
Lesson 2.20: Radon Decay Product Units – The Working Level (WL)
Lesson 2.21: The Equilibrium Ratio (ER)

 Final Exam (1.0 hr.) 

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