This course provides information about the radioactive nature of radon, sources of radon, construction of radon resistant homes. Different tests to determine the radon levels and different ways to reduce the radon levels in homes are explained in this course. This course material is based on A Citizen’s Guide to Radon, The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon, U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, EPA402/K-12/002|2016.

After completing this course, the learner will have a better understanding of health and safety protection from radon as well as the following topics:  

• Radon as a cancer causing radioactive gas

• Presence of radon all over the USA 

• Tests to detect the presence of radon 

• Construction of new homes with radon resistant structures

• Lowering the radon levels in home 

• The risks of living with radon 

• Myths and facts associated with radon